Dumbbell One Arm Straight Leg Deadlift

The exercise is a variation of the dumbbell deadlift. The unilateral setup of this exercise allows for training each leg individually.

• This exercise is great for targeting the glutes and the hamstring muscles of individual legs.
• This exercise can be used to train for stability and strength of the posterior-chain muscles.
• Trains your overall core engagement in response to lower leg movements like the hinge pattern.
• This exercise is great for individuals whose goals are to strengthen their glutes or to increase the size of the muscles.
• This exercise helps address any muscle imbalance between both legs specifically the hamstrings and glutes.

• This exercise is not recommended to individuals not yet familiar with the hinge pattern.
• This exercise can injure the lower back if not properly executed.
• This exercise is not recommended to individuals with any hip, knee, or ankle problems.
• This exercise is not recommended for beginners with poor balance and coordination.
• Proper weight progression is advised when doing this exercise.