How to Do a Single Leg Dead Lift with Medicine Ball
The single leg dead lift with medicine ball builds on the basic dead lift by adding a leg extension movement. The movement efficiently exercises your strength, balance, and flexibility.
Step 1
Assume start position as shown.
Step 2
Keeping the medicine ball close to your body, slowly lower it down toward your feet as you lift your leg behind you.
Step 3
As you return to start position, contract your hamstrings and glutes.
Step 4
Repeat with other leg.
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Assume start position as shown.
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Keeping the medicine ball close to your body, slowly lower it down toward your feet as you lift your leg behind you.
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As you return to start position, contract your hamstrings and glutes.
Step 4
Repeat with other leg.
For more great exercises to improve your strength and fitness, check these out:
- Total Body Workout Routine
- Weight Lifting for Women
- Warm-up Exercises
- Ab Exercises
- Arm, Chest, and Shoulder Exercises
- Stretching
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