Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift
Quick answer
Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift is an intermediate compound kettlebell exercise that mainly works the lower back and glutes, with the hamstrings assisting.
Written by the GymStreak coaching team
Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
How to do Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart with two kettlebells on the floor on either side of your feet.
- 2
Keeping your back straight, bend at the hips and knees, griping the kettlebells. Stand up straight and move the kettlebells to be in front your thighs with palms facing backwards. This is your starting position.
- 3
Keeping your legs and back straight (but knees slightly bent), slowly lower the kettlebells, pushing your hips back as far as you can. Lower the kettlebells to just below your knees.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position, pushing your hips forward and your shoulder blades back.
Form cues
- Variation: this exercise can also be done with kettlebells.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second!.
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