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What to Look for in a Good Kettlebell Course

by Greg Brookes

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Kettlebell training has become very popular and along with bodyweight training I can’t recommend a better tool for personal training clients.

Unlike convention weight training, kettlebell training offers some unique exercises predominantly based around dynamic movements like the kettlebell swing.

Understanding the fundamentals of movement are important when you are swinging a kettlebell because things can go wrong quickly. Progression is the key.

I put together a kettlebell course which I use with my own personal trainers when they join our team.

Take a look below, these are the topics that you will want to look out for when you take your own kettlebell course.


Section 1: Getting Started

This section will help you understand the basics of kettlebell training.

Video 1: Selecting your kettlebell 

Discover the best kettlebells to use to avoid injury and to increase your workout results.

Video 2: Holding positions

Learn the 3 most important holding positions that you should use when kettlebell training.

Holding positions included in the kettlebell course
Kettlebell Bottoms Up Holding Position

Video 3: Movement patterns

Find out the 6 essential movement patterns that you should focus on when training.

Video 4: Muscle activation techniques

Switch on lazy muscles, burn more fat and increase your strength with these techniques.

Learn more: 7 kettlebell holding positions you need to know


Section 2: The Hip Hinge

You must learn this fundamental movement to protect your back.

Video 5: Hip Hinge

Get the hip hinge wrong and you risk hurting your lower back.

Video 6: Wall touch drill

A simple movement drill that can help you master the all-important hip hinge movement.

Video 7: Facing wall drill

Improve your lower back alignment with this excellent movement exercise.

Video 8: Jumping drill

Increase your power with this explosive hip driving exercise.

Video 9: Reaching drill

Another essential movement to help you keep your back in perfect alignment during the hip hinge.

Video 10: Kneeling drill

The final drill that will show you how to activate your buttocks while using your hips correctly.

Video 11: Single handed deadlift

Let’s get those buttocks working with this dynamic exercise that should not be missed.

Kettlebell Single Arm Deadlift is part of the kettlebell course
Kettlebell Single Arm Deadlift

Learn more: 7 Kettlebell deadlift variations


Section 3: The Swing

The most effective kettlebell exercise to learn but the one that most people get wrong.

Video 12: Two handed swing

Start burning some serious calories and raising that heart rate fast. Don’t miss this important video.

Video 13: One handed swing

More rotation and shoulder stability required for this variation. Master the two handed swing first.

One arm kettlebell swing
The One Arm Kettlebell Swing should be a part of all kettlebell courses

Video 14: Changing hands

Learn to keep the momentum going and seamlessly transition from one exercise to the next.

Learn more: 7 kettlebell swing mistakes that will cause back pain


Section 4: The Get Up

Avoid injury and develop a rock solid core and essential joint mobility

Video 15: Half Turkish get up

Work the vital core muscles and learn exactly what NOT to do.

Video 16: Full Turkish get up

Finish off the full movement and complete all the important stages of the exercise safely.

Video 17: Reverse Turkish get up

A practical variation of the Get Up that opens up a world of possibilities for integration with other exercises.

Learn more: Ultimate guide to the kettlebell Turkish get up


Section 5: Lower Body

Time to start really using those hips, legs and buttocks

Video 18: Squat variations

One of our primal movement patterns and an exercise that should be included in everyones workout.

Video 19: Racked reverse lunge

Improve your hip mobility and seriously condition the buttocks with this exercise.

Kettlebell Racked Reverse Lunge Exercise
Kettlebell Racked Reverse Lunge Exercise

Video 20: Racked forward lunge

Slightly more advanced than the reverse lunge but there are important pointers your must watch out for.

Video 21: Side lunge

Develop single leg strength, open up your hips and improve your practical movement skills.

Learn more: 16 kettlebell lunge variations


Section 6: Upper Body

Develop strong shoulders, arms and back muscles with these exercises

Video 22: Overhead press

Condition the shoulders, lats and chest by learning how to press effectively.

Video 23: Kneeling press

Work further into your core muscles with this exercise. A great exercise to assess your pressing skills.

Video 24: Press combinations

Start putting your pressing together with other exercises to discover the true benefits of kettlebell training.

Video 25: Regular row

Improve your posture and work into that often neglected fat burning muscle at the back of the body.

Video 26: Suitcase row

Get your core muscles ready and try this unusual variation of the rowing exercise. Tricky but worthwhile.

Learn more: 6 kettlebell row variations


Conclusion to Kettlebell Courses

The above course outlines the very basics that you should be looking for in any kettlebell course.

Once you have a solid grounding in the above movements and understand how the body functions when using a kettlebell you can progress to more advanced exercises.

If you’d like to take a look at my online kettlebell course then you can do so here.

To see more posts about general kettlebells workouts and advice, go here.

Best of luck and should you have any questions then just leave them in the comments below.

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