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How to do a kettlebell bottoms-up hold

Upper bodyKettlebellsIntermediate

Hold a kettlebell upside-down at your shoulder — the wobble forces your grip, shoulder and core to work hard to keep it steady.

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How to do it

  1. 1Grip the handle and press the kettlebell up, bottom facing the ceiling
  2. 2Keep your wrist straight and elbow tucked
  3. 3Hold it dead still, breathing steadily

Muscles worked

ShouldersCore
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