
Kettlebell Pirate Ships
- Equipment
- Kettlebells
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Abdominals
How to do the Kettlebell Pirate Ships
- 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
Initiate the movement by turning to one side, swinging the kettlebell to head height. Briefly pause at the top of the motion.
- 3
Allow the bell to drop as you rotate to the opposite side, again raising the kettlebell to head height.
- 4
Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.
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