barbell single leg deadlift
barbell single leg deadlift exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: barbell.
- Target muscle
- glutes
- Muscle group
- hamstrings
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- barbell
Secondary muscles
hamstrings, lower back
How to perform
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.
- Shift your weight onto your left foot and lift your right foot slightly off the ground.
- Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your right leg extended behind you for balance.
- Lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body and your left leg slightly bent.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.