Legs Focus

Single-Leg Kettlebell Deadlift

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Coach Notes

Coach Take

Single-leg hinge that builds balance, hamstrings, and hip control.

Make It Easier

Bodyweight Single-Leg Hinge

Level It Up

Double Kettlebell Single-Leg Deadlift

Build Size

3-4 x 8-12 each side, rest 60-120s

Build Control

4 x 6 clean reps

Attribute Breakdown

Muscle

Legs / Core

LOWER-BODY DOMINANT EFFORT FOR POWER AND STABILITY / CORE-CENTERED TENSION TO IMPROVE BRACING AND CONTROL

Equipment

Kettlebell

KETTLEBELL STYLE FOR SWING, FLOW, AND GRIP DEMAND

Movement

Pull

PULL ACTION: YOU DRAW THE LOAD TOWARD YOUR BODY

Pattern

Hinge

HIP HINGE PATTERN LED BY GLUTES, HAMSTRINGS, AND BACK

Reps

6 12

MID-REP RANGE FOR SIZE, CONTROL, AND SOLID INTENSITY

Goal

Strength

PRIMARY GOAL IS RAW STRENGTH AND LOAD PROGRESSION

Ego

High

HIGH EGO: BIG NUMBERS, BIG RISKS, BIG CONFIDENCE

Related Exercises

Barbell Bench Front SquatBarbell Clean-grip Front SquatBarbell DeadliftBarbell Glute Bridge Two Legs On Bench (male)Barbell Good MorningBarbell Jump SquatBarbell Narrow Stance SquatBarbell One Arm Side Deadlift

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