How to do it
Keep your thumbs pointed toward the ceiling throughout the movement.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with a kettlebell in each hand, arms extended in front of you.
- 2
Keep your head and chest slightly lifted off the floor.
- 3
Raise the kettlebells out to the sides, keeping your arms straight, until they are in line with your shoulders.
- 4
Lower the kettlebells back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on moving through the shoulder joint, keeping your arms straight, to target the rear deltoids effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Cranking the neck up to look forward
- ✕Bending the elbows during the raise
- ✕Dropping the kettlebells too quickly