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How to perform Kettlebell Deadlift with proper form
Setup
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Place a kettlebell on the floor between your feet.
Grip
- Bend at the hips and slightly at the knees.
- Reach down and grasp the kettlebell handle with both hands, keeping arms straight.
Position
- Align your back: Keep your spine neutral, chest up, and shoulders back.
- Feet: Press fully into the ground through your heels.
Execution
- Engage your core: Brace your abdominal muscles.
- Lift the kettlebell: Push through your heels to extend your hips and knees.
- Stand tall: Keep the kettlebell close to your body as you rise.
Lowering
- Hinge at the hips: Push your hips back while maintaining a neutral spine.
- Control the descent: Lower the kettlebell back to the floor in a controlled manner.
Tips
- Keep your head in a neutral position.
- Avoid overarching your back.
- Focus on using your legs and glutes during the lift.
By following these steps, you can perform the kettlebell deadlift with proper form, maximizing effectiveness and reducing injury risk.
Exercises
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Target: Back
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
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Target: Back
Synergist: Glutes, Hamstrings
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Target: Shoulders, Back
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Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
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Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms
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Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms
Bent Over Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms
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Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms
Bent Over Row, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms
Bent Over Row, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms
Chin Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest
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Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest
Clean, Barbell
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Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
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Clean and Jerk, Barbell
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Target: Glutes, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Back, Shoulders
Synergist: Calves, Biceps, Chest, Forearms
Deadlift, Barbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Cable
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Dumbbell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Smith Machine
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
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Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms
Deadlift, Kettlebell
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes, Back, Hamstrings
Synergist: Quadriceps, Calves, Abs, Forearms