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Kettlebell Windmill

Loaded lateral hinge for obliques, hips, and shoulder stability.

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Kettlebell Windmill demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ObliquesCoreGlutesShoulders

Equipment

Kettlebell

Sets × reps

4 × 8 / side

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Press the kettlebell overhead and turn both feet slightly away from the loaded arm.
  2. 02Lock the loaded arm above the shoulder and keep your eyes on the bell.
  3. 03Push the hip under the loaded arm back and out while the free hand slides down the opposite leg.
  4. 04Hinge and rotate through the torso instead of squatting, stopping when the shoulder no longer stacks over the hip.
  5. 05Drive the hips forward to stand tall with the bell still vertical, then switch sides.

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