Kettlebell B-Stance Romanian Deadlift

Staggered kettlebell RDL: the front leg carries most of the weight.

• Compound
• kettlebell
• Beginner

How to do it

• One foot slightly forward; the bell kept close to the front leg
• Push the hips back with the knees nearly fixed until you feel the hamstrings stretch
• Keep the back neutral and the load against your legs, and stand up squeezing the glutes

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 8–15 reps · 1–3 RIR

Tempo: Pull for 1–2 s, squeeze at the top and lower for 2–3 s resisting the load

Common mistakes

• Bending the knees and turning it into a squat
• Putting too much weight on the back foot

Muscles worked

Primary

• Glutes
• Hamstrings

Secondary

• Erectors / lower back
• Core / abs

Alternatives

• Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift
• Romanian Deadlift
• Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift