Kettlebell Deadlift

The Kettlebell Deadlift primarily works the Erector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Multifidus, with secondary activation of the Rectus Femoris, Trapezius (Upper), Vastus Lateralis and stabilizer support from the Gluteus Medius, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a kettlebell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Lift two kettlebells from the ground to hip height by hinging at the hips.

EquipmentKettlebell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementHinge
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryErector Spinae, Gluteus Maximus, Multifidus
SecondaryRectus Femoris, Trapezius (Upper), Vastus Lateralis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp kettlebell by the handle with firm grip. Execution: Push hips back while maintaining flat back, lowering torso toward floor. Drive hips forward to return to upright position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Gluteus Maximus, Erector Spinae, Multifidus.

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