Your abs workout will always be better if you work with a load, just like training for other muscle groups. If you’re able to get your hands on a kettlebell for your home gym, it’s one of the most versatile tools you can use to build up your body.
But having kettlebells is only half the battle. You need to know how to use them, too—especially if you’re used to a bodyweight core workout with exercises like crunches and planks.
Trainer Killer kettlebell workouts for powerful legs. has you covered with a four-exercise kettlebell routine that blasts your abs and helps to build strength in your core. Just be sure that you have proper form to avoid injury, and start with a lighter weight first—especially if you’ve been training with body weight only.
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You’ll just need one kettlebell and some room to spread out on the floor. You might want to use a mat to protect your back, too. Watch as Atkins demonstrates the four moves, then take on the workout yourself.
standing ab exercises for core strength:
- Figure 8
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- Arc Bridge
- Leg Lower
For a full core-smashing session, repeat the series for 4 total rounds. Make sure to keep your spine in a strong, safe position throughout—so if you find yourself straining and rounding your back on the first movement, switch to a lighter kettlebell or drop the weight entirely.
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