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Kettlebell Single-Leg Kickstand Deadlift

Balance & strength meet! Master the Kettlebell Single-Leg Kickstand Deadlift for sculpted glutes & hamstrings. Start light, feel the burn!

Mr. Grey Smith
Mr. Grey Smith
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Required Equipment

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Kettlebells

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Start by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand at your side.

2. Shift your weight onto the leg that is on the same side as the hand holding the kettlebell.

3. Place your other foot slightly back, resting on the toe, to create a 'kickstand.' This leg will provide balance but should not bear much weight.

4. Keeping your back straight, hinge at the hips and slightly bend the knee of your weight-bearing leg as you lower the kettlebell towards the ground. The other leg can bend naturally for balance.

5. Lower your torso until it is almost parallel with the ground, or as far as your flexibility allows without compromising form.

6. The arm holding the kettlebell should remain straight, with the shoulder engaged, as you hold it close to your standing leg.

7. Engage your core and glutes to reverse the movement, lifting your torso back to the starting position while keeping the kettlebell close to your body.

8. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching the kettlebell to the other hand and repeating the exercise on the opposite side.

Tips: - Keep your neck neutral by looking at a fixed point on the ground a few feet in front of you. - Do not let your back round; keep it flat throughout the movement. - The movement should be controlled and deliberate, with the emphasis on the hamstrings and glutes. - Start with a light weight to master the technique before progressing to heavier kettlebells.

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