DB Single Leg Deadlift 2 bells
ID: 753
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- Exercise Types:
- Lower Hinge, Lower Step
- Contraindications:
- None
- Equipment:
- Dumbbell
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Soft knee bend throughout — this is a hip-dominant, not knee-dominant, pattern.
- 2. Take a full breath, brace the core 360 degrees, before initiating each rep.
- 3. Quality of movement always takes priority over speed or load.
Regression:
Substitute a kettlebell deadlift with a light load before progressing to barbell or heavier variations.
Progression:
Add a band around the hips for accommodating resistance at the top where the lever arm decreases.
Common Problems:
Losing upper-back tension mid-set — cue scapular retraction and lat activation before each rep.