The single leg contralateral deadlift is a unilateral exercise used to build balance and stability. It is commonly seen in warm up and prehab settings to prepare for and round out heavier training sessions.
Cues:
- Start with kettlebell outside of foot
- Reach across keeping back flat and standing on one leg
- Stand and return to start position without touching foot to ground
Mistakes:
- Rounding the spine or twisting the hips
- Failing to reach across the body with the weight
- Using both feet
- Inconsistent movement from rep to rep
