Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Single-Leg RDL, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Hamstrings, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Erector spinae, Gluteus medius |
Setup
Keep the hips square and move slowly to control balance through the hinge.
How to do it well
- Balance on one leg with a soft knee
- Hinge forward as the rear leg rises
- Drive the hips back to standing
Common mistakes
- Rotating the hips open
- Rounding the back
Free programs with Single-Leg RDL
- Dumbbells Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block: Dumbbells (4 day)
- Runner's Strength (2 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.