Kettlebell Pullover

Kettlebell variation that uses its offset center of mass to challenge grip, stability, and implement control.

• Isolation
• kettlebell
• Intermediate

How to do it

• Hold the handle without bending the wrist
• Keep the bell close to the working line
• Set it up and put it down with a safe hinge or support

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 10–15 reps · 0–2 RIR

Tempo: Lower for 2–3 s behind your head into a stretch, pull back for 1 s

Common mistakes

• Letting the bell hit the forearm
• Losing wrist alignment by choosing too much weight

Muscles worked

Primary

• Lats

Secondary

• Chest
• Triceps

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Pullover
• Straight-Arm Pulldown
• Lat Pulldown