This exercise involves holding a kettlebell with both hands and bending forward at the hips while keeping the legs straight. The movement targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Kettlebell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles
- Improves posture and balance
- Increases grip strength
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
- Engages the core muscles for added stability
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Helps to prevent lower back injuries
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a kettlebell in one hand.
- Place the kettlebell on the ground in front of you.
- Bend forward at the hips and grasp the kettlebell with both hands.
- Keep your back straight and your core engaged as you lift the kettlebell off the ground.
- Slowly lower the kettlebell back down to the ground, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch hands and repeat on the other side.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Abs
Secondary