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Kettlebell Pullover demonstration

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Strength / Kettlebell

Kettlebell Pullover

A pullover on a flat bench with a kettlebell held by the horns. The deep overhead stretch hits the lats, long-head triceps, and serratus.

Equipment

Kettlebell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Triceps · Serratus

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie on a flat bench holding a kettlebell by the horns with both hands above the chest, arms nearly straight (slight elbow bend).

  2. 02

    Keeping the elbow angle fixed, lower the bell overhead in an arc until the upper arms are in line with the torso.

  3. 03

    Pull the bell back above the chest along the same arc.

  4. 04

    Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.