Kettlebell Ab Workout

Ladies,
get
ready
for
a
core
workout
that’ll
have
your
abs
feeling
the
burn
for
days!
You’ve
been
crushing
the
kettlebell
routines,
and
I
couldn’t
be
more
excited
to
bring
you
a
workout
that’s
all
about
targeting
the
abs.
Because,
let’s
face
it,
who
doesn’t
love
a
strong
core,
right?

And
bonus—this
workout
will
also
crank
up
your
heart
rate,
so
you’re
getting
double
the
benefits:
sculpting
your
midsection
and
burning
those
extra
calories!
Now,
if
you’re
someone
who
doesn’t
have
a
kettlebell
on
hand,
no
stress
at
all—you
can
use
a
dumbbell
and
still
get
all
the
same
amazing
results.
Ready
to
feel
the
burn?
Let’s
get
into
it!


Here’s
What
You’ll
Need


  • A
    Kettlebell
     (or
    a
    dumbbell,
    if
    you
    don’t
    have
    one)

  • Yoga
    Mat
     for
    a
    comfy
    surface
  • Water
    (because
    hydration
    is
    a
    must!)
  • And,
    of
    course,
    a
    positive
    mindset
    ready
    to
    slay!


The
Kettlebell
Ab
Workout

We’re
going
to
hit
all
the
key
areas—upper
abs,
lower
abs,
and
those
sneaky
obliques!


1.
Kettlebell
Halo


This
move

is
a
game-changer
for
those
obliques.

  • Stand
    with
    your
    feet
    about
    hip-width
    apart.
  • Hold
    the
    kettlebell
    by
    the
    base,
    wrapping
    your
    palms
    around
    the
    handles.
  • Lift
    the
    kettlebell
    overhead,
    bending
    your
    elbows
    to
    bring
    it
    behind
    your
    head.
  • Circle
    it
    around
    your
    head
    in
    a
    controlled
    manner,
    using
    your
    core
    to
    rotate
    slightly.
  • Do
    10
    circles
    in
    one
    direction,
    then
    reverse
    for
    another
    10.


Pro
Tip: 
Make
sure
you’re
engaging
your
abs
throughout
the
movement—it’s
easy
to
let
the
shoulders
take
over,
but

keep
your
core
tight

and
in
control!


2.
Windmill

Windmill workout

The
windmill
is
such
a
powerhouse
for
the
obliques
and
lower
abs.
Plus,
it
works
on
your
shoulder
stability.

  • Hold
    the
    kettlebell
    in
    your
    right
    hand,
    directly
    over
    your
    shoulder.
  • Step
    your
    feet
    slightly
    wider
    than
    shoulder-width,
    with
    your
    left
    knee
    and
    toes
    turned
    out.
  • Hinge
    at
    your
    hips,
    pressing
    your
    hips
    to
    the
    right,
    while
    you
    slide
    your
    left
    hand
    down
    the
    inside
    of
    your
    left
    leg.
  • Press
    back
    up
    using
    your
    obliques
    on
    the
    right
    side.
  • Complete
    15
    reps
    with
    the
    right
    arm
    up,
    then
    switch
    sides.


 Keep
your
eyes
on
the
kettlebell—it’ll
help
you
stay
balanced
and
stable
during
the
movement.


3.
Kettlebell
Roll
Up

Kettlebell Roll Up

Ready
for
a
killer
move
that’ll
challenge
your
entire
core?
Roll-ups
with
a
kettlebell
do
just
that.

  • Lie
    on
    your
    back,
    holding
    the
    kettlebell
    with
    both
    hands
    at
    the
    base,
    palms
    wrapped
    around
    the
    handle.
  • Press
    the
    kettlebell
    straight
    up
    above
    your
    chest,
    legs
    extended
    out
    straight.

  • Engage
    your
    abs
    and
    roll
    up
    ,
    pressing
    the
    kettlebell
    up
    to
    the
    sky
    as
    you
    reach
    a
    seated
    position.
  • Slowly
    roll
    back
    down
    with
    control,
    and
    repeat.



Pro
Tip:
 The
slower
you
roll
down,
the
more
your
abs
have
to
work.
So,
take
it
slow
on
the
descent
for
maximum
burn!


4.
Kettlebell
Twists

Nothing
hits
the
obliques
like
a
good
ol’
Russian
twist
with
some
added
kettlebell
weight.

  • Sit
    on
    your
    tailbone,

    holding
    the
    kettlebell

    in
    both
    palms.
  • If
    you
    can,
    lift
    your
    heels
    off
    the
    mat
    to
    balance,
    or
    keep
    them
    on
    the
    ground
    if
    that’s
    more
    comfortable.
  • Twist
    your
    torso
    to
    the
    right,
    bringing
    the
    kettlebell
    to
    your
    side,
    then
    rotate
    to
    the
    left.
  • Keep
    alternating
    sides
    for
    30
    seconds.


If
you’re
feeling
fancy,
add
a
pulse
at
each
side
for
an
extra
challenge!


5.
Kettlebell
Crunch

Finish
off
the
round
with
a
traditional
crunch,
but

level
it
up
by
adding
a
kettlebell
for
resistance
.

  • Lie
    on
    your
    back
    with
    your
    legs
    extended
    straight
    up
    to
    the
    sky.
  • Hold
    the
    kettlebell
    over
    your
    chest
    with
    straight
    arms.
  • Curl
    up,
    reaching
    your
    arms
    toward
    your
    toes.
  • Slowly
    lower
    back
    down,
    keeping
    the
    legs
    lifted
    the
    whole
    time,
    and
    repeat.


It’s
not
about
how
fast
you
go—it’s
about
control.
Keep
the
movements
slow
and
intentional,
focusing
on
squeezing
those
abs.


How
to
Structure
the
Workout

Here’s
how
I
recommend
you
tackle
this
ab-blasting
routine:


  • Perform
    each
    exercise
     for
    the
    recommended
    reps
    (or
    time).

  • Rest
     for
    20-30
    seconds
    between
    exercises.
  • After
    you’ve
    completed
    all
    five
    moves,
    rest
    for
    about
    a
    minute.
  • Repeat
    the
    entire
    circuit 3-4
    times
     depending
    on
    how
    spicy
    you
    want
    to
    make
    it.

Trust
me—by
the
third
round,
you’ll
feel
the
fire
in
every
muscle
of
your
core!


Make
It
Your
Own

I
love
how
adaptable
kettlebell
workouts
are.
If
you
want
more
of
a
challenge,
you
can
increase
the
weight
of
your
kettlebell
or
add
more
reps.
On
days
when
you’re
feeling
sore
(and
believe
me,
after
a
few
rounds
of
this
workout,
you
will
be!),
you
can
opt
for
lighter
weights
or
fewer
rounds.


For
those
of
you
who
are
beginners,
start
slow.
Keep
the
weight
light
and
focus
on
form
first—quality
over
quantity.
And,
if
you
want
an
extra
challenge,
well,
you
know
what
to
do:
crank
up
the
weight
or
add
in
some
bonus
reps!


Why
Kettlebells
for
Abs?

Kettlebells
are
magic
for

core
workouts

because
they
engage
multiple
muscles
at
once.
Unlike
standard
crunches,
kettlebell
movements
target
upper
and
lower
abs,
obliques,
and
the
deep
core
muscles
that
hold
everything
together.

The
best
part?
You
don’t
just
lie
on
the
floor
doing
endless
crunches.
Instead,
you’re
working
in
different
planes
of
motion,
keeping
things
dynamic
and,
dare
I
say,
fun!
Plus,
since
you’re
constantly
stabilizing
the
kettlebell,
your
heart
rate
naturally
spikes,
giving
you
some
extra
cardio
to
go
along
with
your
ab
work.
Can’t
argue
with
that!


Wrapping
It
Up

Ladies,
I
know
you’re
going
to
crush
this
kettlebell

ab
workout
.
It’s
one
of
those
routines
that’s
tough
but
oh-so-rewarding.
You’ll
feel
it
deep
in
your
core
for
days
afterward—and
that’s
how
you
know
it’s
working! 
If
you
enjoyed
this
workout,
be
sure
to
share
it
with
your
friends
or
try
out
my
other
kettlebell
routines
for
a
full-body
blast!
Let’s
get
strong
together!