Kettlebell Deadlift
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The kettlebell deadlift starts standing over the bell with your feet hip-width apart, then hinges down to grip the handle with both hands and a flat back. Driving through your feet back to standing trains the glutes, hamstrings and lower back as a hip hinge. Beginners use it in the gym or at home for weight and reps before moving to a barbell or trap bar.
- Muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower back
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Logged as
- Weight and reps
How to
- Stand over the kettlebell, feet hip-width.
- Hinge down and grip the handle with both hands, back flat.
- Drive through your feet and stand tall.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top, then lower with control.
Form cues
- Keep the kettlebell close to your shins throughout.
- Let your arms hang straight, just hooks for the weight.
- Exhale as you drive up to standing.
Common mistakes
- Lower back rounds as you reach for the handle. Hinge your hips back and keep your chest up.
- Hips shoot up before the kettlebell leaves the floor. Drive your hips and chest up together.
- Kettlebell drifts forward away from your shins. Keep the bell close, brushing your legs.
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