Kettlebell Deadlift

Stand over a kettlebell with feet hip-width apart. Hinge at the hips and grip the handle with both hands. Lift the kettlebell by extending your hips and knees. Lower it with control, keeping your back straight.

HAMSTRINGS · LOWER BODY

Kettlebell Deadlift: how the movement is executed

How it is executed

Stand over a kettlebell with feet hip-width apart.
Hinge at the hips and grip the handle with both hands.
Lift the kettlebell by extending your hips and knees.
Lower it with control, keeping your back straight.

Muscles worked: Hamstrings
Primary muscle: Hamstrings
Equipment: Kettlebell
Movement pattern: Lower body
Difficulty: Intermediate
What it is for: StrengthHypertrophy

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