Exercise Comparison
Advanced Kettlebell Windmill vs Plate Twist




Side-by-Side
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.
Plate Twist
Lie down on the floor or an exercise mat with your legs fully extended and your upper body upright. Grab the plate by its sides with both hands out in front of your abdominals with your arms slightly bent.
Slowly cross your legs near your ankles and lift them up off the ground. Your knees should also be bent slightly. Note: Move your upper body back slightly to help keep you balanced turning this exercise. This is the starting position.
Move the plate to the left side and touch the floor with it. Breathe out as you perform that movement.
Come back to the starting position as you breathe in and then repeat the movement but this time to the right side of the body. Tip: Use a slow controlled movement at all times. Jerking motions can injure the back.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the abdominals. Advanced Kettlebell Windmill is a intermediate exercise using kettlebells, while Plate Twist is intermediate and uses other. Choose Advanced Kettlebell Windmill if you have access to kettlebells, or Plate Twist if you prefer other. Plate Twist is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Advanced Kettlebell Windmill isolates the target muscle for focused development.