Hips rotate open (back leg drops outward)
Pelvis rotates so the lifted leg falls to the side.
Overactive muscles
TFLHip flexors (stance leg)
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗Foam RollHip flexors↗Stretch90/90 hip stretch↗Hinge · Lower Body
Single-leg RDL
Coaching cues
- Soft knee on stance leg; brace core
- Hinge from hip — opposite leg extends straight back
- Hips stay square to the floor
- Drive through stance heel to stand
Common faults 3
Lower back rounds
Lumbar flexes as the lifter reaches forward.
Overactive muscles
Hamstrings (stance leg)Latissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHamstrings↗Foam RollLats↗StretchHamstring stretch with strap↗Stance knee caves inward
Knee collapses medially during the descent.
Overactive muscles
AdductorsTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗