Supine Kettlebell Abduction
Exercise Overview
The supine kettlebell abduction exercise is used to dynamically stabilize the shoulder in a bench press position. Start by lying down on your back on an exercise bench. Hold a kettlebell in the bottoms-up position. Keep your elbow bent to 90 degrees and start with your arm right beside your torso. While maintaining a balanced kettlebell, begin to abduct your arm up to 90 degrees. At this position the elbow will be in line horizontally with your shoulder. Return back to a tucked position to complete a repetition.
Muscles Involved
Rotator cuffinfraspinatusteres minorsubscapularisanterior deltoidpectoralis minorpectoralis majorcoracobrachialisbiceps brachii
Related Conditions
AC joint sprain / acromioclavicular joint sprainpectoralis minor strain / pectoralis major straindynamic shoulder instabilityosteolysis of the distal claviclebiceps tendon instabilityglenohumeral labral tear
