This is the second installment in our series on using kettlebells to enhance your fitness level.
The kettlebell figure 8 is a versatile exercise that involves transferring the kettlebell through your legs in a figure 8 motion.
Here’s how to perform the kettlebell figure 8:
- Stand with your feet a shoulder width apart and the kettlebell on the ground between your legs.
- Bend your legs, squat down and grab the kettlebell with both hands, making sure your palms are facing your body. Lift the kettlebell off the ground, keep your body upright and hang your arms down.
- Take your left hand off the kettlebell and move your left arm behind your left leg.
- Use your right arm to pass the kettlebell under your left leg, then grab the kettlebell with your left hand.
- Take your right hand off the kettlebell and move your right arm behind your right leg. As you do this, use your left arm to swing the kettlebell around and in-front of your left leg.
- Use your left arm to pass the kettlebell under your right leg, then grab the kettlebell with your right hand.
- Take your left hand off the kettlebell and move your left arm behind your left leg. As you do this, use your right arm to swing the kettlebell around and in-front of your right leg.
- Use your right arm to pass the kettlebell under your left leg, then grab the kettlebell with your left hand.
- Repeat steps 3-8 for 4-8 reps if you want to mainly focus on developing larger and stronger muscles or 12-16 reps if you want to primarily focus on improving your coordination and cardiovascular fitness.