Hamstrings exercise

Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift

Hip hinge for the posterior chain, emphasizing glutes and hamstrings. The kettlebell requires you to control its position throughout the movement.

How to do the Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift

4 steps, in the order you do them.

Stand holding the kettlebell by the handle with both hands, in front of your thighs.
Push your hips back with your knees slightly bent and the kettlebell close to your legs.
Keep your shoulders back and your back neutral until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
Come back up by extending your hips, without swinging the kettlebell forward.

What goes wrong most often when you do the Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift, and how to fix it.

The kettlebell hangs away from your body with loose arms.
Hold the handle with both hands and let the kettlebell brush your thighs as you lower.
As you lower, your shoulders drift forward and your upper back rounds under the weight.
Pull your shoulders back and down before you start, and keep your chest open throughout the descent.
You stand with your feet together and lose your balance forward.
Set your feet hip-width apart and shift your weight toward your heels as you send your hips back.