Abdominal Muscle Exercises

Kettlebell Two Hands Anyhow

Primary Muscle Group: Abdominals

Other Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Biceps, Shoulders

Breathing: Breath out as you start the exercise movement, and breath in as you move back to the start position.

Kettlebell Lying Waist Twists

Abdominal Muscle Exercises

Primary Muscle Group: Abdominal Obliques, Lateral and Interior Obliques

Other Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Lower Back

Breathing: Breath out as you start the exercise movement, and breath in as you move back to the start position.

Hanging Leg Raises

Abdominal Muscle Exercises

Grip bar with hands or use hanging assist pads at shoulder width. Keep body in good alignment (abs tight, chest up, back straight). Bend knees before beginning exercise. In a controlled motion, curl lowerbody up by drawing legs to the chest. Contract ab muscles fully without compromising form. While maintaining the controlled motion, return body to starting position. Do not allow body to swing. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition.

Kettlebell Double Windmill

Abdominal Muscle Exercises

Primary Muscle Group: Abdominals

Other Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Hamstrings, Shoulders, Glutes

Breathing: Breath out as you start the exercise movement, and breath in as you move back to the start position.

Band Kneeling Resisted Ab Curl

Abdominal Muscle Exercises

Primary Muscle Group: Midsection

Muscle Groups Worked in This Exercise: Rectus Abdominus, Obliquus externus abdominis, Obliquus internus abdominis and Pyramidalis

Preparation: Attach the band to a sturdy object at head height when standing. Kneel down with the band in front of you and grasp the handles with a palm-in grip and place them on either side of your head. Lean forward with your back parallel to the floor and elevate your buttocks away from your heels. Breathe out and flatten your abs as if pulling your belly button towards your spine and squeeze your abs so they are tight throughout the exercise.

Breathing: Breathe out as you roll your shoulders toward your pelvis and breathe in as you slowly roll back to start position.