Try this kettlebell high pull & inch worm push-up combo to develop power in your legs, strength in your legs, chest, triceps & shoulders, & stability in your core and shoulder joints. You're engaging your entire body with every rep, which is more demanding metabolically [you'll burn a TON of calories!].
This total body exercise can be done in intervals for time [60-90sec work; 15-30sec rest; 3-5 rounds], or you can count reps [10-15 reps; 3-5 sets] - either way, I'd recommend including this in a total body circuit of 3+ exercises.
FORM:
- I bend my knees JUST enough to grab the handle, (my elbows are NOT bent), then I drive my feet into the floor as quickly and as hard as I can to give the KB the momentum to fly up off the ground.
- My arms don't really come into play until the bell is headed toward my jaw and I stop that sucker right below my chin.
- Then, my arms control the bell on the way down so that it doesn't jolt my shoulder & elbow joints.
- When I walk my hands back to my feet from my push-up, I take my time resetting my starting squat position for my high pull, (ensuring my booty is lower than my head & my spine is straight), so I don't jack up my back.
Not new to the high pull?? GO HEAVY, bro! Movements like that help you run faster, jump higher, oh & give you a firm, round booty - if you're into that sorta thing ;-)
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B Strong,
Cassie B.