Kettlebell Deadlift
Deadlift with a kettlebell between your feet, great for learning the hip hinge.
- Primary muscleHamstrings
- Also worksGlutes
- EquipmentKettlebell
- TypeCompound
- MovementHip hinge
- LevelIntermediate
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Kettlebell
How to do the Kettlebell Deadlift
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and the kettlebell between them.
- Push your hips back with a neutral spine and grab the handle with both hands.
- Extend your hips and knees until you're standing tall, squeezing your glutes.
- Lower with control until it rests on the floor.
Muscles worked
Common Kettlebell Deadlift mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Kettlebell Deadlift, and how to fix it.
The kettlebell sits in front of your feet and you lean over to reach it.
Place the kettlebell between your feet, lined up with your ankles, so it sits under your center.
You squat down by bending only your knees.
Send your hips back first with your shins nearly vertical. Your knees move less.
You pull the kettlebell up with bent arms.
Keep your arms straight with your shoulders back and down. Your arms only hold the handle.
Alternatives to the Kettlebell Deadlift
They work the hamstrings with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Deadlift work?
The Kettlebell Deadlift works mainly the hamstrings. It also works the glutes and the lower back.