Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a kettlebell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift
- Hold a kettlebell by the handle in one hand. Stand on one leg, on the same side that you hold the kettlebell.
- Keeping that knee slightly bent, perform a stiff legged deadlift by bending at the hip, extending your free leg behind you for balance.
- Continue lowering the kettlebell until you are parallel to the ground, and then return to the upright position.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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2
One-Arm Kettlebell Clean
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a kettlebell.
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3
One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a kettlebell.
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4
Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a machine.
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Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using dumbbells.
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Romanian Deadlift
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Double Kettlebell Alternating Hang Clean
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a kettlebell.
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Kettlebell Dead Clean
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a kettlebell.
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Kettlebell Hang Clean
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using a kettlebell.
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Dumbbell Clean
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the hamstrings, using dumbbells.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do kettlebell one-legged deadlift work?
Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift primarily works the hamstrings. The glutes and lower back assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for kettlebell one-legged deadlift?
Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift uses kettlebell.
Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift: is it suitable for beginners?
Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of kettlebell one-legged deadlift?
Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift, One-Arm Kettlebell Clean, One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my kettlebell one-legged deadlift reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; kettlebell one-legged deadlift can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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