1 Arm Dead Lift

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This is an excellent exercise for the legs – buttocks and lower back, as well as your side oblique's, which aid in preventing you from bending over to the side throughout the movement. This method will obviously place a greater level of workload on the leg closest to the weight, and as such, you should aim to work both sides.

Place your feet shoulder width apart, bend down grasping the barbell with your hand, having your arm straight, palm facing inwards, just outside your knee.

Commence the exercise with your legs bent, feet firmly on the floor with your buttocks pushed back, back straight with head up.

Smoothly straighten your legs, keeping your back and arms straight, aiming to keep the weight close to your leg throughout.

Avoid leaning to far forward, or jerking in the initial lift, focusing on maintaining minimal side rotation movement throughout the lift and lower.