Kettlebell Halo

A kettlebell exercise for the deltoids.

  • Shoulders
  • Kettlebell

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Muscles worked

MainDeltoids
AlsoUpper back, Rectus abdominis

Setup

A light bell; equal circles each way. A warm-up for shoulders and upper back.

How to do it well

  • Hold the bell upside down by the horns
  • Circle it around the head close to the skull
  • Keep the ribs down and the hips still

Common mistakes

  • Letting the elbows flare wide
  • Arching the lower back

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.