Kettlebell Exercises Archives - Kettlebell Workouts by Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/category/exercises/ Personal Kettlebell Trainer Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:08:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/cropped-bluefav-32x32.png Kettlebell Exercises Archives - Kettlebell Workouts by Greg Brookes https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/category/exercises/ 32 32 5 Reasons to Avoid the Kettlebell Russian Twist https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-russian-twist/ https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-russian-twist/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:08:16 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=12164 Is the Russian twist helping your core or quietly wrecking your back? While it remains a popular exercise in gyms, I strongly advise against using the kettlebell Russian twist as part of your training. In this article, I’ll explain why it’s not the functional core drill many believe it to be and what to do ... Read more

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]]> https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-russian-twist/feed/ 3 Kettlebell Suitcase Carry: Build Core Stability & Real-World Strength https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-suitcase-carry/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:15:02 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=20904 Want to train your core without a single crunch? The kettlebell suitcase carry is one of the simplest, most effective exercises for building anti-lateral flexion strength, grip endurance, and posture. It delivers all of these benefits in one move. In this guide, I’ll break down the suitcase carry in detail: what it is, how it’s ... Read more

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]]> Kettlebell Windmill: Core, Mobility & Shoulder Control https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-windmill/ https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-windmill/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:35:12 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=564 Looking for an advanced kettlebell movement that hits your core, shoulders, and hips all at once? The kettlebell windmill is an underrated gem that demands strength, control, and mobility. It builds resilience and improves movement quality in a way few lifts can match. In this article, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know ... Read more

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]]> https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-windmill/feed/ 5 Kettlebell Thruster: The Ultimate Full Body Exercise https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-thruster/ https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-thruster/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:23:56 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=1203 When it comes to elevating your heart rate and training nearly every major muscle group, few movements match the effectiveness of the kettlebell thruster. This dynamic combo of a kettlebell squat and an overhead press is powerful, time-efficient, and exceptionally demanding. The kettlebell thruster is typically performed with a single kettlebell in the racked position ... Read more

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]]> https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-thruster/feed/ 6 Kettlebell High Pull: Build Power, Cardio, and Postural Strength https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-high-pull/ https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-high-pull/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:09:33 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=558 The kettlebell high pull is a powerful, dynamic exercise that builds on the one-handed swing by adding an explosive upper-body pull. It’s a high-intensity, full-body movement that blends strength, power, and cardiovascular conditioning, all in one. Unlike basic swings, high pulls recruit the upper back and shoulders while sharpening coordination, timing, and grip. If you’ve ... Read more

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]]> https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-high-pull/feed/ 8 Renegade Row: Build Core Strength and Back Power with Kettlebells https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-renegade-row/ https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-renegade-row/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:42:41 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?p=10552 The renegade row is a full-body, anti-rotational pulling exercise that develops serious core strength and postural control. While often performed with dumbbells, using kettlebells takes the challenge up a notch due to their instability and grip demands. Whether you’re training with kettlebells or dumbbells, this movement delivers unmatched benefits for athletes, lifters, and anyone looking ... Read more

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]]> https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-renegade-row/feed/ 2 Kettlebell Bent-Over Row: Benefits, Progression & Form https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-row-exercise/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:14:06 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=2775 The kettlebell bent-over row is one of the most effective exercises for building upper back strength, shoulder stability, and core control. It’s simple in setup, but when performed with intention, it becomes a foundational pulling movement that enhances posture and total-body strength. In nearly two decades of coaching, I’ve found this movement indispensable, both for ... Read more

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]]> Kettlebell Squats: Benefits, Variations & Training Progressions https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-squat/ https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-squat/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:21:01 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=550 Unlock full-body strength, mobility and conditioning with kettlebell squats. This powerhouse movement challenges your muscles, coordination, and posture while torching calories. I’ve taught kettlebell squats for nearly two decades, and they remain one of my go-to patterns for reclaiming strength, refining movement, and rebuilding joint integrity. Whether you’re new to squatting or refining your form, ... Read more

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]]> https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-squat/feed/ 8 Kettlebell Overhead Press: The Complete Guide to Building Strong, Stable Shoulders https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-overhead-press/ https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-overhead-press/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:15:06 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=562 The kettlebell overhead press is one of the most foundational strength-building movements in kettlebell training. When executed with proper form, it targets the shoulders, triceps, upper back, and core, while also developing total-body tension and control. More than just a shoulder exercise, the overhead press teaches proper alignment, breathing mechanics, and strength transfer from the ... Read more

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]]> https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/teaching-points-for-the-kettlebell-overhead-press/feed/ 3 Kettlebell Goblet Squat: Build Strength, Mobility, and Core Stability https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-goblet-squat/ https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/kettlebell-goblet-squat/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:16:45 +0000 https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/?page_id=2786 The kettlebell goblet squat is one of the most effective exercises for building strength and mobility through the hips and legs. The kettlebell goblet squat is a foundational lower-body exercise that challenges strength, mobility, posture, and coordination. It’s beginner-friendly but deceptively powerful, making it a favourite in any well-rounded kettlebell program. Whether you’re building a ... Read more

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