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Kettlebell dead bug

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 4 minOn your own

A dead bug holding a weight straight up over the chest, which makes the trunk work harder.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: With a medicine ball

Set up

Lie on your back, hips and knees bent at 90 degrees, holding a kettlebell straight above your chest with both hands.

You need: A kettlebell or dumbbell

Steps

  1. Breathe out and straighten one leg towards the floor
  2. Bring it back
  3. Switch legs

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

A lighter weight.

Harder

A heavier weight, or lower the leg closer to the floor.