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kettlebell single leg deadlift
kettlebell single leg deadlift is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart and place the kettlebell on the ground on the opposite side of your standing foot.
Step 2. Shift your weight onto one foot, keeping your other foot slightly off the ground.
Step 3. Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, hinge at your hips and lower your torso to grab the kettlebell with the hand opposite the standing leg.
Step 4. Push through your standing heel to lift your body back to the starting position, bringing the kettlebell up with you while keeping your other foot off the ground.
Step 5. Lower the kettlebell back down to the ground by hinging at your hips again, repeating for your desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstringslower back
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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