Advanced Kettlebell Windmill

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Advanced Kettlebell Windmill

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Advanced Kettlebell Windmill — Start position

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Primary muscles

  • abdominals

Secondary muscles

  • glutes
  • hamstrings
  • shoulders

Equipment

kettlebells

Instructions

  1. 1Clean and press a kettlebell overhead with one arm.
  2. 2Keeping the kettlebell locked out at all times, push your butt out in the direction of the locked out kettlebell. Keep the non-working arm behind your back and turn your feet out at a forty-five degree angle from the arm with the kettlebell.
  3. 3Lower yourself as far as possible.
  4. 4Pause for a second and reverse the motion back to the starting position.

Benefits

Builds exceptional core stability and rotational strength for better posture and injury prevention. Strengthens your shoulders and glutes simultaneously while improving spinal mobility. This challenging movement enhances functional fitness for everyday activities requiring balance and controlled movements.

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