3 Tips to Improve the Kettlebell Figure 8 to Hold

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The kettlebell figure 8 to hold is a great exercise for the core, the grip, and the whole body! However, a lot of people get it wrong. Here are three tips to help you improve:

1 – Engage Your Core

Keep your core muscles tight, and don’t let your body twist as you do the move.

2 – Pass the Kettlebell Between the Legs

Sometimes people pass the kettlebell outside the legs to start the move. Don’t do this. Instead, pass the kettlebell between the knees, around the back of the body, and back up to the hold position.

3 – Pass the Kettlebell Off Correctly

When you pass the kettlebell from one hand to the other, you want one hand on one side of the horn of the KB, and the other hand on the other side of the KB. This makes for a much smoother transition.

There you have three tips to help you improve your kettlebell figure 8 to hold.

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-Forest Vance
Master of Science, Human Movement
SFG-Certified Kettlebell Instructor
Owner, FVT Personal Training (gym in Sacramento, CA)
Owner, KettlebellBasics.net (online / worldwide)

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