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Kettlebell windmill

At home Everyone

HardAbout 5 minOn your own

Holding a kettlebell overhead and hinging sideways towards the floor. A steady shoulder, mobile hips and trunk control.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Kettlebell pressed overhead in one hand. Feet wider than the shoulders, both toes turned about 45 degrees away from the weighted side.

You need: A light kettlebell

Steps

  1. Push the hip out on the weighted side and hinge, sliding the free hand down the inside of the other leg
  2. Keep the weighted arm straight, eyes on the bell
  3. Go as low as is comfortable, then stand back up
  4. Do the reps, then swap

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

No weight, arm up.

Harder

A heavier bell.