Traps · Kettlebell · Intermediate
How to do Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
The kettlebell sumo high pull is a compound exercise that targets the traps and also works the shoulders, glutes, and hamstrings. It involves a wide-stance squat combined with an explosive pull of the kettlebell to chin height.
- Primary muscle
- Traps
- Also works
- Shoulders, Glutes and Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Back
How to do Kettlebell Sumo High Pull, step by step
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing outwards.
- Hold a kettlebell with both hands in front of your body, arms extended downwards.
- Bend your knees and lower your hips into a squat position, keeping your back straight.
- Drive through your heels and explosively extend your hips and knees, pulling the kettlebell up towards your chin.
- As you pull the kettlebell up, keep your elbows high and wide, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- Lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Kettlebell Sumo High Pull works your traps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders, glutes and hamstrings.
Track Kettlebell Sumo High Pull in SPLYT
Kettlebell Sumo High Pull is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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