Bent Press - Windmill Style (Kettlebell)
Bodyweight Strength - This exercise is a phenomenal developer of bodyweight strength, control, coordination, flexibility, and balance. It is extremely difficult and should not be attempted until the Kettlebell Windmill (and all of its prerequisites), the Overhead Squat, and Reverse Crunches are thoroughly mastered.
The technique is basically identical to the technique of the Kettlebell Windmill except that instead of starting with the kettlebell straight up at the beginning of the exercise, the kettlebell will start out at the shoulder resting in the pit of the elbow (in the spot that the kettlebell rests after catching it during a Kettlebell Clean) and will move up to the extended position as you move down to the bottom position of the Windmill exercise. It will be very much as though the kettlebell never even moves during the exercise. (Instead of you pressing the kettlebell upward as you stand still as you would in a Kettlebell Military Press, you will move your torso downward under the kettlebell until you reach the bottom of the Windmill position and your arm is fully extended). Then after that, you will stand back up by pushing with your hips (exactly as you would on a standard Kettlebell Windmill).
Once you reach the top upright standing position again with your arm extended straight up overhead, you will lower the kettlebell to your shoulder again to begin the next rep. Make sure you to you’re your eyes on the kettlebell at all times throughout the entire exercise.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.bodyweight-strength.com
The technique is basically identical to the technique of the Kettlebell Windmill except that instead of starting with the kettlebell straight up at the beginning of the exercise, the kettlebell will start out at the shoulder resting in the pit of the elbow (in the spot that the kettlebell rests after catching it during a Kettlebell Clean) and will move up to the extended position as you move down to the bottom position of the Windmill exercise. It will be very much as though the kettlebell never even moves during the exercise. (Instead of you pressing the kettlebell upward as you stand still as you would in a Kettlebell Military Press, you will move your torso downward under the kettlebell until you reach the bottom of the Windmill position and your arm is fully extended). Then after that, you will stand back up by pushing with your hips (exactly as you would on a standard Kettlebell Windmill).
Once you reach the top upright standing position again with your arm extended straight up overhead, you will lower the kettlebell to your shoulder again to begin the next rep. Make sure you to you’re your eyes on the kettlebell at all times throughout the entire exercise.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.bodyweight-strength.com