The Kettlebell Bell-raiser
Raise the roof
Nicknamed Bellraisers as a play on words on a hellraiser – Strengthen and tone the entire body with this particular exercise that combines a squat and a lift. Really this exercise is in a class of its own, using your entire body to lift the bell from the ground to above you with both hands, you are really leaving “no stone unturned” here.
Summary
Bellraisers are usually used as the central “meat” part of the workout. It is one of the exercises with the highest intensity, highest muscle recruitment, and with the highest effort required in order to complete. A great addition to any workout.
Key Points
Movement
With feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and standing straight with a slight bend at the knees, grab the kettlebell by the top of the handle with both hands.
As you begin to lower your body to squat position, pull up on the handle and catch the kettlebell underneath by the bell portion and continue to the bottom of the squat until your upper legs are parallel with the floor.
Once in squat position and grabbing the kettlebell by the bottom, stand straight with a slight bend at the knees and bring the kettlebell overhead (you don’t have to bring it directly over your head, but more like above your toe line). Always be careful when having weight above your head and make sure that you start light and work up on the weight slowly.
Muscles Worked
The Kettlebell Bellraisers really work from top to bottom focusing most on the quadriceps, hamstrings, abdominals, shoulders, upper, and lower back.
Primary
Secondary
Conclusion & How to incorporate
A full body exercise, the Kettlebell Bellraisers really work just about everything. Fantastic for your legs, shoulders and core, this exercise fits well as one of the central exercises of the workout where you have fully warmed-up.
Similar Exercises
We encourage you to check out these other kettlebell exercises if you have not done so already.
