Strength & Stability
Single-Leg RDL
Strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back. Improves balance and stability.
- strength
- balance
- glutes
- hamstrings
Instructions
How to do it
Standing on one leg, hinge forward from the hip while extending the free leg backward. Keep your back and pelvis level and controlled.
Dosage
3 x 6–10 repetitions per side
Important
Keep the standing knee slightly bent to protect the joint.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Opening the hip of the free leg to the side
- Bending from the back instead of the hip
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.