Exercise guide

Double Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift.

Equipment
Kettlebell
Movement
Compound
Level
Intermediate

Muscles at work

Back
PrimaryHamstrings

Make every rep count.

  1. 01

    Hold two kettlebells (one in each hand) with your arms long at your sides. Stand tall and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Shift your weight onto one leg and soften (slightly bend) that knee. Lift the other foot off the floor behind you.

  3. 03

    Keeping your back flat and shoulders packed, hinge at the hip of the standing leg. Let your free leg reach back as a counterbalance.

  4. 04

    Lower until your torso is close to parallel with the floor, keeping the kettlebells close to your legs—don’t let them swing or drift forward.

  5. 05

    Pause briefly with control, then drive your standing foot into the floor and extend your hip to return to standing. Keep your hips square.

  6. 06

    Regain balance, reset your posture, and repeat for your reps before switching sides.

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