kettlebell sumo high pull
kettlebell sumo high pull — highlighted muscle: traps

Muscles worked

traps, shoulders, glutes, hamstrings

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kettlebell sumo high pull

Body part
back
Equipment
kettlebell
Target muscle
traps
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.

  2. 2

    Hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of your body, arms extended downwards.

  3. 3

    Bend your knees and lower your hips into a squat position, keeping your back straight.

  4. 4

    Drive through your heels and explosively extend your hips and knees, pulling the kettlebell up towards your chin.

  5. 5

    As you pull the kettlebell up, keep your elbows high and wide, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.

  6. 6

    Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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