Exercise
DUMBBELL ONE ARM STRAIGHT LEG DEADLIFT
Stand
Squat
Form cues
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and a dumbbell in one hand at your side.
With knees straight, hinge at the hips and lower the dumbbell between your feet.
Allow the shoulder on the weighted side to rotate slightly forward — controlled rotation.
Keep the opposite hand on your lower back or at your side for balance.
Drive through the hips to return to standing, squeezing the glutes at the top.
Instructions
Step-by-step technique
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart (or slightly wider) holding a dumbbell in one hand. Place the opposite hand on your hip or lower back.
Keeping your knees straight, hinge at the hips and lower the dumbbell toward the floor between your feet, allowing the shoulder on the weighted side to rotate slightly forward. Keep your back flat throughout.
Drive through the hips to return to the starting position, squeezing the glutes at lockout. Complete all reps on one side, then switch the dumbbell to the other hand.