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Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
Kettlebell Sumo High Pull is a intermediate strength exercise using kettlebells. It works the traps, with help from the adductors, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps and shoulders.
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- Main muscles
- traps
- Also works
- adductors, glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders
How to do it
- 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.
- 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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- Leverage Shrug · machine, beginner
- Scapular Pull-Up · other, beginner
- Smith Machine Behind the Back Shrug · machine, beginner
General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).