Kettlebell dead bug

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the front delts. Equipment: kettlebells.

Orbit

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WorksAbsFront delts

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How to do it

Setup: Lie on your back holding a bell over the chest, knees over the hips.
Lower one leg long toward the floor
Bring it back; keep the bell steady

Muscles worked

Kettlebell dead bug: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Abs · main
Front delts

Equipment

Kettlebells

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all kettlebell dead bug alternatives.

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Bear holdNo equipment
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Hover shoulder tapNo equipment
InchwormNo equipment

More abs exercises

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