Kettlebell leg raises are a ground-based core strengthening exercise that targets the lower abdominals and hip flexors. The exercise also improves strength and stability in the lower back.
Instructions
Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and hands resting at your hips. Hook a kettlebell over your foot. To secure the kettlebell, curl your toes up and towards your body. This is your starting position.
Lift your leg and bend at the knee until your thigh forms a 90-degree angle with your hip. Pause and then lower your foot back to the starting position.
Trainer’s Tips
Avoid raising the knee past 90 degrees.
Maintain a tall and upright posture throughout the entire movement.
