Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift to Squat
A Romanian deadlift and then a squat each rep, a kettlebell in each hand; the bells hang at arm's length at your sides through both.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, a kettlebell in each hand at the sides.
Steps
- Hinge back with soft knees, the bells sliding down to shin height, and stand.
- Squat straight down with the bells hanging at your sides.
- Stand up tall before starting the next hinge.
Common mistakes
Turning the hinge into a squat: the shins stay nearly still in the Romanian half. Bells swinging forward: keep them close to the legs in both halves. Rounding the lower back at the bottom of the hinge: shorten the reach.
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale standing up each time.
