Essential Kettlebell Exercises, on video
33 kettlebell movements filmed in our own studio, grouped by muscle group and level, each with step-by-step instructions and coaching points. Filter to your level, or pick a handful and let the builder turn them into a workout.
Full Body Kettlebell Exercises
The ballistic lifts that made the kettlebell famous. Swings, cleans, snatches and get-ups train the hips, back and shoulders as one system, which is why a full body kettlebell workout rarely needs more than four of these.
Kettlebell Swing
American Kettlebell Swing
Single Arm Kettlebell Swing
Kettlebell Clean
Kettlebell Clean and Press
Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
Kettlebell Snatch
Kettlebell Thruster
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up
Kettlebell Farmer Carry
Kettlebell Core Exercises
Offset load is what makes kettlebell core work different: the bell pulls you sideways and your trunk fights back. Carries and halos build anti-rotation strength that crunches never touch.
Kettlebell Russian Twist
Kettlebell Halo
Kettlebell Figure-8
Kettlebell Windmill
Front Rack Carry (Single)
Front Rack Carry (Double)
Kettlebell Leg and Glute Exercises
One bell covers the whole lower body: goblet squats teach squat depth better than a barbell, and the deadlift family loads the glutes and hamstrings with almost no learning curve.
Kettlebell Goblet Squat
Kettlebell Deadlift
Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift
Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift
Kettlebell Single Leg Deadlift
Kettlebell Lunge
Kettlebell Reverse Lunge
Kettlebell Back Exercises
Rows with a kettlebell sit naturally in the hand and let the shoulder move freely. Start with the single-arm row, progress to the renegade row when your plank is solid.
Kettlebell Row
Double Kettlebell Row
Kettlebell Renegade Row
Kettlebell High Pull
Kettlebell Shoulder and Arm Exercises
The offset handle makes kettlebell pressing kinder to the shoulder than a bar: the weight settles behind the wrist and the joint finds its own path.
Kettlebell Overhead Press
One-Arm Kettlebell Press
Kettlebell Push Press
Kettlebell Upright Row
Kettlebell Chest Exercises
The floor press is the kettlebell chest staple: a short, shoulder-friendly press you can do anywhere you have floor.
Kettlebell Floor Press
Kettlebell questions, answered
What weight kettlebell should a beginner start with?
A common starting point is 8 to 12 kg for women and 12 to 16 kg for men for two-handed movements like swings and deadlifts, and one step lighter for pressing. The right weight lets you finish every set with crisp form; grinding reps is a sign to go lighter.
How many kettlebell exercises do I need for a full workout?
Four to six is plenty. Pick one hinge (swing or deadlift), one squat, one press, one pull and one carry, and you have covered the whole body. The workout builder on this page follows exactly that logic.
What is the difference between a Russian and an American kettlebell swing?
The Russian swing finishes at chest height with the power coming purely from the hip snap. The American swing continues overhead, which adds shoulder demand and range. Learn the Russian swing first; the American version only makes sense once the hip drive is automatic.
Are kettlebell swings enough on their own?
Swings train the posterior chain and conditioning brilliantly, but they do not squat, press or pull. Pair them with a goblet squat, an overhead press and a row and you have a complete minimal program.
Can I use these videos in my own app or website?
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