
Kettlebell Simple & Sinister

Start each practice with three circuits of five reps of each exercise.
Pavel Tsatsouline • Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
Prying Goblet SquatStrongFirst Hip BridgeHalo
Squeeze a pair of cushy shoes—the kind I do not recommend for lifting—between your knees.
Pavel Tsatsouline • Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
Perform the above three drills in the specified order for three circuits before your kettlebell training.
Pavel Tsatsouline • Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
Pause for three seconds,
Pavel Tsatsouline • Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
Five circles in both directions are about right.
Pavel Tsatsouline • Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
Lie on your back with your feet flat and knees bent about ninety degrees, as if you are about to do crunches.
Pavel Tsatsouline • Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
Hold a light kettlebell upside down by its horns or grab a light barbell plate. Lock your knees. Tense the glutes to protect your back.
Pavel Tsatsouline • Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
Rest briefly, and repeat. Do five reps in this manner.
Pavel Tsatsouline • Kettlebell Simple & Sinister
With this in mind, move your pelvis in different directions.