Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift
The Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift is a compound strength exercise performed with kettlebells. It primarily targets the hamstrings, with the glutes and lower back working as secondary muscles. Suitable for intermediate lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
intermediateMechanic
compoundEquipment
kettlebellsCategory
strength
Instructions
- Hold a kettlebell by the handle in one hand. Stand on one leg, on the same side that you hold the kettlebell.
- Keeping that knee slightly bent, perform a stiff legged deadlift by bending at the hip, extending your free leg behind you for balance.
- Continue lowering the kettlebell until you are parallel to the ground, and then return to the upright position.