#strongfirsttip: How do you know you're ready for a single-leg deadlift? One of the best single-leg exercises is also the one that is most often used before being ready. But don't worry, this simple drill will tell you if you're ready to start loading your single-leg deadlift (SLDL). The good news is that unloaded or loaded, SLDLs are great for balance, steering strength & strong feet, ankles, knees, hips, and back, as well as overall integrated strength. Performing loaded functional strength movements take your fitness and performance to the next level. Pro tips: –When trying the unloaded drill, make sure that your body doesn't change position when you extend your leg (using a mirror to see that your body position doesn't change is a great self-coaching tool). –The extended leg is straight, and your quad and glute should be fired up and tight –Throughout the movement, your back should have a long neutral spine with shoulders away from ears, and your neck should hold a neutral to slightly extended position. –Initiate the return to the tall standing position by pushing your heel down into the ground and using a power breath. –Work towards 3-5 sets of 10 reps on each leg. – Andrea U-Shi Chang @andreaushichang , StrongFirst Certified Master Instructor, @kettlebility #strongfirst #kettlebell #kettlebells #deadlift #singlelegdeadlift #kettlebility #bestrongfirst