How to do it
Brace your core before starting each rep to stabilize your ribcage.
- 1
Lie on your back on a bench or the floor, holding a kettlebell by the handle with both hands above your chest.
- 2
Keep your arms slightly bent and lower the kettlebell in an arc behind your head while inhaling.
- 3
Engage your lats and pull the kettlebell back to the starting position while exhaling.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the kettlebell movement and keep the motion smooth to prevent any strain on your shoulders and to fully engage the lats.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flexing the elbows more during the descent
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
- ✕Hyperextending the shoulders past the ears