Strength

Single Kettlebell Crunch

Try the Single Kettlebell Crunch for enhanced core strength and stability. This exercise engages your abs through a controlled curl, great for strengthening and toning abdominal muscles.

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Single Kettlebell Crunch instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Lay flat on your back on a comfortable surface, preferably an exercise mat. Keep both of your legs straight and fully extended.

2

Hold a kettlebell in both hands near your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent.

3

Raise your shoulders and flex your abs, lifting the kettlebell off of your chest. Ensure you keep your arms still and only use your abs to crunch.

4

Hold for a second at the top then slowly lower to the starting position, trying not to bounce off the floor.

5

Repeat for the programmed number of reps, making sure each time to lift with your abdominals and not with your arms.

Lay flat on your back on a comfortable surface, preferably an exercise mat. Keep both of your legs straight and fully extended.

Hold a kettlebell in both hands near your chest, keeping your arms slightly bent.

Raise your shoulders and flex your abs, lifting the kettlebell off of your chest. Ensure you keep your arms still and only use your abs to crunch.

Hold for a second at the top then slowly lower to the starting position, trying not to bounce off the floor.

Repeat for the programmed number of reps, making sure each time to lift with your abdominals and not with your arms.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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Back

Front

Strength distributions

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