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Preparation

Raise kettlebell over head with right arm. Stand with right arm fully extended vertically supporting kettlebell throughout movement. Extend left arm out to side.

Execution

  1. Step back with left leg and kneel down as in downward phase of overhead rear lunge.
  2. Lean to left side and place left hand on floor, well left of right foot.
  3. Shift weight onto left arm.
  4. Pull left leg forward between right leg and left arm.
  5. Sit with left leg extended outward onto floor and right leg bent upward.
  6. Extend right leg outward onto floor and gently lie down.

Return

  1. Pull right shoulder toward hip slightly
  2. Sit up with assistance of left arm on floor to side.
  3. bend right leg so right foot is placed on floor close to hip while leaning on extended left arm.
  4. Pull left leg back between right leg and left arm and position forefoot and knee on floor behind right foot and left hand.
  5. Position torso upright.
  6. Stand up in original position as in upward phase of Overhead Rear Lunge.
  7. Repeat with opposite side.