How to do it
Brace your core before each explosive pull upward.
- 1
Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out.
- 2
Hold the kettlebell with both hands between your legs.
- 3
Perform a squat, lowering the kettlebell towards the ground.
- 4
Explosively stand up, extending your hips and pulling the kettlebell up to chin height, leading with your elbows.
- 5
Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Drive the movement from your hips and legs, using your arms to guide the kettlebell rather than lift it.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the knees cave inward
- ✕Rounding the lower back at the bottom
- ✕Leading with the hands instead of elbows