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Shoulders · Beginner

Kettlebell Waiter Walk

Loaded hold or carry for grip, posture, and trunk stability.

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Kettlebell Waiter Walk demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersCore

Equipment

Kettlebell

Sets × time

3 × 40 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Press the kettlebell overhead and establish a stable lockout with the wrist stacked over the shoulder.
  2. 02Brace the trunk, keep the ribs down, and avoid leaning away from the loaded arm.
  3. 03Walk forward with short, controlled steps while keeping the bell directly over the shoulder.
  4. 04Maintain an active shoulder and a quiet kettlebell as you breathe steadily.
  5. 05Complete the assigned distance, lower the kettlebell safely to the rack, and repeat on the other side.

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