"Halos are fantastic because they force you to keep your core as engaged as possible as you maneuver the kettlebell around your head," NASM-certified trainer Vanessa Liu said. In order to keep your balance in this move, you' have to keep your core tight as the kettlebell circles your head. "Your core is getting stronger by staying as firm as possible to avoid your spine bending side to side," Liu explained. This move is also a good choice for all levels, she added, because you can drop down to a lower weight whenever you need to.
- Hold a kettlebell with both hands and bring it up to your chest. Keep holding onto the kettlebell with both hands as you raise it up over the left side of your head (your left ear).
- Slowly move the kettlebell so it is behind your head, then move the kettlebell so it is over your right ear. Keep your head straight and core engaged while you do these movements.
- Bring the kettlebell back to your chest, then reverse the movement (bring it up to behind the right ear, then behind your head, then behind your left ear).
- Bring the kettlebell back to your chest.
- Repeat that entire motion in reverse, going the opposite direction, starting to move the kettlebell toward your right ear, behind your head, then up toward the left ear.
- This counts as one rep.
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