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Advanced Kettlebell Windmill vs Air Bike

Advanced Kettlebell Windmill - starting position
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill - ending position
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill
intermediate·Kettlebells·isolation
Air Bike - starting position
Air Bike - ending position
Air Bike
beginner·Bodyweight·compound

Side-by-Side

Advanced Kettlebell Windmill
VS
Air Bike
intermediate
Level
beginner
Kettlebells
Equipment
Bodyweight
isolation
Mechanic
compound
push
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
abdominals
Primary
abdominals
gluteshamstringsshoulders
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

abdominals

Only in Advanced Kettlebell Windmill

gluteshamstringsshoulders

Instructions

Advanced Kettlebell Windmill

1

Clean and press a kettlebell overhead with one arm.

2

Keeping the kettlebell locked out at all times, push your butt out in the direction of the locked out kettlebell. Keep the non-working arm behind your back and turn your feet out at a forty-five degree angle from the arm with the kettlebell.

3

Lower yourself as far as possible.

4

Pause for a second and reverse the motion back to the starting position.

Air Bike

1

Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. For this exercise, you will need to put your hands beside your head. Be careful however to not strain with the neck as you perform it. Now lift your shoulders into the crunch position.

2

Bring knees up to where they are perpendicular to the floor, with your lower legs parallel to the floor. This will be your starting position.

3

Now simultaneously, slowly go through a cycle pedal motion kicking forward with the right leg and bringing in the knee of the left leg. Bring your right elbow close to your left knee by crunching to the side, as you breathe out.

4

Go back to the initial position as you breathe in.

5

Crunch to the opposite side as you cycle your legs and bring closer your left elbow to your right knee and exhale.

6

Continue alternating in this manner until all of the recommended repetitions for each side have been completed.

Verdict

Both exercises target the abdominals. Advanced Kettlebell Windmill is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Air Bike is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Air Bike if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Advanced Kettlebell Windmill for a greater challenge. Air Bike is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Advanced Kettlebell Windmill isolates the target muscle for focused development.

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