Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

hamstrings

Secondary Muscles:

glutes lower back

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

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.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: kettlebells
Level: intermediate
Force Type: pull
Mechanic: compound