Weighted

Double Kettlebell Windmill

Animated demonstration of the Double Kettlebell Windmill

Muscles worked

Front and back body map of the muscles worked by the Double Kettlebell Windmill

Main muscles

  • Diaphragm

Also working

  • Anconeus
  • Anterior Deltoid
  • Biceps Femoris (Long Head)
  • Gluteus Maximus

What it is

This challenging two-kettlebell exercise enhances core stability and full-body control. It primarily targets your abdominal muscles, while also engaging your glutes, hamstrings, shoulders, and triceps. You will develop improved overhead stability and hip mobility through its unique movement pattern.

Technique tips

  • Maintaining a locked out overhead arm is crucial for stability.
  • Initiate the movement by pushing your hip out towards the overhead kettlebell.
  • Point your feet forty-five degrees away from the overhead arm for proper setup.
  • Keep your gaze fixed on the overhead kettlebell throughout the motion.
  • Execute the movement slowly and with full control both down and up.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.

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