How to Do Kettlebell Silverback Shrug

Kettlebell Silverback Shrug 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 Silverback Shrug

  1. 01Place two kettlebells on the floor and stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. 02Hinge at the hips until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor with a flat back.
  3. 03Grip the kettlebell handles firmly with arms fully extended toward the floor.
  4. 04Retract and elevate your shoulder blades vertically while keeping your elbows locked.
  5. 05Squeeze the traps at the peak of the contraction before lowering under control.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Silverback Shrug

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

Maintain a flat back and avoid using momentum from the hips to swing the kettlebells.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Silverback Shrug questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Silverback Shrug work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Silverback Shrug correctly?

Place two kettlebells on the floor and stand with feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Hinge at the hips until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor with a flat back. Grip the kettlebell handles firmly with arms fully extended toward the floor. Retract and elevate your shoulder blades vertically while keeping your elbows locked. Squeeze the traps at the peak of the contraction before lowering under control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Silverback Shrug?

Maintain a flat back and avoid using momentum from the hips to swing the kettlebells.

Is Kettlebell Silverback Shrug suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Silverback Shrug?

Kettlebell Silverback Shrug uses kettlebell.

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