Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Adductors, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Soleus, Serratus Anterior, Adductor Magnus, Deltoid Anterior, Hamstrings
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
How to: Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended
- Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee.
- Extend the opposite leg behind you as you hinge forward at the hips.
- Reach the opposite arm forward while keeping your back flat.
- Lower your torso until you are parallel to the ground or as far as comfortable.
- Return to the starting position by engaging your glutes and hamstrings.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the back to round during the movement.
- Not keeping the hips level.
- Using momentum rather than controlled movements.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with a support, such as holding onto a wall or a sturdy surface.
- Reduce the range of motion if necessary.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Focus on controlled movements to maintain balance.
- Engage your core to help stabilize your body.
Single Leg Bodyweight Deadlift with Arm and Leg Extended Alternatives
Tags
glutes
balance
strength
lower body
body weight
hamstrings