Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
How to do the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Traps
Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders
Kettlebells
How to do the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
- 1
Place a kettlebell on the ground between your feet. Position your feet in a wide stance, and grasp the kettlebell with two hands. Set your hips back as far as possible, with your knees bent. Keep your chest and head up. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Begin by extending the hips and knees, simultaneously pulling the kettlebell to your shoulders, raising your elbows as you do so. Reverse the motion to return to the starting position.
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Kettlebell Sumo High Pull: common questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull work?
The Kettlebell Sumo High Pull primarily works the Traps. It also recruits the Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads and Shoulders as supporting muscles.
Is the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull suitable for beginners?
The Kettlebell Sumo High Pull is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull?
To do the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull you'll need one or more kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull a compound or isolation exercise?
The Kettlebell Sumo High Pull is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull with correct form?
Place a kettlebell on the ground between your feet. Position your feet in a wide stance, and grasp the kettlebell with two hands. Set your hips back as far as possible, with your knees bent. Keep your chest and head up. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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