Believe it or not, you can with a single item — a kettlebell! A kettlebell is a truly effective piece of exercise equipment. The ball-shaped weight has a flat bottom and handle on the top, and since they have an odd center of gravity, it requires you to recruit stabilizing muscles to do traditional exercises. When using kettlebells, you’ll be working core-stabilizing muscles to do every movement.
No matter if it’s an upper body, lower body or , the bell will turn it into a full-body workout. Several that kettlebell training can improve strength and endurance, and the special weight is especially good for developing a solid core and . There are a large variety of exercises you can do while holding a kettlebell, such as making core and more challenging.
You can also work your arms and upper body by holding the kettlebell in one hand and . Kettlebell swings work both the upper and lower body, and even marching in place with a kettlebell adds difficulty. Grab a kettlebell and give these exercises a try: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold onto the kettlebell at the top of the handle with both hands. Bend your knees slightly and let the kettlebell hang down between your legs. As you squeeze your glutes, to chest height.
Be sure to keep your back straight. Come back to the starting position, and repeat 10 times. Sit on the floor and bend your knees with your feet resting on the floor (lift your feet slightly off the mat for a more advanced move).
Hold the kettlebe.
