kettlebell figure 8

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with kettlebell.

kettlebell figure 8 demonstration
kettlebell figure 8 β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Kettlebell

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Forearms

How to do kettlebell figure 8

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand.

  2. Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

  3. Pass the kettlebell between your legs, switching hands as it reaches the back of your legs.

  4. As the kettlebell comes forward, pass it to the other hand between your legs.

  5. Continue passing the kettlebell between your legs in a figure 8 motion.

  6. Maintain a steady pace and engage your core throughout the exercise.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

ShouldersForearms

Related exercises

All waist exercises β†’

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