Trap exercises

Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

Also known as: Tirage haut sumo au kettlebell · Σούμο έλξεις ψηλά με κέτλμπελ · SDHP · kettlebell sumo deadlift high pull

Primary
Traps
Equipment
Kettlebell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
Suggested rest
1.5 min

How to do the Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

  1. Place a kettlebell on the ground between your feet. Position your feet in a wide stance, and grasp the kettlebell with two hands. Set your hips back as far as possible, with your knees bent. Keep your chest and head up. This will be your starting position.

  2. Begin by extending the hips and knees, simultaneously pulling the kettlebell to your shoulders, raising your elbows as you do so. Reverse the motion to return to the starting position.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth3–48–121.5 min
Muscular endurance2–315–201 min

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add 4 kg (10 lb) next session and work back up.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Traps

Secondary

Adductors, Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders

The upper traps lift and rotate your shoulder blades. Shrugs, heavy carries and pulls from the floor build them.

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