Kettlebell Single Arm Sit-Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Body Part
- Hips, Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip Flexors, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.2
- Alternate Names
- Single-Arm Kettlebell Sit-Up
How to: Kettlebell Single Arm Sit-Up
- Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a kettlebell in one hand, raised above your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body off the floor, bringing your chest towards your knees.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight.
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Lifting the feet off the ground excessively.
Modifications
- Perform the sit-up without the kettlebell for beginners.
- Reduce the range of motion based on your comfort level.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Use a weight that allows you to maintain form without straining.
- Breathe out on the way up and in on the way down.
Kettlebell Single Arm Sit-Up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
waist
kettlebell
abs
intermediate