Just like interval training, this type of weight training will not only increase your heart rate but will also boost your endurance.
It’s a great fitness tool that can’t go unnoticed. So if you’re a personal trainer looking for exercises your clients will love or looking for a new exercise to spice up your routine, then you need to take a look at these five kettlebell exercises:
If you’ve picked something up off the floor or lifted a heavy box, then you’ve already practised the deadlift movement pattern - all you need now is a kettlebell.
The kettlebell deadlift is a complete lower-body exercise created to build stronger hamstrings and glutes.
How to do a kettlebell deadlift:
Squeeze your glutes as you begin to stand. Ensure the kettlebell is being lifted rather than raised.
Example of a Kettlebell Deadlift.
The kettlebell swing is a full-body exercise that builds strength, improves cardiovascular health and is light on your joints. More specifically, the kettlebell swing will work on your core, back, shoulders, hamstrings, quads and glutes.
Here’s an example of How to do a Kettlebell Swing.
How to do a kettlebell swing:
Time for a bit of leg action using kettlebells. Kettlebell lunges are a fantastic workout to strengthen your glutes, hamstrings and quads.
Here’s an example of how to do a kettlebell lunge.
The kettlebell thruster works over 600 muscles, making this an excellent full-body workout. This also makes it a cardiovascular exercise - a perfect addition to interval training.
How to do a kettlebell thruster:
Here’s an example of a Kettlebell Thruster.
Want to build triceps, shoulders and upper back? Then the kettlebell halo is a great workout.
Here’s an example of a Kettlebell Halo.
Want to take your kettlebell skills from novice to master? Enrol in our enhanced kettlebell CPD course today.
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