Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift

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Learn how to do the Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Glutes, with secondary emphasis on Hamstrings, Lower Back.

Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift

Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in your right hand.
  2. 2Shift your weight onto your left leg and lift your right foot slightly off the ground.
  3. 3Keeping your back straight, hinge forward at the hips and lower the dumbbell towards the ground.
  4. 4At the same time, extend your right leg straight behind you, maintaining a slight bend in your left knee.
  5. 5Lower the dumbbell until your torso and right leg are parallel to the ground.
  6. 6Pause for a moment, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift Muscles Worked

Primary

glutes

Secondary

hamstringslower back

Exercise Details

Equipment
dumbbell
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Main

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