Barbell Single Leg Deadlift
Barbell Single Leg Deadlift
Glutes • Barbell
beginnerCategory
upper legs
Body Part
upper legs
Equipment
barbell
Target
glutes
Instructions
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
- 2
Shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right foot slightly off the ground.
- 3
Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your right leg extended behind you for balance.
- 4
Lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body and your left leg slightly bent.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Muscles
Movement Data
Role
Hinge
Pattern
hinge
Priority
10/10
Variation Rank
1
Workout Split
legs
Classification
Compound