Kettlebell deadlift
Also called dumbbell deadlift, suitcase deadlift
- Works
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Back of the thigh · hamstrings
- Front of the thigh · quadriceps
- Lower back · erector spinae
- Needs
- Kettlebell or dumbbells
Setup
Stand with feet a little wider than your hips. Put a kettlebell on the floor between your feet, or a dumbbell standing on its end.
Steps
- Push your hips back and bend your knees to reach the handle.
- Keep your back flat and your chest up.
- Hold the handle with both hands.
- Push through your feet and stand up tall.
- Lower the weight to the floor the same way.
Breathing
Take a breath and tighten your stomach before each rep. Breathe out as you come up.
Where you feel it
In your buttocks, the back of your thighs and your lower back.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back to reach the handle.
- Lifting with the arms.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.