The single kettlebell deadlift is an important lift for any training program and the technique used to pick up the kettlebell from the floor for many kettlebell exercises.
Teaching Points
- Stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart
- Point the toes out slightly
- The kettlebell will be positioned between your feet
- Keep a neutral spine
- Hinge at the hips whilst looking straight ahead
- Grasp the kettlebell with two hands
- Inhale into the belly and keep the core braced
- Drive through the hips, and squeeze the glutes until your body reaches full extension
- Exhale at the top
