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StrengthKettlebell

Kettlebell One Legged Deadlift

Intensity
8–12 reps
MET
3.5energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Glutes30%

Supporting muscles

  • Quads
  • Lats
  • Hamstrings
  • Calves
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Press the big toe, pinky toe, and heel of your standing foot into the floor.

  1. 1

    Stand on one leg with the kettlebell on the floor beside the standing foot.

  2. 2

    Hinge at the hips and bend the knee slightly, reaching down to grab the kettlebell with the opposite hand.

  3. 3

    Lift the kettlebell by extending your hip and knee, returning to a standing position.

  4. 4

    Lower the kettlebell back to the floor while maintaining balance on one leg.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.

Expert tip

Keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the movement to maintain balance.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Hips rotating open away from the floor
  • ✕Floating leg drifting out to the side
  • ✕Reaching too far forward with the bell
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