How to Do Kettlebell Pullover

Kettlebell Pullover is a back exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Pullover

  1. 01Lie flat on your back on the floor or a bench holding a kettlebell by the horns over your chest.
  2. 02Extend your arms toward the ceiling with a slight bend in the elbows.
  3. 03Inhale as you slowly lower the kettlebell back behind your head until your arms are parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Exhale and pull the kettlebell back to the starting position using your lats.
  5. 05Maintain a neutral spine and avoid arching your ribcage as the weight moves overhead.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Pullover

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep your lower back pressed firmly into the floor throughout the movement to ensure the lats and serratus are doing the work.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Pullover questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Pullover work?

Kettlebell Pullover is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Pullover correctly?

Lie flat on your back on the floor or a bench holding a kettlebell by the horns over your chest. Extend your arms toward the ceiling with a slight bend in the elbows. Inhale as you slowly lower the kettlebell back behind your head until your arms are parallel to the floor. Exhale and pull the kettlebell back to the starting position using your lats. Maintain a neutral spine and avoid arching your ribcage as the weight moves overhead.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Pullover?

Keep your lower back pressed firmly into the floor throughout the movement to ensure the lats and serratus are doing the work.

Is Kettlebell Pullover suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Pullover is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Pullover?

Kettlebell Pullover uses kettlebell.

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