barbell single leg deadlift

Equipment

barbell

Target muscle

glutes

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your right leg extended behind you for balance.

4. 4

   Lower the barbell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body and your left leg slightly bent.

5. 5

   Pause for a moment at the bottom, then engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.

6. 6

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