How to do it
Drive your hips forward forcefully to initiate the ascent.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of you with both hands.
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Bend at the hips and knees to lower the kettlebell towards the ground, keeping your back straight.
- 3
As you lower the kettlebell, rotate your torso to one side, keeping your arms straight.
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Reverse the motion, bringing the kettlebell back up and rotating your torso back to the center.
- 5
Repeat the movement, alternating the side you rotate towards with each repetition.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat and engage your core throughout the movement to protect your spine and improve stability.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees travel past the toes
- ✕Rotating from the arms instead of the torso
- ✕Jerking the kettlebell upward with the arms