Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift
Strengthen your core & back with Kettlebell Rotational Deadlifts! Improve power & stability through a dynamic, twisting motion.
The Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and core, with help from the back. You'll need: kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Obliques
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift
Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and place a kettlebell between your feet on the ground.
Bend at your hips and knees, squatting down to grasp the kettlebell with one hand (right hand for the example).
Keep your back flat and head looking forward, engage your core and lift the kettlebell off the ground by extending your hips and knees.
As you lift the kettlebell, rotate your trunk to the opposite side. If you're using your right hand, rotate to the left. Your feet should pivot slightly during the rotation.
Stand up completely, and then reverse the motion to lower the kettlebell back to the ground between your feet while rotating your trunk back to the starting position.
Repeat all the reps on one side before switching hands and rotating in the opposite direction.
Ensure you are exercising proper form and control to avoid injury and make the most out of this rotational movement. It may also be helpful to have a fitness professional examine your form when attempting this exercise for the first time.
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Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift work?
The Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift mainly works the glutes & hips and core, with help from the back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and obliques.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift?
Kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Rotational Deadlift variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Kettlebell Pullover Dead Bug, Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift to Squat, Kettlebell Staggered-Stance Deadlift and Kettlebell Advanced Windmill.
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