Single-Leg Barbell Romanian Deadlift
Hinge over the standing leg with the free leg reaching back as a counterweight; the hip must not roll open.
How to do it
Setup
Bar at the thighs, stand on one leg, knee soft.
Steps
- Hinge over the standing leg, free leg reaching back.
- Bar slides down the standing thigh.
- Drive the hips forward to stand; hips square throughout.
Common mistakes
Hip opening skyward: both hip points face the floor. Bar tilting: even grip, slow tempo. Barbell before dumbbells are owned: the bar punishes wobble; earn it.
Breathing
Inhale hinging, exhale standing.
