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Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs

How do you do kettlebell pass between the legs?

An intermediate strength exercise done with a kettlebells that mainly works the abdominals, with help from the glutes, hamstrings and shoulders. Place one kettlebell between your legs and take a comfortable stance. Bend over by pushing your butt out and keeping your back flat.

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Primary
Abdominals
Secondary
Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders
Equipment
Kettlebells
Level
intermediate

Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs demonstration

Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs, starting position
Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs, starting position
Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs, finishing position
Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1Place one kettlebell between your legs and take a comfortable stance. Bend over by pushing your butt out and keeping your back flat.
  2. 2Pick up a kettlebell and pass it to your other hand between your legs, in the fashion of a "W". Go back and forth for several repetitions.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently

Muscles Worked

FrontFront view. Muscles worked: abdominals; also glutes, hamstrings, shoulders
BackBack view. Muscles worked: abdominals; also glutes, hamstrings, shoulders
AbdominalsGlutesHamstringsShoulders

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Force
pull
Mechanic
compound
Level
intermediate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs work?

Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs primarily targets the Abdominals. It also works the Glutes, Hamstrings, Shoulders as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs?

Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs requires Kettlebells.

Is Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs is classified as intermediate level. Beginners should master foundational movements first.

Alternatives to Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.