Kettlebell Halo

A shoulder-mobility drill where a kettlebell is circled around the head. Warms up the rotator cuff, thoracic spine, and shoulder girdle with minimal load.

How to do it

1. Stand tall, core braced, holding a light kettlebell by the horns (upside down) at chest height.
2. Raise the bell to one side of your head and pass it around the back in a smooth circle.
3. Bring it back to the starting position in front of your face.
4. Reverse direction every few reps.
5. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions or time.

Tips

• Light weight only — this is mobility, not strength.
• Keep the head stationary; the bell goes around, not the head.
• If the bell drifts wide, shrink the circle — tight orbit, close to the skull.

Muscles

Primary: Side deltoid

Secondary: Rear deltoid, Traps