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Moderate · Reps, each side

Single-leg Romanian deadlift

Hinge on one leg: hamstrings, glutes and balance.

Just floor space

How to do it

  1. 1 Stand on one leg with a soft knee.
  2. 2 Hinge at the hips, reaching your other leg straight back as your chest lowers.
  3. 3 Keep your back flat; stop when you feel the back of your thigh stretch.
  4. 4 Return to standing. A fingertip on the wall is fine while you learn.

Watch out for

  • Rounding the back
  • Twisting the hips open
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The progression

Your plan moves you up one rung when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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