Exercise

Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift

Also known as: single leg deadlift, one legged deadlift, kettlebell single leg deadlift, sldl one leg, unilateral rdl

Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift — position 2

Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlift is a compound exercise for the hamstrings and glutes. Main target: biceps femoris and gluteus maximus. Also works: semitendinosus & semimembranosus, lower back and gluteus medius. Equipment: kettlebell.

EquipmentKettlebell

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPull

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Biceps femoris Gluteus maximus

Secondary

Semitendinosus & semimembranosus Lower back Gluteus medius

How to do it

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.