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One-Arm Side Deadlift

Main muscles
Quads
Also works
Abs, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back, Traps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Expert
Type
Compound · Pull

How to do it

  1. Stand to the side of a barbell next to its center. Bend your knees and lower your body until you are able to reach the barbell.
  2. Grasp the bar as if you were grabbing a briefcase (palms facing you since the bar is sideways). You may need a wrist wrap if you are using a significant amount of weight. This is your starting position.
  3. Use your legs to help lift the barbell up while exhaling. Your arms should extend fully as bring the barbell up until you are in a standing position.
  4. Slowly bring the barbell back down while inhaling. Tip: Make sure to bend your knees while lowering the weight to avoid any injury from occurring.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
  6. Switch arms and repeat the movement.

Quick answers

What muscles does the One-Arm Side Deadlift work?
Mainly the quads, with help from the abs, calves, glutes, hamstrings, lower back, traps.
What equipment do I need?
Barbell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated expert level, so learn simpler versions first.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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