Kettlebell Exercises: Technique, Muscles and Swaps

Kettlebells shine for swings, carries and hinges because the handle sits away from the weight. Learn the hip hinge before you learn to swing.

Back

• Kettlebell Row Beginner

Shoulders

• Kettlebell Halo Beginner
• Kettlebell Overhead Press Intermediate

Legs

• Kettlebell Front Rack Lunge Intermediate
• Kettlebell Goblet Squat Beginner

Glutes and Hamstrings

• Kettlebell Deadlift Beginner
• Kettlebell Swing Intermediate
• Single-Leg Kettlebell Deadlift Intermediate

Core

• Kettlebell Around the World Beginner
• Kettlebell Figure 8 Intermediate
• Kettlebell Russian Twist Intermediate
• Kettlebell Windmill Advanced
• Suitcase Carry Beginner

Full Body

• Kettlebell Clean Intermediate
• Kettlebell High Pull Intermediate
• Kettlebell Snatch Advanced
• Kettlebell Thruster Intermediate
• Turkish Get-Up Advanced

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Compiled by the Unite Journal Crew. Last checked October 2026.