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MMA Meets Kettlebell Training, Part 3

unnamed.jpgKettlebell training can be adapted in so many different ways.  Below you will see a yoga application of the kettlebell that happens to have great sport specific value for kicking.  The combination of having to perform this exercise while balancing on one leg makes it more than just a basic way to tighten the obliques.  Incorporating this exercise into your routine will improve your overall balance while giving you a stronger presence when you are throwing kicks.

Position 2
Begin bedning at your waist. As you bend with the weight, lowering it as low as is comfortable; lengthen the opposite side body. Inhale as you com eup from the side flexion exercise.
Position 1
Standing in a secure single pose, engage the muscles in the base leg. Think about lengthening the muscles in the base leg up towards your abs to avoid hyperextending the knee. While keeping your shoulders square with your hips, begin lateral flexion exercises.
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