TETSUKettlebell Figure 8 Alternatives
Need a swap for the Kettlebell Figure 8? These 10 exercises train the same primary muscle — the abs — using added weight, bodyweight and kettlebell. Pick one that fits your equipment and slot it into the same place in your program.
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Common questions
What can I do instead of the Kettlebell Figure 8?
The closest substitutes are the Flag, Sit-Up and Cocoons. Each trains the abs as its primary muscle, so sets and reps can stay the same as your Kettlebell Figure 8 programming.
Is there a bodyweight alternative to the Kettlebell Figure 8?
Yes — the Flag trains the abs with no added weight. Progress by adding reps, slowing the tempo, or adjusting leverage.
Can I just rotate these with the Kettlebell Figure 8?
Yes. Rotating two or three same-muscle movements every few weeks keeps progress moving without changing what the session trains — they all load the abs first.
Track it in Tetsu
Swap exercises mid-workout in Tetsu — it keeps your history per movement and suggests the right weight when you switch. Free to start.