The Single-Leg Romanian deadlift exposes weaknesses like no other exercise. Balance, hip mobility, foot and core stability, and coordination all work as a unit to keep you upright. When one of those is lagging, you’ll quickly know.
Think of the single-leg RDL as less a balance exercise and more a lower-body assessment.
If balance is an issue, it’s often a symptom rather than the root problem. A collapsing foot, a hip that rotates outward, a stiff ankle, or limited hamstring mobility can all make this exercise feel harder than it should.
If improving your performance in the single-leg RDL is a priority, enhancing the mobility that supports the…
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