Hip opens — rear leg drops laterally
Pelvis rotates toward the rear leg; not a true hip hinge.
Overactive muscles
TFLHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗Stretch90/90 hip stretch↗Hinge · Lower Body
Single-Leg Deadlift (Loaded)
Coaching cues
- Dumbbell or KB in opposite hand to stance leg
- Hinge from the hip — back leg counterbalances
- Hips stay square; shoulder to ankle in a straight line at bottom
- Drive through heel; stand tall at top
Common faults 3
Rounded lower back
Lumbar flexes as the dumbbell descends.
Overactive muscles
HamstringsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗Foam RollLats↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Stance knee collapses inward
Valgus under unilateral load on the stance leg.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗