Kettlebell

The kettlebell isn’t just featured in our logo, but it’s also becoming increasingly popular in fitness studios and home gyms. Its name, “kettlebell,” comes from its visual resemblance to a heavy water kettle.

Usually made of cast iron, kettlebells come in various weights and sizes, similar to regular dumbbells. You can also find kettlebells made of cast steel or made of plastic and filled with sand. Although the basic shape remains the same across manufacturers, there can be differences in details such as color, handle, and ball shape.

Adjustable kettlebells are a great space-saving option for home gyms. You can adjust their weight step by step using a rotary control on the top or pins on the side. Some models even come with screw caps.

If you’re looking to save on additional training equipment, consider a kettlebell handle for dumbbells. This handle attaches to your dumbbell, allowing you to hold it like a kettlebell. However, due to the different shape, you might need to adjust your exercise technique in some cases.

Working out with a kettlebell

You can perform the following exercises with a kettlebell.

Filter the exercises below by muscle group and difficulty.

Exercise Main muscle group Difficulty Type of training
Kettlebell Bent Press Thigh training

Hard

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Double Windmill Shoulder training

Hard

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Farmers Carry Thigh training

Easy

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Figure 8 Thigh training

Medium

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Overhead Carry Shoulder training

Hard

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Pass-Through Lunges Thigh training

Medium

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Pirate Ships Shoulder training

Hard

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Slingshot Shoulder training

Medium

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Snatch Thigh training

Hard

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Swing Thigh training

Medium

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Thruster Thigh training

Hard

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Turkish Get Up To Hand Shoulder training

Hard

Compound exercise
Kettlebell Windmill Shoulder training

Hard

Compound exercise
Standing Abdominal Twist Abs workout

Medium

Isolation exercise

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