Exercise Comparison
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill vs Butt-Ups
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Advanced Kettlebell Windmill
Instructions
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill
Clean and press a kettlebell overhead with one arm.
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.
Lower yourself as far as possible.
Pause for a second and reverse the motion back to the starting position.
Butt-Ups
Begin a pushup position but with your elbows on the ground and resting on your forearms. Your arms should be bent at a 90 degree angle.
Arch your back slightly out rather than keeping your back completely straight.
Raise your glutes toward the ceiling, squeezing your abs tightly to close the distance between your ribcage and hips. The end result will be that you'll end up in a high bridge position. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
Lower back down slowly to your starting position as you breathe in. Tip: Don't let your back sag downwards.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. Advanced Kettlebell Windmill is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Butt-Ups is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Butt-Ups if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Advanced Kettlebell Windmill for a greater challenge. Butt-Ups is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Advanced Kettlebell Windmill isolates the target muscle for focused development.