5 min read TO BALANCE OUT your lower body training, it helps to shift to one side. That might sound counterproductive, but it's the truth. Unilateral exercises —moves that require you to work on one side of the body rather—can be extremely useful to help correct any muscular imbalances or weak points on one side or the other. The single-leg deadlift is an underrated example of this. Unlike the standard bilateral (balanced, two-foot) version of the exercise, the single-leg deadlift challenges you to balance. This stability challenge can be useful in helping exercisers to hone their athleticism and single-leg strength—but it can also wind up making the move too difficult to pull off with a challenging load that can build strength. You'll need to have fine-tuned form to pull it off properly, and lots of trainers teach a version of the single-leg deadlift that puts you at a disadvantage. Let Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S.…