Kettlebell Figure 8
An intermediate strength exercise that works the abs, using a kettlebell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Kettlebell Figure 8
- Place one kettlebell between your legs and take a wider than shoulder width stance. Bend over by pushing your butt out and keeping your back flat.
- Pick up a kettlebell and pass it to your other hand between your legs. The receiving hand should reach from behind the legs. Go back and forth for several repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Kettlebell Figure 8
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Advanced Kettlebell Windmill
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Double Kettlebell Windmill
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Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs
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Kettlebell Windmill
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Barbell Rollout from Bench
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Ab Roller
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Barbell Ab Rollout
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Suspended Fallout
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Ab Crunch Machine
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Decline Crunch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do kettlebell figure 8 work?
Kettlebell Figure 8 primarily works the abs. The hamstrings and shoulders assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for kettlebell figure 8?
Kettlebell Figure 8 uses kettlebell.
Kettlebell Figure 8: is it suitable for beginners?
Kettlebell Figure 8 is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of kettlebell figure 8?
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill, Double Kettlebell Windmill, Kettlebell Pass Between The Legs train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my kettlebell figure 8 reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; kettlebell figure 8 can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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