The ab kettlebell exercises are a great way to strengthen your core and help burn belly fat. It also helps to build balance between the left and right sides of your body, says Duncan.
Start lying on the floor with your legs spread a little wider than shoulder width. Hold a kettlebell in the hand that is on the same side as your working arm.
Grasp the kettlebell firmly with your hand, and hinge your hips forward. You should be able to hold it with your core engaged, but not arch your back (this is a core stability movement).
Bend the knees and hinge forward at the hips as you swing the kettlebell toward your chest. Keep your core tight as you swing it back down past your opposite knee, and thrust your hips forward again.
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Single-handed alternating swings are another variation of the basic kettlebell swing that places more demand on your core and the muscles in the working arm. You should be able to do the exercise one hand at a time, but it’s still good to practice with both hands to build up strength and technique.
Lateral swings are an advanced variation of the basic kettlebell swing that challenges your stabilizer muscles and obliques. The weight will feel weightless at the top of the movement (known as the float), and you’ll have to be very careful not to hyperextend your lower back.
You can even add a single arm side load march to the mix. This will challenge your core and obliques and make you feel like you’re doing an intense, dynamic exercise.