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Kettlebell Exercises

Browse all kettlebell exercises for strength training.

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Kettlebell Pirate Ships
Beginner

Kettlebell Pirate Ships

With a wide stance, hold a kettlebell with both hands. Allow it to hang at waist level with your arms extended. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Core
Kettlebell
Kettlebell Pistol Squat
Advanced

Kettlebell Pistol Squat

Pick up a kettlebell with two hands and hold it by the horns. Hold one leg off of the floor and squat down on the other.

Quadriceps
Calves
+3
Kettlebell
Kettlebell Seated Press
Intermediate

Kettlebell Seated Press

Sit on the floor and spread your legs out comfortably.

Shoulders
Triceps
Kettlebell
Kettlebell Seesaw Press
Intermediate

Kettlebell Seesaw Press

Clean two kettlebells two your shoulders.

Shoulders
Triceps
Kettlebell
Kettlebell Sumo High Pull
Intermediate

Kettlebell Sumo High Pull

Place a kettlebell on the ground between your feet. Position your feet in a wide stance, and grasp the kettlebell with two hands. Set your hips back as far as possible, with your knees bent. Keep your chest and head up. This will be your starting position.

Traps
Adductors
+4
Kettlebell
Kettlebell Swing
Intermediate

Kettlebell Swing

A two-handed kettlebell swing โ€” the foundational kettlebell exercise. A hip-hinge pattern that develops explosive glute and hamstring power, posterior chain conditioning, and grip strength.

Kettlebell
Kettlebell Thruster
Intermediate

Kettlebell Thruster

Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Quadriceps
+1
Kettlebell
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge style)
Intermediate

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Lunge style)

Lie on your back on the floor and press a kettlebell to the top position by extending the elbow. Bend the knee on the same side as the kettlebell.

Shoulders
Core
+3
Kettlebell
Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Squat style)
Intermediate

Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up (Squat style)

Lie on your back on the floor and press a kettlebell to the top position by extending the elbow. Bend the knee on the same side as the kettlebell.

Shoulders
Core
+4
Kettlebell
Kettlebell Windmill
Intermediate

Kettlebell Windmill

Place a kettlebell in front of your lead foot and clean and press it overhead with your opposite arm. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrist as you do so, so that the palm faces forward. Press it overhead by extending the elbow.

Core
Glutes
+3
Kettlebell
Leg-Over Floor Press
Intermediate

Leg-Over Floor Press

Lie on the floor with one kettlebell in place on your chest, holding it by the handle. Extend leg on working side over leg on non-working side.Your free arm can be extended out to your side for support.

Chest
Shoulders
+1
Kettlebell
Lunge Pass Through
Intermediate

Lunge Pass Through

Stand with your torso upright holding a kettlebell in your right hand. This will be your starting position.

Hamstrings
Calves
+2
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Clean
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Clean

Place a kettlebell between your feet. As you bend down to grab the kettlebell, push your butt back and keep your eyes looking forward.

Hamstrings
Glutes
+3
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Clean and Jerk

Hold a kettlebell by the handle.

Shoulders
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press

Lie on the floor holding a kettlebell with one hand, with your upper arm supported by the floor. The palm should be facing in.

Chest
Triceps
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Jerk

Hold a kettlebell by the handle. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so, so that the palm faces forward. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Calves
+2
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Military Press To The Side

Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so, so that the palm faces inward. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Triceps
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Para Press

Clean a kettlebell to your shoulder. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so, so that the palm faces forward. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Triceps
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Push Press

Hold a kettlebell by the handle. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so, so that the palm faces forward. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Calves
+2
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Row
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Row

Place a kettlebell in front of your feet. Bend your knees slightly and then push your butt out as much as possible as you bend over to get in the starting position. Grab the kettlebell and pull it to your stomach, retracting your shoulder blade and flexing the elbow. Keep your back straight. Lower and repeat.

Middle Back
Biceps
+1
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch
Advanced

One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch

Place a kettlebell between your feet. Bend your knees and push your butt back to get in the proper starting position.

Shoulders
Calves
+5
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Jerk
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Split Jerk

Hold a kettlebell by the handle. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so, so that the palm faces forward. This will be your starting position.

Shoulders
Glutes
+3
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch
Advanced

One-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch

Hold a kettlebell in one hand by the handle.

Shoulders
Hamstrings
+1
Kettlebell
One-Arm Kettlebell Swings
Intermediate

One-Arm Kettlebell Swings

One-Arm Kettlebell Swings targeting Hamstrings.

Hamstrings
Calves
+3
Kettlebell
One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
Intermediate

One-Arm Open Palm Kettlebell Clean

Place one kettlebell between your feet.

Hamstrings
Forearms
+4
Kettlebell
One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squats
Advanced

One-Arm Overhead Kettlebell Squats

Clean and press a kettlebell with one arm. Clean the kettlebell to your shoulder by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebell towards your shoulder. Rotate your wrist as you do so. Press the weight overhead by extending through the elbow.This will be your starting position.

Quadriceps
Calves
+3
Kettlebell
Open Palm Kettlebell Clean
Advanced

Open Palm Kettlebell Clean

Place one kettlebell between your feet. Clean the kettlebell by extending through the legs and hips as you raise the kettlebell towards your shoulders.

Hamstrings
Glutes
+3
Kettlebell
Plyo Kettlebell Pushups
Advanced

Plyo Kettlebell Pushups

Place a kettlebell on the floor. Place yourself in a pushup position, on your toes with one hand on the ground and one hand holding the kettlebell, with your elbows extended. This will be your starting position.

Chest
Shoulders
+1
Kettlebell
Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean
Intermediate

Two-Arm Kettlebell Clean

Place two kettlebells between your feet. To get in the starting position, push your butt back and look straight ahead.

Shoulders
Calves
+4
Kettlebell
Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk
Intermediate

Two-Arm Kettlebell Jerk

Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you swing the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so, so that the palms face forward. Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly driving both kettlebells overhead. Immediately after the initial push, squat down again and get under the kettlebells. Once the kettlebells are locked out, stand upright to complete the exercise.

Shoulders
Calves
+2
Kettlebell