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Barbell Single Leg Deadlift
Muscles involved
The barbell single leg deadlift trains each leg separately. It builds glutes, hamstrings and balance.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a bar with arms extended.
- Lift one foot slightly off the floor and bend the supporting knee.
- Lean forward, lowering the bar while the free leg extends backward.
- Return to the starting position by contracting your glutes.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Maintain a slight bend in the supporting knee throughout the movement. - Lower the bar, keeping it close to the supporting leg. - Return to the starting position by contracting your glutes and lower back.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Barbell Single Leg Deadlift: which muscles does it work?
Barbell Single Leg Deadlift mainly works: Glutes, Hamstrings. It also involves: Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus, Adductor magnus, Quadriceps, Soleus.
