Abs · Kettlebell · Advanced
How to do Kettlebell Double Windmill
The kettlebell double windmill is a dynamic exercise that targets the abs while also engaging the shoulders and hamstrings. It requires holding a kettlebell overhead and bending at the waist, demanding core strength, shoulder stability, and hamstring flexibility.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Shoulders and Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Abs
How to do Kettlebell Double Windmill, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in your right hand.
- Extend your right arm overhead, keeping your eyes on the kettlebell.
- Rotate your left foot 45 degrees to the left and your right foot 90 degrees to the right.
- Bend at the waist to the left, keeping your right arm extended overhead.
- Lower the kettlebell towards the ground, reaching towards your left foot.
- Pause for a moment, then engage your core and push through your right foot to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
Muscles worked
Kettlebell Double Windmill works your abs as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and hamstrings.
Track Kettlebell Double Windmill in SPLYT
Kettlebell Double Windmill is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
