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How to do Kettlebell Pirate Ships

Main muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Beginner
Type
Strength

Secondary muscles

How to do it

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Initiate the movement by turning to one side, swinging the kettlebell to head height. Briefly pause at the top of the motion.

  3. 3

    Allow the bell to drop as you rotate to the opposite side, again raising the kettlebell to head height.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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