Kettlebell Single-Leg Deadlift
The kettlebell single-leg deadlift combines a unilateral hip hinge with a balance challenge, targeting each hamstring independently. The kettlebell hanging weight helps counterbalance your torso as you hinge on one leg.
How to Perform
Hold the kettlebell in the hand opposite your standing leg.
Hinge at the hip, letting the free leg extend behind you as your torso drops forward.
Lower until the kettlebell is at mid-shin level and you feel a deep hamstring stretch.
Return to standing by driving the standing hip forward — do not round your back to come up.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Opening the hip of the free leg outward instead of keeping hips square.
Looking up during the hinge, which hyperextends the neck.
Bending the standing knee too much, losing the hip hinge and hamstring engagement.
Muscle Activation
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