Kettlebell high pull

Muscles worked: Hamstrings, Back, Shoulders
HamstringsBackShoulders
🔧 Kettlebell ↕ Pull 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

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How to perform

Inhale, hike the kettlebell between your legs. Explosively drive your hips forward, swinging the kettlebell up. Pull your elbow high and wide as the kettlebell reaches chest height. Keep your wrist straight and the kettlebell close. Punch the kettlebell down along the same path for a controlled descent. Repeat the swing without pausing; switch arms after each set.

Muscles Worked

Biceps FemorisSemitendinosusUpper TrapsMid TrapsRear Delts
Secondary: Teres Major, Quads (4, 10):, Forearms

Tips

Initiate the swing by driving your hips forward powerfully through your heels, ensuring the momentum comes primarily from your lower body to maximize force and protect your upper body. Keep your elbow high above your wrist throughout the swing to engage your lat muscles and prevent shoulder strain, creating a more efficient and powerful movement. Maintain the kettlebell close to your body throughout the entire exercise to improve control, reduce the risk of injury, and enhance the engagement of your core muscles. Actively brace your core muscles throughout the swing, creating stability in your torso and protecting your lower back from excessive strain. Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise, avoiding rounding or arching, to ensure proper posture and prevent lower back discomfort.

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