Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.7
- Alternate Names
- Single Leg Deadlift with Medicine Ball
How to: Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift
- Stand on one leg holding a medicine ball in front of you.
- Hinge at your hips to lower the ball toward the ground while extending the free leg behind you.
- Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- Return to standing position by driving through the heel of your planted foot.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the back to round.
- Not focusing on balance.
- Using momentum rather than muscle engagement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without weights initially to master the form.
- Use a chair or wall for balance assistance.
Tips
- Maintain a flat back throughout the movement.
- Focus on controlled movement to engage the proper muscles.
Medicine Ball Single Leg Deadlift Alternatives
Tags
strength
balance
lower body
glutes
hamstrings
core