Ab workout kettlebell | Strong And Fit are a great addition to any exercise routine. They work most core muscles at once, which is a bonus when you have limited time to fit in a full-body session, says fitness expert Sean Jamison.
Do I need 1 or 2 kettlebells?
Core stabilization exercises are often overlooked by those looking to tone up, but they’re crucial for supporting the spine, keeping it healthy and pain-free. They also work the back, arms and shoulders—all important core muscle groups that aren’t always targeted in other exercises.
The single-handed deadlift is a good starting point for anyone new to kettlebell training as it works most muscle groups and increases cardio too. Once you can do a few reps of this exercise then move onto the kettlebell swing which is a fantastic full body and ab exercise too!
Swing a kettlebell between your legs, shifting your hips back and then forward. This is a challenging movement that challenges your obliques and the back stabilizer muscles, suggests Duncan.
Weighted ‘Chop’
Balancing in a half-kneeling position is already a challenge, but adding a weighted “chop” movement can increase the intensity even further! This movement is great for burning fat and balancing your left and right side, but it’s crucial to maintain balance during the move, says Duncan.
Plank pull through
This is one of the most difficult kettlebell ab exercises but if you can perform it properly then you’ll be well on your way to developing those hard-to-reach core muscles. You’ll need to have a strong “plank” exercise before trying this move.
