Best Beginner Workouts With Kettlebells For Women

About

This workout incorporates kettlebells, versatile free weights that offer unique advantages due to the position of the weight relative to the handle.

They are particularly effective for dynamic movements like swings and can also complement standard exercises such as goblet squats.

Geared toward beginners, the exercises are straightforward, focusing on learning proper technique while minimizing injury risk.

The weight is reduced to facilitate mastering movements but still provides a challenging experience.

For women, the suggested reps and weights are calibrated based on an average height of 5'5", weight of 140 lbs, and age of 34 years.

As individual abilities vary, adjustments can be made to suit personal fitness levels.

The 8 Best Beginner Exercises with Kettlebells for Women

Ranked By

Ranked based on Fitbod's internal data set of the most effective exercises. Learn More

  • 1. Kettlebell Upright Row

    SETS LOGGED
    749,947
    Shoulders Strength
    95 mScore
    Shoulders
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    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.

    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, Weight
    1
    8reps
    15lbs
    2
    8reps
    15lbs
    3
    8reps
    15lbs
  • 2. Kettlebell Row

    SETS LOGGED
    781,099
    Back Strength
    93 mScore
    Back
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    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.

    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, Weight
    1
    8reps
    15lbs
    2
    8reps
    15lbs
    3
    8reps
    15lbs
  • 3. Kettlebell Alternating Row

    SETS LOGGED
    573,967
    Back Strength
    91 mScore
    Back
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    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.

    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, Weight
    1
    8reps
    15lbs
    2
    8reps
    15lbs
    3
    8reps
    15lbs
  • 4. Single Arm Kettlebell Deadlift

    SETS LOGGED
    57,916
    Hamstrings Strength
    86 mScore
    Hamstrings
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    The Single Arm Kettlebell Deadlift is an exercise that improves strength and stability by using one kettlebell. This move targets your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back while working your core to keep your body steady.

    How to do it

    The Single Arm Kettlebell Deadlift is an exercise that improves strength and stability by using one kettlebell. This move targets your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back while working your core to keep your body steady.

  • 5. Kettlebell Halo

    SETS LOGGED
    165,260
    Shoulders Strength
    90 mScore
    Shoulders
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    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.

    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, Weight
    1
    8reps
    12.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    12.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    12.5lbs
  • 6. Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift

    SETS LOGGED
    88,938
    Quadriceps Strength
    76 mScore
    Quadriceps
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    The Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift is a single-arm exercise that works your legs and core. It helps strengthen your quads and promotes better balance by focusing on one side at a time.

    How to do it

    The Kettlebell Suitcase Deadlift is a single-arm exercise that works your legs and core. It helps strengthen your quads and promotes better balance by focusing on one side at a time.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    15lbs
    2
    8reps
    15lbs
    3
    8reps
    15lbs
  • 7. Kettlebell Sit Up and Press

    SETS LOGGED
    219,940
    Abs Strength
    62 mScore
    Abs
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    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.

    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, Weight
    1
    8reps
    15lbs
    2
    8reps
    15lbs
    3
    8reps
    15lbs
  • 8. Standing Kettlebell Calf Raise

    SETS LOGGED
    64,194
    Calves Strength
    93 mScore
    Calves
    Photo of Kettlebells
    Kettlebells

    The Standing Kettlebell Calf Raise is an exercise that strengthens your calves while using kettlebells for added weight. By standing on an elevated surface, you can achieve a greater stretch and improve muscle activation in your calves.

    How to do it

    The Standing Kettlebell Calf Raise is an exercise that strengthens your calves while using kettlebells for added weight. By standing on an elevated surface, you can achieve a greater stretch and improve muscle activation in your calves.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    17.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    17.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    17.5lbs

Alternative Workouts

Alternative Beginner Workouts for Women

Alternative Workouts with Kettlebells for Women

Alternative Beginner Workouts with Kettlebells