Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand
Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand: Build serious strength & stability! This challenging exercise targets your core, glutes, & shoulders.
The Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and core, with help from the quads and back. You'll need: kettlebells.
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Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand
Begin in a kneeling position with both knees on the ground.
Hold a kettlebell overhead with both arms fully extended. Your arms should be by your ears, and your wrists should be straight.
Without changing the position of the kettlebell, engage your core and glutes to rise up from the kneeling position to a lunge position with one foot forward.
Continue to engage your core and keep the kettlebell overhead as you push through the heel of your front foot to stand up into a full standing position. Keep your arms extended and kettlebell overhead throughout the movement.
Return to the lunge position by stepping back with the same foot, then proceed to the initial kneeling position. Maintain the kettlebell in the overhead position throughout.
Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Ensure you keep your core braced, and move with control to maintain balance. Avoid arching your back excessively and keep your gaze forward.
Remember to choose an appropriate weight for the kettlebell, and it may be beneficial to practice the movement without weight initially to ensure form and balance are correct. Always warm up before performing any resistance exercise and consider consulting with a fitness professional to ensure the exercise is suitable for your fitness level and goals.
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Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand work?
The Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand mainly works the glutes & hips and core, with help from the quads and back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand?
Kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Kneeling Hold to Stand variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bottle-Weight Kneeling Squat, Dumbbell Overhead Kneel to Stand, Dumbbell Kneeling Hold to Clean-Grip Stand and Kettlebell Advanced Windmill.
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