Kettlebell Deadlift - Single Leg Contralateral

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The single leg contralateral deadlift is a unilateral exercise used to build balance and stability. It is commonly seen in warm up and prehab settings to prepare for and round out heavier training sessions.

Cues:

  • Start with kettlebell outside of foot

  • Reach across keeping back flat and standing on one leg

  • Stand and return to start position without touching foot to ground

Mistakes:

  • Rounding the spine or twisting the hips

  • Failing to reach across the body with the weight

  • Using both feet

  • Inconsistent movement from rep to rep

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