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Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift

One-leg hinge with a dumbbell; balance and hamstrings.

Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Hamstrings with light weight
  • Balance and hip stability

How to do it

  1. Hinge on one leg, the other leg goes back
  2. Hips stay level
  3. Light touch on a wall if needed

Common mistakes

  • Hips opening to the side
  • Rounding the back

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
8–12
Rest
90 s
Reps in reserve
2
Load step
1 kg

Safety and limitations

  • Lower back · Avoid
    Avoid with a severe or worse lower-back limitation; use an easier alternative.
  • Ankle · Modify
    With a moderate ankle limitation: lighter load, shorter range, stop if it hurts.

Health & safety

Alternatives

Programs that use it

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