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Advanced Kettlebell Windmill

Main muscles
Abs
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Isolation · Push

How to do it

  1. Clean and press a kettlebell overhead with one arm.
  2. Keeping 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. Lower yourself as far as possible.
  4. Pause for a second and reverse the motion back to the starting position.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Advanced Kettlebell Windmill work?
Mainly the abs, with help from the glutes, hamstrings, shoulders.
What equipment do I need?
Kettlebell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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