How Do You Do One-Leg Dead Lift Exercises?
The one-leg dead lift exercise strenuously works your legs and your lower back to add muscle tone. You can use an exercise bench, a wooden box or a step to perform this routine. Whatever you use should be hard and stable, and you must be elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. Place your left foot on your elevated surface, and lightly rest the top of the toes of your right foot against the side of the surface. The right foot shouldn’t touch the elevated surface or bear any weight. Bend your left knee slightly. Look in front of you and bend at the waist until your torso is parallel with the ground. Neither foot should move. Hold the position for a few seconds and return to the original position. Do a few more reps, switch feet and do the exercise again with your other leg. Do the lift with a different angle to intensify the exercise. Instead of keeping the rear foot in place against the surface, extend that leg directly out behind you as you bend over. Your leg and back should form a