This exercise involves holding a kettlebell in front of your chest and bending forward at the hips while keeping your back straight. It primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Kettlebell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the lower back muscles
- Improves hip mobility and flexibility
- Targets the hamstrings and glutes
- Helps improve posture and spinal alignment
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of your chest.
- Engage your core and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Lower the kettlebell towards the ground, keeping it close to your body.
- Pause when you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Lower Back
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Abs
Primary