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Kettlebell Deadlifts
Learning to deadlift the kettlebell is one of the best ways to get started with kettlebells.
Learning to keep your back still and supported is THE hardest part of kettlebell work, but it’s the most important for moving on to swings… So the kettlebell deadlift is a great opportunity to practice your form, while I also strengthening your ligaments, tendons and muscles.
This will enable you to move on to kettlebell swings, eventually. Swings are a huge part of kettlebell training. The fast, powerful movement of swings places more force on your core… so it’s crucial that you’re able to control your core and protect your spine, or you put yourself at risk of back injuries.
You’ll also be aiming to complete 200 swings at once, so the repetitions can lead to injury if you’re not properly prepared.
In my experience, most people need to have a coach actually look at their spine when they’re doing a deadlift…
It’s hard to see if you’re doing it right unless you have a trained eye (book a “Pick My Brain” by clicking “work with me at LaurenChante.com“)…
I’ll be posting reel with some tips for learning the proper spine position, so stay tuned!
Specific Pointers
- Make sure the kettlebell is placed down between your ankle bones, not in front or behind them. This will make sure the kettlebell’s line of force is optimal, so you can lift efficiently and protect your back. From a side view, you’ll notice that the kettlebell disappears between my legs. That’s because my placement is correct!
- Keep your spine straight from your head to your tailbone. That means looking forward and keeping your head in line with your back, not crunching your neck by looking up.
- You can use your hands normally, or try consciously squeezing the bell handle a bit. A little squeeze can make the lift feel more controlled, and prepare you for the higher forces of kettlebell swings.