How to do it
Pause for one second when the bell reaches its lowest point before pulling.
- 1
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, holding a kettlebell by the handle with both hands.
- 2
Extend your arms over your chest, then slowly lower the kettlebell back and down towards the floor above your head.
- 3
Keep your arms slightly bent and move only at the shoulders.
- 4
Pull the kettlebell back to the starting position using your lats and chest.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the kettlebell's movement with your lats and keep your lower back pressed into the floor to avoid arching.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows past a slight angle
- ✕Flexing the wrists as the bell lowers
- ✕Raising the head off the floor