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Kettlebell windmill

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Kettlebell windmill is a isolation kettlebell exercise for the abs, also working the obliques and front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Abs

Also works

ObliquesFront delts

Equipment
Kettlebell
Movement
Core
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in your right hand overhead.
  2. 2Rotate your left foot outwards about 45 degrees and keep your right foot pointing forward.
  3. 3Bend your torso to the left side, keeping your right arm extended overhead and your eyes on the kettlebell.
  4. 4Lower your torso as far as you can while keeping your right arm straight and your left arm extended to the side.
  5. 5Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position by pushing through your right foot and engaging your obliques.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.

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