How to Do
How to Do Kettlebell Side Shuffle
The kettlebell side shuffle should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the kettlebell side shuffle.
Beginning
Beginning Kettlebell Side Shuffle
Begin with a thorough dynamic warm up before starting this exercise; this engages the nervous system.
Movement
Kettlebell Side Shuffle Movement
1. Start in an athletic stance; knees and elbows slightly bent.
2. This movement will involve shuffling sideways.
3. Maintain an athletic stance and kick the lead leg sideways.
4. Move hips sideways with a strong side push from the trail leg.
5. Land on the toes followed by the heels in the lead leg.
6. Do not cross the legs over each other, the trail leg just follows the direction of the lead leg.
7. Watch for aberrant movement through the kinetic chain, look to see that the feet remain straight and the hips always face forward; the chest and head should always remain up.
8. This is a power movement, so the goal is quick actions with proper technique.
Benefits
Kettlebell Side Shuffle Benefits
The Lateral Shuffle is a great way to get started with lateral movement by raising your heart rate and challenging your core while strengthening your hip abductors, quadriceps, calves, hamstrings, and glutes.
Exercise Aliases
How To Do a Side Shuffle, Kettlebell Shuffles, Kettlebell Exercises, Side Shuffle, Shuffle Exercises, Lateral Shuffle.
