Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

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Learn how to do the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull with proper form and technique. This kettlebell exercise primarily targets your Traps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders, Glutes, Hamstrings.

Kettlebell Sumo High Pull exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

Follow these steps to perform the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
  2. 2Hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of your body, arms extended downwards.
  3. 3Bend your knees and lower your hips into a squat position, keeping your back straight.
  4. 4Drive through your heels and explosively extend your hips and knees, pulling the kettlebell up towards your chin.
  5. 5As you pull the kettlebell up, keep your elbows high and wide, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
  6. 6Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Kettlebell Sumo High Pull Muscles Worked

Primary

traps

Secondary

shouldersgluteshamstrings

Exercise Details

Equipment
kettlebell
Body Part
back
Category
Extended

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