Kettlebellopus – Newsletter #19

    Try this exercise for strengthening and testing the strength of your shoulders – the kettlebell cross.

    You have seen gymnasts perform an iron cross on the parallel rings as one of their strength moves. For the kettlebell cross press two kettlebells of equal length overhead to lockout position. Lower the bells directly out to the side. As you lower the kettlebells, rotate the arms so that the palms are face down when the arms are parallel to the floor. As you lower the kettlebells, let the base rest against the back of the wrists. Hold for time and try to progress from workout to workout. A ten second hold would dictate using heavier kettlebells. Of course, start with light kettlebells and gradually move up in weight.
   
    This will be both a great test of shoulder strength as well as a way to target the shoulder complex in your workout.