The 9 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Your Upcoming Workouts

Great Kettlebell Exercises

Kettlebells are great for fast workouts at the gym. You can do more than swings! Try new exercises for variety. Shape asked trainers for ideas.

Shot Put

Try a great kettlebell move: the shot put. Stand wide, hold kettlebell at shoulder, squat, then press up while twisting. Keep form as you speed up!

Snatch

Michele Olson, a fitness expert, loves kettlebell snatches for their full-body workout and cardio benefits. Stand wide, swing, punch hips, rotate kettlebell, repeat.

Bent Press

Arthur Saxon made this bent press famous in the 1800s. It's back in style because it strengthens many muscles at once. Hold a kettlebell in one hand, bend your knees slightly, then bend to the side while keeping your spine straight.

Shoulder-to-Shoulder Press

Try this cool shoulder exercise! Hold a kettlebell, lift it up, then switch sides. It works your shoulders and core differently.

Kettlebell Side Plank

Strong core boosts your athletic performance & looks," says fitness instructor. This workout targets abs, shoulders, legs, & back. Lie on side, hold kettlebell, lift hips into side plank.

Back Lunge Gunslinger

The gunslinger move is like a cowboy raising a gun in a movie. It works your biceps and needs strength, timing, and coordination. Lift kettlebell from side to chest while stepping back in a lunge.

Single-Arm Swing With Clean and Press

For a top kettlebell workout, try the single-arm swing with clean and press. Follow these steps: swing the kettlebell through legs, raise it to shoulder height, then switch arms.

High Pull

Vincent Metzo from Kettlebell Concepts loves this exercise for its usefulness and flexibility. It mimics everyday movements and can be done with different weights and reps for various goals.