What equipment do you need for the kettlebell deadlift?

You need kettlebell to do the kettlebell deadlift.

What is a good kettlebell deadlift?

For men, a good kettlebell deadlift is about a 360 lb estimated one-rep max, the Gold (intermediate) standard in Kovo. Beginners start near 190 lb and elite lifters pass 552.5 lb. For women, the standards run from about 95 lb to 345 lb. The tier table above lists every rank from Bronze to Champion.

Legs · Kettlebell

Kettlebell Deadlift

How to do the kettlebell deadlift, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Equipment: Kettlebell
Difficulty: Beginner
Logged as: Weighted reps
Movement: Hinge
Mechanic: Compound

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How to do it

Stand with feet hip-width apart and the weight over the mid-foot. Hinge at the hips and bend your knees to grip the weight with a flat back. Lift the weight by extending your hips and knees, then lower it back down under control.

1Stand over the kettlebell and hinge at your hips until you feel tension in your hamstrings and glutes
2Keep your back flat and shoulders packed as you grip and lift; you should feel your posterior chain doing the work
3Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes at the top to complete the lift

Common mistakes

Don't round your lower back or shrug your shoulders during the lift
Avoid pulling with your arms, your legs and hips should initiate the movement
Don't shift your weight onto your toes; keep the pressure through your mid-foot and heel