Overhead arm bends during the hinge
The locked-out overhead position is the defining feature; bending means shoulder instability.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusPec minor
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Mobility · Full Body
Kettlebell Windmill
Coaching cues
- Press KB overhead in one hand; feet wide; rotate toes away from the KB side
- Hinge and lower the opposite hand toward the floor — eye stays on the bell
- The overhead arm stays locked throughout; hip pushes toward the KB side
- Return by driving through the hip; stand tall at the top
Common faults 2
Squatting down instead of hinging laterally
The movement is a lateral hip hinge not a squat; knees should stay soft not bent deeply.
Overactive muscles
QuadricepsHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗