How to Do Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift

Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift is a hamstrings exercise using kettlebell, listed as advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Advanced

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift

  1. 01Stand tall holding a kettlebell in your right hand with feet hip width apart.
  2. 02Shift your weight onto the left leg and keep a slight bend in the knee.
  3. 03Hinge forward at the hips while extending the right leg straight back behind you.
  4. 04Lower the kettlebell toward the floor until your torso is parallel to the ground.
  5. 05Drive through the left heel to return to the starting position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Hamstrings Bends the knee and extends the hip.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the kettlebell in the hand opposite to your standing leg to better engage the glute medius for stability.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift work?

Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift correctly?

Stand tall holding a kettlebell in your right hand with feet hip width apart. Shift your weight onto the left leg and keep a slight bend in the knee. Hinge forward at the hips while extending the right leg straight back behind you. Lower the kettlebell toward the floor until your torso is parallel to the ground. Drive through the left heel to return to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift?

Keep the kettlebell in the hand opposite to your standing leg to better engage the glute medius for stability.

Is Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift is rated advanced in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift?

Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift uses kettlebell.

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