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Single-leg Romanian deadlift

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 5 minOn your own

A hinge on one leg for the hamstrings and glutes, and the balance needed for pitching and fielding.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee. A hand on a wall helps at first.

Steps

  1. Hinge at the hip: chest goes forward as the free leg goes back
  2. Keep the back flat and the hips level
  3. Stop when you feel the hamstring stretch, then stand back up

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Keep a hand on a wall and the back toe lightly on the floor.

Harder

Hold a weight in the opposite hand to the standing leg.