Kettlebell Pirate Ships

Kettlebell Pirate Ships — Start position
Start position
Kettlebell Pirate Ships — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Kettlebells
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. With a wide stance, hold a kettlebell with both hands. Allow it to hang at waist level with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.

  2. Initiate the movement by turning to one side, swinging the kettlebell to head height. Briefly pause at the top of the motion.

  3. Allow the bell to drop as you rotate to the opposite side, again raising the kettlebell to head height.

  4. Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.

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