Fundamental Strength for Ultimate: Single Leg SLDL

Few things are more important to sports performance than single-leg strength, balance, and coordination. The single-leg SLDL (straight-legged deadlift) is a staple of our programming with the Ultimate Athlete Project. This exercise can be done using body weight as a warm-up or with weights.

Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp6ooo6z5Us

Summary

• Learn the proper form for the straight leg SLDL
• Use cues to maintain proper form
  • Keep the four corners of your spine on the same plane
• Differences between the bent leg and straight leg for the off-leg

Questions? Contact us here or sign up for the Ultimate Athlete Project and learn as you go!