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Kettlebell Pirate Ships

Kettlebell Pirate Ships are an uncommon side-to-side swinging drill performed with both hands on one kettlebell. The bell rises toward head height as the torso and hips turn f...

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Kettlebell Pistol Squat

The Kettlebell Pistol Squat is an advanced single-leg squat performed while holding a kettlebell in front of the body. The quadriceps provide the main effort, while the glutes...

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Kettlebell Seated Press

The Kettlebell Seated Press is performed from the floor with the legs spread comfortably in front of the body. Removing assistance from the legs places greater emphasis on the...

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Kettlebell Seesaw Press

The Kettlebell Seesaw Press alternates one overhead press while the opposite kettlebell remains at the shoulder. The shoulders and triceps perform the pressing while the trunk...

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Kettlebell Step-Ups

Kettlebell Step-Ups add external load to a single-leg stepping movement. The quadriceps and glutes of the lead leg raise the body onto the platform, while the hamstrings and c...

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Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

The Kettlebell Sumo High Pull combines a wide-stance lower-body drive with an upright pull. The glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, and adductors begin the movement, while the tra...

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Kettlebell Thruster

The Kettlebell Thruster combines a front squat with a double overhead press. The quadriceps drive the body out of the squat, and that momentum helps the shoulders and triceps...

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