Here’s a simple five-exercise kettlebell workout for a smaller waist.

Keeping your core tight, push your hips back, and squat down to parallel.

Grab the kettlebell with one arm, keeping the opposite forearm resting on your thigh.

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Straighten your arm afterward, and get a nice stretch at the bottom before performing the next rep.

Complete 3 to 4 sets of 12 reps for each arm.

Lower the weight under control back to the starting position before performing another rep.

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Complete 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 10 reps for each arm.

Push through with the heel of your front leg afterward to return to the starting position.

Complete 3 to 4 sets of 10 reps for each leg.

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Swing the kettlebell until it’s parallel to the floor.

After you swing it, keep your core tight, and use your lats to pull the kettlebell back.

Complete 3 to 4 sets of 15 to 20 reps.

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