Restore Movement with This Unique Kettlebell Exercise

Human beings are capable of many extraordinary movements, but we were designed to do one above all—walk.

Walking is the most fundamental human movement pattern. It forms the foundation for more complex actions like running, throwing, and other movements that helped our species thrive and dominate the planet.

If you experience pain in your ankles, knees, hips, or back, restoring your natural gait can often help relieve that discomfort.

In today’s video, Mark demonstrates an exercise that improves gait by strengthening the rotational elements involved in shifting from one foot to the other.

The Cross Body Clean Step Press is a full-body movement best learned with a light weight.

Heavy clubs are ideal for this drill because their smaller surface area reduces unwanted contact during the clean. However, kettlebells are a great alternative and more widely accessible—just be sure to swing them with control.

Once you’ve mastered the sequence, gradually increase the load to build full-body strength and resilience while restoring natural movement patterns.