kettlebell sumo high pull

Equipment

kettlebell

Target muscle

traps

How to perform

1. 1

   Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.

2. 2

   Hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of your body, arms extended downwards.

3. 3

   Bend your knees and lower your hips into a squat position, keeping your back straight.

4. 4

   Drive through your heels and explosively extend your hips and knees, pulling the kettlebell up towards your chin.

5. 5

   As you pull the kettlebell up, keep your elbows high and wide, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

6. 6

   Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.