How to Do Single Kettlebell Deadlift

Single Kettlebell 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 Single Kettlebell Deadlift

  1. 01Place the kettlebell on the floor between the arches of the feet with a hip-width stance.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips and soften the knees to grasp the handle with both hands using an overhand grip.
  3. 03Flatten the lower back and pull the shoulder blades together to create tension across the lats.
  4. 04Drive through the floor with the mid-foot to stand upright, locking out the hips and knees simultaneously.
  5. 05Reverse the movement by pushing the hips back and lowering the kettlebell vertically to the floor.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Single Kettlebell 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

If the kettlebell drifts away from the shins, engage the lats to pull the weight back toward the mid-foot.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Single Kettlebell Deadlift questions

What muscles does Single Kettlebell Deadlift work?

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

How do you do Single Kettlebell Deadlift correctly?

Place the kettlebell on the floor between the arches of the feet with a hip-width stance. Hinge at the hips and soften the knees to grasp the handle with both hands using an overhand grip. Flatten the lower back and pull the shoulder blades together to create tension across the lats. Drive through the floor with the mid-foot to stand upright, locking out the hips and knees simultaneously. Reverse the movement by pushing the hips back and lowering the kettlebell vertically to the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Single Kettlebell Deadlift?

If the kettlebell drifts away from the shins, engage the lats to pull the weight back toward the mid-foot.

Is Single Kettlebell Deadlift suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Single Kettlebell Deadlift?

Single Kettlebell Deadlift uses kettlebell.

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