Moves/Single Leg Deadlift

Single Leg Deadlift

ID: 536

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Exercise Types:
Lower Hinge, Lower Step
Contraindications:
None
Equipment:
Floor Based
Applicability:
Group
Superset?:
No
Sprint-able?:
Yes

Key Teaching Points:

  1. 1. Engage the core before initiating any movement.
  2. 2. Eye gaze is neutral — neither looking up nor cranking the neck down.
  3. 3. Keep the weight close to the body throughout the full range of motion.

Regression:

Reduce range of motion by using a rack pull or Romanian deadlift from blocks. Practise the hinge pattern with a dowel on the spine before loading.

Progression:

Introduce a pause at the bottom for 2 seconds to eliminate elastic rebound and increase time under tension.

Common Problems:

Hyperextending at the top — cue rib cage down and glute squeeze rather than a backward lean.