LiftsmithKettlebell arm bar
A isolation exercise for the rear delts and obliques, with help from the upper back, abs. Equipment: kettlebells.
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WorksRear deltsObliquesUpper backAbs
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How to do it
- Setup: Lie on your back holding a kettlebell straight up in one hand.
- Roll onto your side away from the bell, arm locked
- Hold briefly, then roll back
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