Band-Suspended Kettlebell Suitcase Hold

oec:band-suspended-kettlebell-suitcase-hold

An anti-lateral flexion and balance exercise where a kettlebell suspended by an elastic band is held at one side to create unpredictable oscillating perturbations.

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Also called: Dynamic Side Hold, Hanging Band Kettlebell Suitcase Hold, HBT Suitcase Hold, Band-Suspended Suitcase Hold

How to do it

Setup

Loop a resistance band through the handle of a kettlebell and pull it tight to create a secure hitch.
Stand tall and grip the looped band with one hand, lifting the kettlebell off the floor so it hangs suspended at your side.
Engage your core to set your shoulders and hips level before lifting one foot slightly off the floor.

Movement

Hold your torso upright and stationary, actively resisting the lateral pull and oscillation of the bouncing weight.
Maintain single-leg balance on the standing leg for the prescribed time, or slowly alternate standing legs without losing pelvic stability.
Carefully lower the raised foot, set the kettlebell down, and repeat the hold on the opposite side.

Breathing

Breathe in a controlled, rhythmic pattern behind a braced abdominal wall throughout the hold.

Cues

Keep your shoulders level.
Crush the band handle.
Brace against the bounce.

Common faults

Leaning away from or toward the loaded side to compensate for the weight.: Keep the spine vertical and maintain equal distance between your ribcage and pelvis on both sides.
Allowing the hips to drop on the unsupported leg side.: Actively squeeze the glute of the stance leg to keep the pelvis level.

Safety

Inspect the resistance band for tears or wear before suspending the kettlebell.
Ensure adequate clear floor space in case the weight swings or balance is lost.

Muscles

External oblique prime mover
Internal oblique prime mover
Quadratus lumborum prime mover
Gluteus medius synergist
Erector spinae synergist
Transversus abdominis stabilizer
Wrist and finger flexors stabilizer

Joints

Lumbar spine: Isometric stabilization
Thoracic spine: Isometric stabilization
Hip: Isometric stabilization
Ankle: Isometric stabilization

Details

Movement: Anti-lateral-flexion, Balance
Modality: Strength, Balance, Rehabilitation
Mechanics: compound
Force: static
Laterality: unilateral
Kinetic chain: closed
Level: intermediate
Equipment: Kettlebell; Resistance band
Record: Duration and Load
Load: external, total

substitute for Suitcase Carry

Sources

wger: Dynamic side hold, by philip (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

This record: CC-BY-SA-4.0.

Data

band-suspended-kettlebell-suitcase-hold.json