Exercises/Strength

Kettlebell Pirate Ships - starting position

Start

Kettlebell Pirate Ships - ending position

End

Strength

Kettlebell Pirate Ships

beginnerkettlebells·compound·push

Muscles Worked

Primary

coracobrachialis deltoid infraspinatus muscle serratus anterior subscapularis supraspinatus teres major teres minor

Secondary

Diaphragm External anal sphincter external oblique iliacus psoas major pubococcygeus

How to Perform

1

With a wide stance, hold a kettlebell with both hands. Allow it to hang at waist level with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.

2

Initiate the movement by turning to one side, swinging the kettlebell to head height. Briefly pause at the top of the motion.

3

Allow the bell to drop as you rotate to the opposite side, again raising the kettlebell to head height.

4

Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.

Alternatives to Kettlebell Pirate Ships

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

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