ExercisesSingle-leg Romanian deadlift

Single-leg Romanian deadlift

Balance on one leg and hinge at the hip, letting the other leg extend behind you as your torso lowers toward parallel. Keep your hips square and stand back up; add a dumbbell to progress.

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Two-panel demonstration of the single-leg romanian deadlift, showing the start and finish positions
Start and finish positions

How to do it

Balance on one leg and hinge at the hip, letting the other leg extend behind you as your torso lowers toward parallel. Keep your hips square and stand back up; add a dumbbell to progress.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
  • hamstringsprimary
  • glutes
  • adductors
  • core

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Reviewed 16 August 2026 · Exercise library v2.2