Kettlebells Sumo Deadlift
Description
The kettlebells sumo deadlift is performed with a wide sumo stance, gripping a kettlebell in each hand between the legs. The wide stance emphasizes the glutes and adductors while the kettlebells provide a manageable load. It is a strong choice for home training or as a sumo deadlift accessory.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kettlebells Sumo Deadlift Instructions
- Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width, toes turned out.
- Place a kettlebell on the floor in front of each foot, inside your stance.
- Bend at the hips and knees to grip a kettlebell in each hand.
- Pull your shoulders back and brace your core.
- Drive your knees out and push the floor away to stand.
- Lock out at the top with hips fully extended.
- Squeeze your glutes hard at the top.
- Lower the kettlebells back to the floor with control.
Kettlebells Sumo Deadlift Form & Visual
Kettlebells Sumo Deadlift Benefits
- Sumo stance emphasizes glutes and adductors
- No barbell required
- Builds posterior chain strength
- Useful for home training
- Strong adductor stretch at the bottom
- Easy to scale by changing kettlebell weight
Kettlebells Sumo Deadlift Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Adductors
- Hamstrings
- Quadriceps
- Erector spinae
Kettlebells Sumo Deadlift Variations & Alternatives
- Sumo Deadlift
- Kettlebell Deadlift
- Goblet Squat
- Sumo Squat
