Stand upright with your feet pointing slightly outwards, grasp the weight (kettlebell or dumbbell) with one hand (right) (neutral grip) and hold it at shoulder height with your arm bent (forearm horizontal, elbow pointing downwards and close to your body so that the weight is right next to your shoulder). Bend your knees and lower your buttocks as far as possible without losing stability in your back (always look forwards in a neutral position). Then straighten your legs again and at the same time straighten your arm to push the weight powerfully up overhead (utilise the momentum of your legs). Standing upright with your arm not fully extended and holding it up, return the weight to the starting position in a controlled manner by bending your training arm (right).
Starting position:
- Deep squat, feet pointing slightly outwards
- Weight in neutral grip at shoulder height (arm bent)
- Abdominal and gluteal muscles tensed, back straight
- Gaze (always) straight ahead in neutral position
Finishing position:
- Stand upright shoulder-width apart, legs stretched
- Weight is held overhead with one arm almost fully extended (held high)
- Back (still) straight
Attention:
Distribute weight over the whole foot, push knees outwards (no tipping inwards). This exercise is only for advanced users and requires a high level of knowledge, mobility and stability. Always make sure your back is straight (torso tension).
