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Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift

Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift is a intermediate strength exercise using kettlebells. It works the hamstrings, with help from the glutes and lower back.

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Main muscles
hamstrings
Also works
glutes, lower back

How to do it

  1. Hold a kettlebell by the handle in one hand. Stand on one leg, on the same side that you hold the kettlebell.
  2. Keeping that knee slightly bent, perform a stiff legged deadlift by bending at the hip, extending your free leg behind you for balance.
  3. Continue lowering the kettlebell until you are parallel to the ground, and then return to the upright position.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).

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