How to Do Kettlebell Pirate Ships
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the kettlebell pirate ships.
| Main muscles | Shoulders |
| Also works | Abs |
| Equipment | Kettlebells |
| Level | Beginner |
| Type | Strength |
How to do it
- With a wide stance, hold a kettlebell with both hands. Allow it to hang at waist level with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.
- Initiate the movement by turning to one side, swinging the kettlebell to head height. Briefly pause at the top of the motion.
- Allow the bell to drop as you rotate to the opposite side, again raising the kettlebell to head height.
- Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.
Form tips
- Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
- Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
- Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
- Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).
Workouts with this exercise
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