Bet You’ve Never Done This Core Exercise Before?

I happened upon this exercise by mistake during a workout I was doing at home.

I was kneeling, doing a KB Overhead Press, when I put one down and my son asked me could he have a kettlebell.

Already kneeling I outstretched the kettlebell in both hands to give it to him.

My anterior core muscles lit up, only for about 3 seconds. Needless to say I tried another few reps and had a sly grin that would make any clients shudder.

You know the one. The “gunna try this in class next week” grin.

Here it is: the Tall Kneeling Kettlebell Horizontal Press. Not very catchy but says it all.

• Kneel tall with hips between knees and shoulders. Try to not let the hips sit back towards the heels or shoulders to round.
• Hold the kettlebell in both hands and slowly press away from the body in line with the chest.
• Brace your core (think bracing for a punch) and resist the urge to lean back or let the back arch/chest rise.
• Draw the KB back in slowly as you inhale. Repeat as you exhale.

If too challenging for the shoulders, go lighter. It should still challenge your core. I’m using an 8kg in the clip and its plenty challenging.

Try 12-15 reps, rest for 30-45s and repeat for 2-4 sets.

Let me know how it goes!

Mark

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