The kettlebell is a great tool for challenging your abs, and incorporating it into your workout can make the difference between feeling good or not after your session. It’s a weight that requires some level of control to keep in check, so it’s not for beginners — but even if you haven’t mastered the basics, there are many ways to make the most of your training with this exercise. URL kettlebell abs – strongandfit.com

1. Kettlebell Windmill x 8-12

Start by lying on the floor in a star position (arms and legs out to the sides at about 45 degrees). With a kettlebell in both hands, press the bell straight up over your chest and then lower it down behind you as far as you can without letting the back of your shoulder lift off the ground or flaring your ribcage forward. Squeeze your abs and core to keep the torso stable as you bring the kettlebell back to the starting position. This is one rep.

Unlocking Core Power: Kettlebell Ab Workouts for a Strong and Defined Midsection

Stand with feet hip-width apart, a kettlebell in one hand down by your side, and the other arm held out at shoulder height or straight down in front of you to create tension. Keeping your core engaged, drag the kettlebell across your body, or out to either side of you, pulling it under and over your leg and then up again. Repeat for 30 seconds on each side and then switch sides. This move works your obliques and also challenges the muscles that stabilize your spine in your low-back, says Duncan.