Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift

DUMBBELL SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT

The dumbbell single leg deadlift is a unilateral strengthening exercise for the posterior chain. Start by standing on one leg and brace the core to maintain a neutral spine. Hold a dumbbell with one or both hands for this exercise. Keep a light bend in the knees during this exercise. Hinge at the hips to bend forwards. Slowly return back to standing position by extending at the hips to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved:

• Posterior Chain

  • Erector Spinae

  • Hamstrings

  • Calves

• Functional Back Line

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Latissimus Dorsi

• Core

  • Transversus Abdominis

Related Conditions:

• Strength Training

• Chronic Low Back Pain

• Functional Scoliosis

• Lower Kinetic Pain Syndrome

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Thoracolumbar Syndrome

• Proximal Hamstring Tendinitis

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