I grew on barbell big lifts. Squats, Deadlifts, and bench were all ever knew. I got a kettlebell on whim just to have something indoors for days I couldn’t get to the Calisthenics park. Been swinging around this 50 LB / 22 KG orb of steel and I’m feeling and seeing a lot of improvements. Swings, presses, cleans and other mobility training has been a lot more fun and interesting. Going forward I’m gonna be rocking this thing along with my calisthenics. “Functional training” is now my goal now that i’m in my 30s. I want to be able move and groove with ease for the rest of my days, and I think this kettlebell may be the key to that goal.
I was introduced to kettlebell bottom up presses in physical therapy following a shoulder injury and I both think they are an incredible stability exercise & really enjoy them.
Would you mind describing the injury and the exercise?
I had a rotator cuff injury related to bouldering, I no longer remember and am not great at the anatomy anyway but it might’ve been the supraspinatus?
The exercise is pretty straightforward. Grip the kettlebell by the handle, swing it up into the starting position where the bell is above the handle, arm should be in front of you (not to the side) with your wrist stacked above your elbow at this point, and do an overhead press. This is a stability focused exercise, not that it won’t build strength but it should be at a substantially lighter weight than you would otherwise press.
https://whitecoattrainer.com/blog/bottoms-up-kettle-bell-press
This looks amazing, thank you! I have an old supraspinatus tear myself, so will have to check out this exercise. Thanks again!
Happy to share, hope it helps!
I appreciate it!