Exercises · Strongman

Circus Bell

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The Circus Bell is a strongman movement that targets your shoulders. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Circus Bell

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, brace your core before you lift.
Clean or lift the implement to shoulder height, wrist stacked over elbow.
Press to full overhead lockout — arm vertical, shoulder packed.
Control the descent; don't let the weight yank your shoulder.

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