Hamstrings exercise

Single Leg Dumbbell Deadlift

How to do the Single Leg Dumbbell Deadlift with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent and hold a dumbbell in each hand. Start bending at the hips and extend your free leg behind you. Lower your torso until you're parallel to the floor. Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg.
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Illustration showing the Single Leg Dumbbell Deadlift
Targets

Muscles worked

Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Primary Glutes muscle Glutes Primary Lower Back muscle Lower Back Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Dumbbells Dumbbells
Technique

How to do the Single Leg Dumbbell Deadlift

  1. 1 Stand on one leg with your knee slightly bent and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 2 Start bending at the hips and extend your free leg behind you.
  3. 3 Lower your torso until you're parallel to the floor.
  4. 4 Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg.