Exercises / Intermediate
Kettlebell swing with twist
- Quadriceps
- Obliques
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lumbar
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Upper Chest
- Lower Chest
- Upper Trapezius
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 9
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a kettlebell deadlift.
Take advantage of the inertia to lift it with your arms extended to one side, performing a trunk twist until the kettlebell slightly surpasses shoulder height.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Obliques
Anterior Deltoid
Lumbar
Glutes
Hamstrings
Upper Chest
Lower Chest
Upper Trapezius
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength15
- Explosivity15
- Technique35
- Cardio30
- Mobility30
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