Balance exercise
Single-Arm Single-Leg Deadlift
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A single-leg deadlift holding a dumbbell on the opposite side, building posterior-chain strength and balance.
How to perform it
Hold a dumbbell in the hand opposite your standing leg.
Send your hips back as you hinge forward.
Trace the dumbbell down along your shin.
Push through your foot to return to standing.
Coaching cues
- Hips go back, not just the chest down
- Dumbbell traces the shin
- Keep the hips square
- Move slowly
Make it easier
Keep the back foot lightly on the floor.
Make it harder
Use a heavier dumbbell.
What it trains
HamstringsGlutesBalanceHip control
Programming
6–10 reps per side, 2–3 sets.
General educational content, not individualized medical care. Use pain-free ranges and seek qualified guidance for injury, health, pregnancy or recovery concerns.
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