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- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement type
- Strength
- Primary muscles
- Biceps Glutes Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Lower back Forearms Abs Obliques
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
Single Kettlebell Deadlift
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Single Kettlebell Deadlift is a free weights exercise targeting Glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus), Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris using Kettlebells.
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand in front of your body. Keep your back straight and shoulders back.
- Bend at your hips and knees to lower the kettlebell towards the floor, keeping your back flat.
- Push through your heels to return to the standing position, extending your hips and knees.
- Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement, then lower the kettlebell back down in a controlled manner. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other hand and repeat.
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Variations and related exercises
4 Corners Side Step
Alternate Sprinter Lunge
Alternating Lunge With Rotation
Archer Step Back
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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