Advanced Kettlebell Windmill

Advanced Kettlebell Windmill — Start position
Start position
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill — End position
End position
Region
Lumbar & Core
Equipment
Kettlebells
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
isolation
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • abdominals
  • glutes
  • hamstrings
  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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.

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