How to Do Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift

Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift is a back exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift

  1. 01Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width and toes flared out 45 degrees over the kettlebell.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips and grip the kettlebell handle with both hands while keeping the spine long.
  3. 03Drive through the heels to stand upright, keeping the kettlebell close to the center of gravity.
  4. 04Squeeze the glutes hard at the top without leaning back or hyperextending the lumbar spine.
  5. 05Inhale and hinge the hips back to return the kettlebell to the floor between the feet.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

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

Push the knees outward to follow the line of the toes to prevent the knees from collapsing inward during the initial pull.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift work?

Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift correctly?

Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width and toes flared out 45 degrees over the kettlebell. Hinge at the hips and grip the kettlebell handle with both hands while keeping the spine long. Drive through the heels to stand upright, keeping the kettlebell close to the center of gravity. Squeeze the glutes hard at the top without leaning back or hyperextending the lumbar spine. Inhale and hinge the hips back to return the kettlebell to the floor between the feet.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift?

Push the knees outward to follow the line of the toes to prevent the knees from collapsing inward during the initial pull.

Is Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift?

Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift uses kettlebell.

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