How to Do Kettlebell Shrug

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

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Shrug

  1. 01Hold a kettlebell in each hand with a neutral grip and stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Allow the kettlebells to hang at the sides with the arms fully extended.
  3. 03Elevate the shoulders toward the ears in a straight vertical line without rolling them forward.
  4. 04Hold the contraction at the top for one second before lowering the weights back to the hips.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Shrug

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Avoid using the biceps to pull the kettlebells up; focus purely on the vertical travel of the shoulder blades toward the ears.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Shrug questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Shrug work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Shrug correctly?

Hold a kettlebell in each hand with a neutral grip and stand with feet hip-width apart. Allow the kettlebells to hang at the sides with the arms fully extended. Elevate the shoulders toward the ears in a straight vertical line without rolling them forward. Hold the contraction at the top for one second before lowering the weights back to the hips.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Shrug?

Avoid using the biceps to pull the kettlebells up; focus purely on the vertical travel of the shoulder blades toward the ears.

Is Kettlebell Shrug suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Shrug?

Kettlebell Shrug uses kettlebell.

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