Halo / Around The World With Kettlebell

General And Specifics

• this is a good warm-up kettlebell exercise for the shoulder area
• it improves the flexibility
• furthermore, the stability of the core is improved, too and the rotator cuff is required
• ideally, use a kettlebell, alternatively you can use a weight plate or a dumbbell with different weights
• pick a weight with which you can do the exercise for 1-2 minutes

Starting Position

• grasp a kettlebell with both hands
• hold it with the bottom up
• the palms point to the body
• your posture is upright
• the feet are hip-wide away
• bend the knee a bit for a stable standing
• guide the weight up to the upper chest area, your arms are bent

Correct Execution

• move the weight around your head in a small circle, until you reach the stating position again
• when the kettlebell is behind your head, its bottom points down
• keep the core braced
• avoid swinging of the upper body and moving your head around the weight
• after one rep, go on into the opposite direction
• let the weight move around your head several times now