Kettlebell Opus – Newsletter #7

    Let’s continue on with shrugging options using the kettlebell. The kettlebell works great for shrugging because of the handle and its position which lets the weight hang below the grip.

    Another version which has helped bring up the strength of my inner back (scapula to spinal column) is a bent over shrug using the dumbbell rack.

    Place a towel between 2 dumbbells on the top of the dumbbell rack. Bend at the waist resting the forehead on the towel with the back parallel to the floor. Let the kettlebells hang straight down. Simply try to shrug the scapulae together and down. Other options include shrugging with one bell or alternate letting one kettlebell hang while shrugging with the other. This option really focuses on strong contraction and full stretch.

    This type of shrug focuses on an area of the back often neglected in workouts. It also aids in pulling the shoulders back and adding stability to the shoulders.

Keep snatching, Steve