Kettlebells are versatile free weights where the mass is positioned away from the handle, differing from the design of dumbbells.
This unique feature allows for a range of effective exercises, such as kettlebell swings, which utilize the distinctive weight distribution and also more conventional movements like goblet squats.
When focusing on the shoulders, exercises like overhead presses and straight arm raises effectively target this muscle group involved in upper body motions.
Workouts for the biceps and shoulders include functional pulling movements that engage both as primary or secondary muscle groups.
While preferred exercises can vary, tailored rep schemes and weights consider averages of individuals who are 5'10", 180 lbs, and 35 years old, with adjustments made for personal aptitude.
By integrating deltoid-targeting movements, participants can achieve comprehensive upper body strength benefits.
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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.
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.
The Turkish Get Up is a full-body exercise that builds strength and stability. It primarily works the shoulders, core, and legs through a series of movements from lying down to standing up while holding a weight overhead.
The Turkish Get Up is a full-body exercise that builds strength and stability. It primarily works the shoulders, core, and legs through a series of movements from lying down to standing up while holding a weight overhead.
The Single Arm Bottoms-up Kettlebell Press is a shoulder exercise that helps identify and correct side imbalances by using one kettlebell. Holding the kettlebell upside down adds some instability, which can enhance muscle engagement.
The Single Arm Bottoms-up Kettlebell Press is a shoulder exercise that helps identify and correct side imbalances by using one kettlebell. Holding the kettlebell upside down adds some instability, which can enhance muscle engagement.
The Kettlebell Overhead Press is an exercise that works your shoulders while engaging your core for stability. It involves lifting one kettlebell at a time, which enhances balance and coordination.
The Kettlebell Overhead Press is an exercise that works your shoulders while engaging your core for stability. It involves lifting one kettlebell at a time, which enhances balance and coordination.
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.
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.
The Kettlebell Jerk is a powerful exercise that helps build strength and balance. It focuses on using one hand at a time, which can improve your overall performance in weightlifting.
The Kettlebell Jerk is a powerful exercise that helps build strength and balance. It focuses on using one hand at a time, which can improve your overall performance in weightlifting.
The Kettlebell Thruster is a strength exercise that targets your shoulders, triceps, and quads. Using one kettlebell in each hand helps balance strength on both sides while building power and muscle strength.
The Kettlebell Thruster is a strength exercise that targets your shoulders, triceps, and quads. Using one kettlebell in each hand helps balance strength on both sides while building power and muscle strength.