Kettlebell Slingshot
Description
The kettlebell slingshot (also called around-the-body pass) involves passing a kettlebell around your body at hip level, switching hands behind your back. It builds grip endurance, core stability, and hand-eye coordination. It is an excellent kettlebell warm-up exercise.
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Slingshot Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart. Hold a kettlebell in your right hand at hip level in front of you.
- Pass the kettlebell behind your back by swinging it around your left hip.
- Transfer the kettlebell to your left hand behind your back.
- Continue the orbit by bringing it around to the front with your left hand.
- Transfer back to your right hand in front.
- Continue orbiting for the desired reps, then reverse direction.
- Keep your core braced and hips still — only the KB and hands move.
- Perform 10 to 15 orbits per direction as a warm-up.
Kettlebell Slingshot Form & Visual
Kettlebell Slingshot Benefits
- Excellent kettlebell warm-up
- Builds grip endurance and hand-eye coordination
- Develops core stability
- Improves comfort with KB handling
- Simple and accessible
- No special skill required
Kettlebell Slingshot Muscles Worked
- Forearms and grip
- Core (anti-rotation)
- Obliques
- Anterior deltoid
Kettlebell Slingshot Variations & Alternatives
- KB Around the Body
- Kettlebell Swing
- Kettlebell Halo
- KB Figure-8
- KB Slingshot with Squat
