Single-Leg Deadlift Reach primarily works the hamstrings, glutes, and balance. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- hamstrings and glutes
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Single-Leg Deadlift Reach
- Soft knee on stance leg, hinge with long reach
- Back leg extends behind for balance
- Return to stand — hips square
Common mistakes
- Rotating open — think hips facing the floor
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is hamstrings, with glutes and balance also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Romanian Deadlift · Single-Leg RDL · Hamstring Flow · Lying / Seated Leg Curl · Conventional Deadlift · Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
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