How to Do Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift

Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift is a hamstrings exercise using bodyweight, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift

  1. 01Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee and the core fully engaged.
  2. 02Hinge at the hip, extending the non-working leg straight back while the torso leans forward.
  3. 03Stop when the torso and back leg are parallel to the floor, forming a straight line from head to heel.
  4. 04Drive through the heel of the standing foot to return to an upright position.
  5. 05Fix the gaze on a stationary point on the floor to maintain balance throughout the set.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Hamstrings Bends the knee and extends the hip.

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

Keep the floating leg straight and the toes pointed toward the floor to ensure the hips stay level.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift work?

Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift correctly?

Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee and the core fully engaged. Hinge at the hip, extending the non-working leg straight back while the torso leans forward. Stop when the torso and back leg are parallel to the floor, forming a straight line from head to heel. Drive through the heel of the standing foot to return to an upright position. Fix the gaze on a stationary point on the floor to maintain balance throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift?

Keep the floating leg straight and the toes pointed toward the floor to ensure the hips stay level.

Is Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift suitable for beginners?

Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift?

No. Bodyweight Single Leg Deadlift is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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