Dumbbell Single-Leg Deadlift with Stepbox Support
The single-leg deadlift with one dumbbell and the back foot's toes resting on a step behind; the step helps the balance, not the lift.
How to do it
Setup
One dumbbell in one hand, the back foot's toes on a low step behind, the front knee soft.
Steps
- Hinge over the front leg until the bell reaches mid-shin.
- Keep the hips square and the back flat.
- Drive the front heel down and the hips forward to stand.
Common mistakes
Pushing off the back foot: it only rests on the step. Hips opening toward the bell side: keep both hip bones facing the floor. Step too high: a low step keeps the hips level.
Breathing
Inhale hinging, exhale standing.
