One Leg Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift to Shoulder Press
Alternative Names
One-Leg Romanian Deadlift, One-Arm Curl to Overhead Press, DB Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift, Single-Arm Curl to Overhead Press, Dumbbell Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift, Single-Arm Curl to Overhead Press, One Leg DB Romanian Deadlift to Shoulder Press, Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift, Single-Arm Curl to Overhead Press
Muscles Worked
Legend
Description
This complex exercise is a combination of an upper body and a lower body exercise namely the deadlift and the shoulder press. This targets the whole body resulting in more calories burned.
Benefits
- This exercise targets the hamstrings and glutes of the lower body.
- This exercise targets the biceps, triceps and shoulders of the upper body.
- This exercise will help address muscle imbalances between both sides with its unilateral setup.
- This exercise also challenges the core, balance and coordination.
Risks
- This exercise can injure the lower limbs, lower back, elbows and shoulders if not correctly executed.
- This exercise can also injure your wrist if you fall out of balance.
- Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
- Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.
Additional Information
Target Muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Quads
Stabilizer Muscles
Abs, Back (Lower)
Experience
Intermediate (2-3 years)
Equipment
1 x Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
Exertion
Cardio Intensity
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Compound
Force Detail
Unilateral
Functions
N/A
Intensity
N/A
Bearing
N/A
Impact
N/A
Utilities
N/A
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