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Single Kettlebell Crunch And Press

The Single Kettlebell Crunch and Press is a robust exercise benefiting core and arm muscles. It combines a crunch for core strength and a press for building upper body, mainly shoulders, improving strength, stability, and balance.

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Single Kettlebell Crunch And Press instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

Grab a kettlebell by the handle using both hands and hold it at chest level.

Crunch your upper body off the floor while simultaneously pushing the kettlebell upward towards the ceiling.

Lower yourself back down to the starting position, bringing the kettlebell back to your chest.

Repeat the movement for the required number of reps, ensuring you're lifting with your abs and not your neck or shoulders.

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

Grab a kettlebell by the handle using both hands and hold it at chest level.

Crunch your upper body off the floor while simultaneously pushing the kettlebell upward towards the ceiling.

Lower yourself back down to the starting position, bringing the kettlebell back to your chest.

Repeat the movement for the required number of reps, ensuring you're lifting with your abs and not your neck or shoulders.

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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