Best Beginner Upper Body Workouts With Kettlebells
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Kettlebells are versatile free weights that provide unique exercise opportunities due to their design, where the weight is not inline with the handle, making them ideal for dynamic movements like kettlebell swings or more traditional exercises such as goblet squats.
This workout is tailored to beginners, defined as individuals with less than one year of fitness experience, featuring movements that are straightforward yet effective in facilitating skill development while maintaining safety and scalability.
Targeting the upper body, this workout focuses on building strength across major muscle groups including the Chest, Back, Shoulders, and Arms through key compound and isolation exercises adaptable to individual capabilities.
Workout 1
Back, Shoulders, Abs
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1. Kettlebell Upright Row
SETS LOGGED749,947Shoulders Strength95 mScoreShoulders
KettlebellsThe Kettlebell Upright Row targets your shoulders and improves muscle activation by allowing you to pull the kettlebell in different directions. It's a great way to build strength in your upper body while using a kettlebell.
How to do it
The Kettlebell Upright Row targets your shoulders and improves muscle activation by allowing you to pull the kettlebell in different directions. It's a great way to build strength in your upper body while using a kettlebell.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps20lbs28reps20lbs38reps20lbs2. Kettlebell Row
SETS LOGGED781,099Back Strength93 mScoreBackKettlebellsThe Kettlebell Row is a great exercise for strengthening your back. It involves using one kettlebell, which helps you focus on one side of your body at a time and improves core stability while maintaining posture.
How to do it
The Kettlebell Row is a great exercise for strengthening your back. It involves using one kettlebell, which helps you focus on one side of your body at a time and improves core stability while maintaining posture.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps20lbs28reps20lbs38reps20lbs3. Kettlebell Alternating Row
SETS LOGGED573,967Back Strength91 mScoreBackKettlebellsThe Kettlebell Alternating Row is a back-strengthening exercise that also works your shoulders and biceps. By alternating lifts, you give each side time to rest and focus, making it effective for building strength and muscle.
How to do it
The Kettlebell Alternating Row is a back-strengthening exercise that also works your shoulders and biceps. By alternating lifts, you give each side time to rest and focus, making it effective for building strength and muscle.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps17.5lbs28reps17.5lbs38reps17.5lbs4. Kettlebell Halo
SETS LOGGED165,260Shoulders Strength90 mScoreShouldersKettlebellsThe Kettlebell Halo is a simple exercise that works your shoulders and helps improve their mobility. It involves moving a kettlebell around your head, which also engages your core for stability.
How to do it
The Kettlebell Halo is a simple exercise that works your shoulders and helps improve their mobility. It involves moving a kettlebell around your head, which also engages your core for stability.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps15lbs28reps15lbs38reps15lbs5. Kettlebell Sit Up and Press
SETS LOGGED219,940Abs Strength62 mScoreAbsKettlebellsThe Kettlebell Sit Up and Press is a strength exercise that combines a sit up with an overhead press. It works your core and shoulders, helping to build strength in both areas.
How to do it
The Kettlebell Sit Up and Press is a strength exercise that combines a sit up with an overhead press. It works your core and shoulders, helping to build strength in both areas.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps17.5lbs28reps17.5lbs38reps17.5lbs
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