How to do a kettlebell romanian deadlift

Lower bodyKettlebellsBeginner

An RDL with a kettlebell — hinge at the hips and feel the stretch down the back of your legs. A brilliant hamstring builder.

How to do it

1Hold the kettlebell in front of your thighs, soft knees
2Push your hips back, lowering it down your legs
3Squeeze your glutes to stand tall

Common mistakes

×Rounding your back
×Turning it into a squat by bending your knees

Muscles worked

Hamstrings Glutes

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