Kettlebell Would this enhance Pistols? Is there a name for this exercise?

[hugh]

My sister combined pistols with single leg deadlifts (like, all one motion) & said its improved her agility when playing soccer. Can anyone tell me the science behind this?

 

[pet']

Hello,

@hugh
Yes it improves balance because you have to deal with anti-twist as soon as you get down and up on your leg.

Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[Pavel Macek]

Single-leg deadlifts will improve many other skills, both in lifting and outside lifting - it is IMHO one of the often forgotten and neglected exercises.

 

[Matts]

Like this by Yoana Teran?

 

[Pavel Macek]

Yoana rocks!

 

[pet']

Hello,

Here is a good video about a proper single leg deadlift by K. Smith


Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[Jan]

Nice video with a lot of practical pointers. I think I will have to revisit my SLDL

 

[pet']

Hello,

I enjoy doing it not very heavily loaded. I consider this move as a very good stability and mobility drill. It works well combined with Hackenschmidt squats, and bent arm bars.

Kind regards,

Pet'

 

[hugh]

Like this by Yoana Teran?

that looks good. the one I mean though is you perform a pistol squat, then, on the way up, you transition into a single leg dead lift.