Kettlebell Rack Holds

We’ve always said there are hundereds of different kettlebell exercises.  One kettlebell exercise that is often overlooked, as most don’t even think of it as an exercise, is the kettlebell rack hold.  There’s a huge amount of static strength necessary to be able to hold one and especially two kettlebells in the rack position for any period of time, particulary after doing a complimentary kettlebell exercise prior to the rack hold.

In the video below, instead of an actual rest period, I use the rack hold position as an active rest period.  It is 2 and 1/2 minutes of work with 30 seconds of rest.  A beginner should use only one kettlebell, and anyone using doubles who has never trained like this before will want to start with lighter kettlebells for 3-5 rounds.  You can work your way up to more rounds and heavier kettlebells over a period of time.

Give it a try and let us know what you think.