Halo (Kettlebell)

A mobility and core stability exercise where a kettlebell is circled around your head, improving shoulder mobility while strengthening core and stabilizer muscles.

Instructions

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a kettlebell upside-down by the horns at shoulder height.
2. Keep your core engaged and maintain an upright posture throughout the movement.
3. Slowly circle the kettlebell around your head by rotating your torso slightly.
4. Complete a full circle, moving the kettlebell above, behind, and back to the starting position.
5. Complete half the prescribed reps in one direction, then reverse and circle the other way.
6. Maintain consistent tension and control throughout the entire circling motion.

Tips

• Hold the kettlebell by the horns (upside-down) to increase stability challenge and core engagement.
• Move slowly and deliberately to maximize control and shoulder mobility work.
• Keep your elbows high and core braced to prevent lower back hyperextension.
• This exercise is excellent as a warm-up to improve shoulder mobility before pressing movements.
• Perform with lighter kettlebells focusing on mobility rather than loading for strength.