Kettlebell Halo
Controlled circle of the weight around your head for shoulder mobility and stability. The kettlebell requires you to control its position throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleShoulders
- Also worksCore
- EquipmentKettlebell
- TypeIsolation
- LevelIntermediate
- Shoulders
- Core
- Kettlebell
How to do the Kettlebell Halo
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Grab the weight with a firm grip and set your feet and torso in a stable position.
- Move the weight around your head with your elbows bent and your torso still.
- Switch the direction of the circle, keeping your neck relaxed and your shoulders controlled.
- Repeat at a controlled pace, without using momentum.
Muscles worked
Common Kettlebell Halo mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Kettlebell Halo, and how to fix it.
The kettlebell is held by the handle with the bell dangling and spins loose.
Hold the kettlebell by the sides of the handle, base up, close to your face.
The kettlebell travels far from your head and your torso arches.
Make the circle tight to your head, brushing the back of your neck, with your glutes and abs braced.
The head moves to dodge the kettlebell.
Keep your head still and facing forward; only your arms move around it.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Kettlebell Halo work?
The Kettlebell Halo works mainly the shoulders. It also works the core.