Form cues
- Flat back
- Push through heels
- Engage glutes
- Keep kettlebell close
Exercise
Kettlebell Deadlift
Back, kettlebell
A hip hinge movement using a kettlebell from the floor to standing, building posterior chain and grip strength.
Target: glutes. Also works: hamstrings, erector spinae, quadriceps, forearms.
Steps
- Place kettlebell between your feet; stand with feet hip-width apart.
- Hinge at hips and bend knees, keeping back flat and chest up.
- Grip the kettlebell handle with both hands.
- Drive through your heels to stand up, fully extending hips and knees.
- Lower the kettlebell to the floor under control by hinging at the hips.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the lower back
- Letting kettlebell drift from body
- Locking knees early
- Shrugging shoulders
Breathing
Exhale as you stand up, inhale as you lower down.
In the app, search for Kettlebell Deadlift and add it to a workout.