Kettlebell Abs - 4 Ways to Work Your Abs With Kettlebells

If you’re looking to add a little spice to your next abs workout, kettlebells are a great way to go. They’ll give you a total body workout that will target every muscle in your body and strengthen your core.

Are kettlebell swings a good ab workout?

This is a classic move that’ll work your shoulders and arms, but your abs are definitely getting a workout here as well. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a kettlebell abs | Strong And Fit in front of you.

Keeping your back straight, lean forward to grasp the bell with one hand and push your hips back, then thrust them forward, directly across your body. Repeat, alternating sides for 10 to 15 reps.

Planks

High planks are a great abs exercise because they engage your entire core and help you burn calories. But adding a heavy weight to the move makes it even more challenging, says Duncan. So start with a lighter weight and slowly work your way up to a heavier one.

Chops

Staying balanced in a half-kneeling position is tough enough, but this move adds a weighted 'chop' movement on top of that, which requires your core to work even harder.

Using a lighter weight, hold the kettlebell low beside your left hip. Keep both arms slightly bent, engage your core and stable, and draw the bell up and across your torso body diagonally until it’s above your right shoulder. Then, reverse the motion to return it down by your left hip.