Kettlebell Deadlift

A kettlebell exercise for the gluteus maximus and hamstrings.

  • Glutes
  • Kettlebell

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Muscles worked

MainGluteus maximus, Hamstrings
AlsoErector spinae, Quadriceps

Setup

A kettlebell on the floor between the feet; the first hinge pattern for new lifters.

How to do it well

  • Bell between the feet, hinge the hips back
  • Flat back, arms long, grip the handle
  • Stand tall by squeezing the glutes

Common mistakes

  • Squatting the bell up instead of hinging
  • Rounding the lower back at the bottom

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.