Legs & glutes
Kettlebell deadlift
Lifting a kettlebell from the floor between your feet — the foundation of every kettlebell exercise.
Beginner Low impact
How to do it
- Stand with the kettlebell on the floor between your feet, feet about hip- to shoulder-width apart.
- Push your hips back and bend your knees to reach the handle with both hands, back flat.
- Brace your tummy and squeeze the handle.
- Stand up by driving through your feet and pushing your hips forward.
- Lower the kettlebell back to the floor the same way.
Form tips
- Shoulders slightly in front of the bell at the start.
- Lift with your legs and hips, not by pulling with your arms.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back.
- Leaning back at the top.
Easier and harder
Make it easier
Raise the kettlebell on a sturdy step so you do not need to go as low.
Make it harder
Use a heavier bell, or progress to the kettlebell swing.
