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V-Sit One Arm Kettle Bell Towel Curls, On a Balance Board

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:11:40 +0000

The kettle bell can be used in a variety of ways. Begin by placing the towel through the handle of a kettle bell. Hold the towel at both ends with your right hand and keep your abs tight. Sit down on the surface of a balance board. Place your feet shoulders width apart and make sure that your legs are in the shape of a V. Lift the weight up to the level of your shoulder. Let the weight hang as you lift using the towel. Lower the weight to your side and repeat the motion for 2 sets of 12 repetitions (on each arm) to start.

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V-Sit One Arm Kettle Bell Towel Curls, On a Balance Ball

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:10:17 +0000

This kettle bell exercise will help to build strength in your arms as well as your core. Begin by placing the towel through the handle of a kettle bell. Now hold the towel at both ends with your right hand. Keep your abs tight and sit down on the surface of a balance ball. Place your feet shoulders width apart and in the shape of a V. Lift the weight up to the level of your shoulder. Let the weight hang as you lift using the towel. Lower the weight to your side and repeat the motion for 2 sets of 12 repetitions (on each arm) to start.

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Kettle Bell Plank/Row, On a Balance Board

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:47:11 +0000

Try this exercise to help build arm and ab strength. Begin by holding a kettle bell in your right hand. Get down on the ground as if to do a push up. Keep your legs shoulders width apart. Straighten your left arm and lift your body from the floor. Now lift the weight up to your right shoulder and then touch it to the ground again. Repeat for 2 sets of 10 repetitions (on each arm).

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Kettle Bell Plank/Row, On the Bench

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:46:08 +0000

Here is a different way to do an ordinary plank exercise. Begin by holding a kettle bell in your right hand. Get down on the ground as if to do a push up but place your toes on the edge of a workout bench. Keep your legs shoulders width apart. Straighten your left arm and lift your body from the floor. Now lift the weight up to your right shoulder and then touch it to the ground again. Repeat for 2 sets of 10 repetitions (on each arm).

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Kettle Bell Plank/Row, On a Bosu Ball

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:44:59 +0000

Here is an alternative to a traditional rowing movement. Begin by holding a kettle bell in your right hand. Get down on the ground as if to do a push up but place your toes on the surface of a bosu ball. Keep your legs shoulders width apart. Straighten your left arm and lift your body from the floor. Now lift the weight up to your right shoulder and then lower it to the ground again. Repeat for 2 sets of 10 repetitions (on each arm).

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Kettle Bell Plank/Row

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:43:39 +0000

Try this exercise to help build the strength of your back, your abs and your arms. Begin by holding a kettle bell in your right hand. Get down on the ground as if to do a push up. Keep your legs shoulders width apart. Straighten your left arm and lift your body from the floor. Now lift the weight up to your right shoulder and then touch it to the ground again. Repeat for 2 sets of 10 repetitions (on each arm).

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V-Sit Alternating Double Clean

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:42:24 +0000

Try this exercise. Start out by holding a kettle bell in each hand. Engage your abdomen as you sit down on the floor with your legs straight and placed in the shape of a V. Keep your abs, glutes and thighs tightened as you lift the weight in your right hand up to where your wrist meets your shoulder. Lower the weight to your side and then bend to lower the weight to the floor. Now repeat the same motion on your left side. Repeat this pattern for 2 sets of 12 repetitions to start.

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Kettle Bell Tricep Extension, On a Balance Ball

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:03:02 +0000

The tricep extension can be done using a balance ball. Start by holding a kettle bell with both of your hands. Keep your abs tight as you place your upper back on the balance ball. Press against the floor with your feet to lift your torso to a table top position. Now lift the weight up over your chest until your arms are straight. Bend at the elbows to bring the weight down to your forehead. Now lift the weight straight over your chest again. Repeat for 2 sets of 12.

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Kettle Bell Tricep Extension, On a Balance Board

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:01:53 +0000

To do a tricep extension on a balance board, start by holding a kettle bell with both hands. Squeeze your abs as you place your upper back on the balance board. Press against the floor with your feet to lift your torso to where it is parallel to the ground. Now press the weight over your chest until your arms are straight. Bend at the elbows and bring the weight down until it nearly touches your forehead. Now straighten your arms lift the weight straight over your chest again. Repeat for 2 sets of 12.

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Kettle Bell Tricep Extension, On a Bosu Ball

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:00:53 +0000

To do a tricep extension on a bosu ball, start by holding a kettle bell with both hands. Clench your abs tight and place your upper back on the bosu ball. Bend your knees and plant your feet on the floor. Press up using your abs, legs and feet to come to nearly table top position. Continue to squeeze your abs and raise the weight over your chest until your arms are straight. Bend at the elbows to bring the weight down until it almost touches your forehead. Straighten your arms again and lift the weight over your chest again. Repeat for 2 sets of 12.

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