Lower Body Move of the Week: Single-Leg Deadlifts

This exercise I learned back in my Gator days!  There are few exercises that will make your hamstrings MORE sore than these babies.

This is a more advanced movement, so please know your limitations and BE CAREFUL.

You may choose to use a small dumbbell or none at all, as you learn the exercise.  

• Stand on your right leg, with your left foot just off the floor.
• Slowly, with a FLAT back reach your left hand towards your right foot.
• You do not necessarily need to touch your foot, your hand should end up somewhere in front of your foot or depending on your range of motion, in front of your right shin or even knee.
• Listen to your body.  Do not reach for your foot if your hamstrings and lower back are crying out, "NO!"
• Slowly raise your torso back up to the upright position. 
• You may choose to lower your left foot or if your balance is excellent, you may keep it off the ground.  
• Repeat until you have completed your repetitions on that side.
• Switch to your other side, and perform the same movement. 

**These will make you extremely sore.  Do not push it your first try.  Start with 2 sets of 6-8 repetitions on each side.**