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Kickstand Deadlift

Trouble engaging your hamstrings or glutes? Quad dominant from running or cycling? Coming back from an ankle, knee, or hip injury? The kickstand deadlift is a powerful posterior chain enhancer that improves your ability to ground asymmetrically. By building a strong, stable base from the ground up, you can even expect great improvements with other movements like your presses as well.

How to do a Kickstand Deadlift:

  1. Start in a deadlift stance with your kettlebell between your ankles.

  2. Send your hips back and reach for your bell with a long spine.

  3. Shift weight onto one leg and "kickstand" your other leg diagonally back so you're on your toes.

  4. Press into your grounded heel to lift


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This video is for educational purposes only. Here at Ashland Strength Studio, we're a crew of personal trainers, dance teachers, and/or yoga instructors. As such, we do not treat, prescribe, diagnose or do any other doctor-y things. Because physical exercise can be strenuous and subject to the risk of serious injury, we urge you to check with your doctor before using any exercise equipment or participating in any physical activity. You agree that your participation in any physical activities we share in this video or on any other platform is entirely voluntary, and you assume all risks including injury, illness, or death.