Kettlebell Side Plank
Description
This exercise involves holding a side plank position while also holding a kettlebell in one hand. The weight of the kettlebell adds an extra challenge to the exercise, requiring increased core stability and strength.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Kettlebell Side Plank Instructions
- Start by placing a kettlebell on the ground next to you.
- Assume a side plank position with your elbow on the ground and your feet stacked on top of each other.
- Reach down and grab the kettlebell with your free hand.
- Lift the kettlebell up towards the ceiling, keeping your arm straight and your core engaged.
- Hold the kettlebell in this position for a few seconds, then lower it back down to the ground.
- Repeat this movement for several reps, then switch sides and repeat on the other side.
Kettlebell Side Plank Form & Visual
Kettlebell Side Plank Benefits
- Improves grip strength
- Increases power and explosiveness in the hips and legs
- Develops core stability and strength
- Targets the shoulders, back, and arms
- Improves cardiovascular endurance
- Can be used for full-body workouts or as a standalone exercise
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
Kettlebell Side Plank Muscles Worked
- Obliques
- Glutes
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Transverse Abdominis
- Erector Spinae
Kettlebell Side Plank Variations & Alternatives
- kettlebell side plank with arm raise
- kettlebell side plank with leg lift
- kettlebell side plank with row
- kettlebell side plank with hip dip
- kettlebell side plank with twist
