How to Do Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the kettlebell sumo high pull.
| Main muscles | Traps |
| Also works | Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders |
| Equipment | Kettlebells |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength |
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.
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
Kettlebell Back Workout for Beginners5 exercises · about 31 min · KettlebellKettlebell Back Workout for Intermediate6 exercises · about 47 min · Kettlebell
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