How to Do Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift

Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift is a back exercise using barbell, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift

  1. 01Stand beside a barbell and hinge at the hips to grasp the center of the bar with one hand.
  2. 02Position the feet hip-width apart and ensure the shins are close to the bar.
  3. 03Drive through the heels to stand upright, pulling the barbell along the side of the leg.
  4. 04Keep the opposite arm flared or tucked to maintain a level shoulder line.
  5. 05Hinge the hips back to lower the barbell to the floor in a straight vertical path.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the barbell tilts significantly to one side, grip the bar slightly wider and engage the opposite side lat to stabilize the spine.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift questions

What muscles does Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift work?

Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift correctly?

Stand beside a barbell and hinge at the hips to grasp the center of the bar with one hand. Position the feet hip-width apart and ensure the shins are close to the bar. Drive through the heels to stand upright, pulling the barbell along the side of the leg. Keep the opposite arm flared or tucked to maintain a level shoulder line. Hinge the hips back to lower the barbell to the floor in a straight vertical path.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift?

If the barbell tilts significantly to one side, grip the bar slightly wider and engage the opposite side lat to stabilize the spine.

Is Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift suitable for beginners?

Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift?

Barbell One Arm Single Deadlift uses barbell.

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