Elevated kettlebell sumo deadlift: how to do it and what it works

Sumo hinge from a raised height to work the posterior chain through a longer range.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Sumo deadlift with a kettlebell from low supports that increases the range and demands more control at the start of the hinge.

Form. Set the supports firmly, place your feet comfortably wide and push the floor away while the kettlebell stays close to the midline.

Common mistake. Using unstable supports, rounding while chasing depth, locking the knees, or letting the load drift away.

Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings · Kettlebell, Weight plate

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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