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Around the Leg

Also known as: Thigh Circle, Leg Pass, Leg Circle

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Nieuwersluis Flow

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The Nieuwersluis Flow — a named kettlebell flow sequence with full demonstration.

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Feed the kettlebell through the legs. Your arm connects to the body and your back is straight. Grab it on the other side, then stand up. That pulls...

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Controlled strength work through the setup, effort, and return.

Feed the kettlebell through the legs. Your arm connects to the body and your back is straight. Grab it on the other side, then stand up. That pulls the bell around the leg. Pass it back to the hand it came from; that is one circle. Full extension every time is important. The weight needs to hang off a straight arm, as straight as possible.

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