Kettlebell Deadlift

The kettlebell deadlift is a fantastic lower body and upper body strengthening tool, especially when it comes to your posterior chain.

Strengthening the posterior chain (lats, erectors, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core) is crucial to improving posture and balance. It also makes everyday activities easier, like picking something up off the ground. 

• Stand with your feet hip-width apart 
• Take a deep breath and engage your core, creating tension throughout your body. While maintaining the tension, send your hips back to find your hinge position. Imagine holding an orange between your chin and your chest to ensure your neck and back stay in a neutral position throughout the movement.
• Grab the kettlebell with both hands and load your lats by drawing them down and back away from your ears (imagine having to hold a piece of paper in each armpit). Think about externally rotating the pits of your elbows — turning the inner elbow so it faces forward — as you do this. You should feel some tension in your hamstrings.
• Before standing, imagine pushing the floor away with your feet to activate your glutes and maintain tension throughout your lower body
• Drive your hips forward to full extension, exhaling at the top of the movement.
• Maintaining tension in your core and lats, return to your starting position by sending your hips back and hinging to return the kettlebell to the ground.