Deadlift (Kettlebell)

A fundamental lower body pulling exercise using kettlebells, developing posterior chain strength and power.

Instructions

1. Stand with feet hip-width to shoulder-width apart with kettlebells on the ground beside your feet.
2. Hinge at the hips and grab the kettlebells with a neutral grip (thumbs forward).
3. Keep your back straight and your chest up as you prepare to lift.
4. Drive through your heels and extend your hips and knees to stand up.
5. Pull the kettlebells to your sides as you stand to full height.
6. Lower the kettlebells back to the ground with control, resetting for the next rep.

Tips

• Keep your back straight throughout the movement; avoid excessive rounding.
• Initiate the movement by extending your hips and knees simultaneously.
• Look straight ahead to maintain a neutral spine.
• Keep the kettlebells close to your body throughout the lift.
• Lower with control, not dropping the weights.
• Breathe in at the bottom and out as you drive upward.