Kettlebell halo
- Basic
- Kettlebell
Circle close around the head, abs braced
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Shoulders
- Secondary:
- Core, Traps
How to do it
- Hold the bell upside down by the horns at chest height.
- Trace a circle around your head, keeping the bell close to your skull.
- Alternate the direction each rep.
Common mistakes
- Moving your head and torso to dodge the bell.
- Using a bell too big for the range.
Tips
- Excellent shoulder warm-up before any pressing.
- Bracing the abs stops the back arching as the bell passes behind.