Halo / Around The World With Kettlebell
rating: | Ø 4.33 through 9 votes |
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required: | Dumbbell / Kettlebell |
level: | Normal |
type: | Strength |
General And Specifics
- this is a good warm-up kettlebell exercise for the shoulder area
- it improves the flexibility
- furthermore, the stability of the core is improved, too and the rotator cuff is required
- ideally, use a kettlebell, alternatively you can use a weight plate or a dumbbell with different weights
- pick a weight with which you can do the exercise for 1-2 minutes
Starting Position
- grasp a kettlebell with both hands
- hold it with the bottom up
- the palms point to the body
- your posture is upright
- the feet are hip-wide away
- bend the knee a bit for a stable standing
- guide the weight up to the upper chest area, your arms are bent
Correct Execution
- move the weight around your head in a small circle, until you reach the stating position again
- when the kettlebell is behind your head, its bottom points down
- keep the core braced
- avoid swinging of the upper body and moving your head around the weight
- after one rep, go on into the opposite direction
- let the weight move around your head several times now