Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull
Strengthen your core and build explosive power! This full-body move combines deadlifts & high pulls for max results.
The Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the back and traps. You'll need: kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, and toes pointed out slightly.
Position two kettlebells between your feet.
Bend at your hips and knees, keeping your back straight and chest up to squat down and grab the kettlebells with an overhand grip.
Tighten your core and, keeping your back flat, drive through your heels to stand up straight.
As you reach a standing position, continue the motion by pulling the kettlebells upwards, leading with your elbows.
Keep the kettlebells close to your body and raise them to just below chin height.
Lower the kettlebells back to starting position in a controlled manner to complete one repetition.
Ensure to keep your movements fluid and controlled throughout the exercise.
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Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull work?
The Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the back and traps. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull?
Kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull 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 Sumo Deadlift with High Pull go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift with High Pull variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Kettlebell Atla Swing, Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift to Squat, Kettlebell Calf Front Squat Raise and Kettlebell Double Conventional Deadlift.
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