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Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Glutes accessibility Upper Legs
Hamstrings Lower Back

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

pull

Dumbbell Single Leg Deadlift is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Glutes in the Upper Legs region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Hamstrings and Lower Back.

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1

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in your right hand.

2

Shift your weight onto your left leg and lift your right foot slightly off the ground.

3

Keeping your back straight, hinge forward at the hips and lower the dumbbell towards the ground.

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At the same time, extend your right leg straight behind you, maintaining a slight bend in your left knee.

5

Lower the dumbbell until your torso and right leg are parallel to the ground.

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Pause for a moment, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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