V-Up
V-Up is an effective core exercise that targets your abdominal muscles as well as your glutes and hip flexors. By activating your rectus abdominis, V-ups allow you to build core strength.
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Kettlebell Windmill
Kettlebell Windmill is a complex kettlebell exercise that works the whole body but emphasizes improving strength and stability in oblique glutes and shoulders.
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Instructions
- Hold the kettlebell in one hand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bent arms. The kettlebell should rest comfortably on the outside of the forearm.
- Squeeze the kettlebell over your head, drive your hips back, squat down and twist your body so that the side of your body that supports the kettlebell is facing the ceiling. Reach with your free hand to the floor for balance. Reverse the movement to return back to the starting position.
Tips
- Do not round your lower back to reach the floor. Instead, push your hips back.
- Keep your arm locked above your head throughout the movement.
Alternative Exercises
Reverse Crunch
Reverse Crunch is a challenging core exercise that primarily targets your rectus abdominis. It's a simple and easy-to-do exercise that you can pick up in minutes and is great for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike.
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