This exercise involves sitting on the floor with your legs bent and feet flat on the ground, holding a kettlebell with both hands. You then twist your torso to one side, bringing the kettlebell to touch the ground beside you, before twisting to the other side and repeating the movement. This exercise targets the obliques and core muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Kettlebell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the core muscles, including the abs, obliques, and lower back
- Improves rotational power and stability
- Increases overall body coordination and balance
- Can be modified to target different muscle groups and increase difficulty
- Requires minimal equipment and can be done at home or in the gym
How to perform
- Start by sitting on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground.
- Hold the kettlebell with both hands and extend your arms straight out in front of you.
- Lean back slightly, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- Twist your torso to the right, bringing the kettlebell to the outside of your right hip.
- Pause briefly, then twist your torso to the left, bringing the kettlebell to the outside of your left hip.
- Repeat this twisting motion for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Glutes
Primary