Kettlebell Deadlifts

Kettlebell Deadlifts

Depending on your strength levels and the size of kettlebells you have available, kettlebell deadlifts can become part of your training routine.

Kettlebell deadlifts don't always have to be extremely heavy like in powerlifting, but your training/workout program can be adapted to use this great exercise.

The beauty of the kettlebell deadlift is that kettlebells can be place in front of you or by your side which in a way emulates the standard barbell deadlift or the handle position of a trap bar deadlift. I would recommend alternating the grip every workout you do it.

Kettle bell deadlifts can be performed with double kb's or singles.

Simple exercise, just place the kettlebell in front/or side of you and lift off the floor then repeat.

When a single kettlebell is placed at the side of you this is known as the suitcase kettlebell deadlift.

Go for reps if you don't have heavy kettlebells but make sure you use good form keeping a neutral spine position and bending at the knees and sitting back as much as possible.

Other exercises related to the kettleblel deadlift are the stiff leg kettlebell deadlift and the kettlebell Romanian Deadlift

When you feel like an extra challenge after you've mastered the kettlebell deadlift you can make the exercise harder by standing on a platform a few inches above the ground, thus increasing the range of movement.

Here is an example of a double kettlebell deadlift sumo style.

Remember there are many ways and places to hold and put the kettlebell.
Hit yourself from all angles and vary your workouts to build all round strength.