Bodyweight Single-Leg Deadlift
The single-leg hinge with no load: the arms reach toward the floor as the free leg lifts behind, a balance drill as much as a strength one.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall on one leg, knee soft, the other foot just off the floor, arms hanging.
Steps
- Hinge at the hip, hands reaching toward the floor, free leg rising behind.
- Stop with the body near horizontal, back flat.
- Return to standing by pushing the hip forward; switch legs after the set.
Common mistakes
Standing knee locked straight: keep it soft. Free leg bending and dropping: it stays long, in line with the torso. Losing balance on the way up: slow down and fix the gaze on the floor ahead.
Breathing
Inhale hinging, exhale standing.
