Form cues
- Hips stay square
- Back stays flat
- Soft knee on the standing leg
- Move from the hip
Exercise
Dumbbell Single-Leg Deadlift (Step Box Support)
Hips, dumbbell
A single-leg hip hinge with dumbbells, using a step box for balance.
Target: glutes. Also works: hamstrings, lower back.
Steps
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand and place one foot on a step box.
- Stand on the other leg with a soft knee.
- Hinge the hips and lower the torso, back flat.
- Stand back up when the hamstring stretches.
- Repeat, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Twisting the hips open
- Locking the standing knee
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale as you drive up.
In the app, search for Dumbbell Single-Leg Deadlift (Step Box Support) and add it to a workout.