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Kettlebell high pull

per side

Movement pattern:
Pull
Equipment:
Kettlebell
Level:
Intermediate
Primary muscle:
Traps
Also works:
Rear delts, Glutes, Hamstrings

Technique

From a swing, pull the bell higher than chest height leading with the elbow up and back, wrist relaxed and close to the body — the pull comes from the hips, not the arm.

Common mistakes

Pulling with the arm like a biceps curl.

Easier option: Glute bridge

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