Kettlebells for a killer bum
Carol-Lyne Desroches
Ha the bum, the buttocks, the buns, the glutes, whatever name
we like to call our rear ends, they are often for us women,
a source of preoccupation, isn’t that right ladies? Well,
let us all rejoice as there is hope for all of our bottoms:
kettlebells!
For those who are not yet initiated, kettlebells can help you
get one amazing workout, in the comfort of your home, at the
gym or even outside in your backyard or at the park. Since one
of the basic moves of kettlebell training is the squat, no wonder
it works wonders! I believe the squat is the number one exercise
that can burn fat fast and effectively, around your gluteus
(bum), hamstrings (back of the thigh) and quadriceps (front
of the thigh).
The swing not only works your legs and bum, but it also works
as a cardiovascular workout. The two combined make a deadly
team to kill the fat where it counts! Add to this swinging squat
the straight leg deadlift, the lunge and all the variations
of these exercises your imagination can come up with, and you
are bound to succeed!
So girls, let’s get those kettlebells swinging, and get
the killer bum you have always dreamt of faster than you thought
you could! The squats, deadlifts and lunges will sculpt that
rebellious tail of yours, but be aware, good things are never
free – this is no miracle workout, you will have to work
your butt off, and you will feel it burn. Look at the bright
side, you'll see results in no time.
Not only will you shed inches, but you’ll also increase
your cardiovascular function and your strength. Speaking of
strength, most of the kettlebell exercises, including the swing,
its variations and the deadlifts will also drastically increase
your upper body strength, arms, back and shoulders, so no matter
how you look at it, it’s a win-win situation!
Tips
- As a beginner, start by trying all the exercises (squat,
deadlift and lunges) without the kettlebell, to ensure proper
execution, and to get your body slowly accustomed to the exercises.
- Contract the gluteus (bum) muscles whenever possible to further
isolate it, especially on the upward motion of the squat and
lunges and during the extension motion of the deadlift.
- Once you have mastered the straight leg deadlift, try the
one leg deadlift, that exercice is sure to work up your great
buns of steel!!!
- Have fun! Vary the exercises, repetitions, weights and order
in which you execute them, that way your body will always be
challenged and that fat will keep burning!
Carol-Lyne is a fitness competitor and personal trainer. For
more information or to contact Carol-Lyne visit www.purinspiration.com/
