15 MUST-DO Kettlebell Exercises | Strong from Head to Toe

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Kettlebell training can transform your body! Discover 15 of the MUST DO exercises to gain strength from head to toe...
The kettlebell is easily one of the most diverse strength tools available. With just one KB you can train your entire body effectively. In recent years (the last decade or so) KBs have become extremely popular... you can find pink and yellow - 5, 10 and 20 lb kettlebells all over the place making it less intimidating for the beginner lifters and the ladies. This did not used to be the case....
Initially the kettlebell came over from Russia a few decades ago and took time to gain popularity. This intimidating iron ball with a handle on it was not available in most gyms. Picking up a 24kg (53 lb) kettlebell for the first time gets your attention. It DOES NOT feel like a dumbbell. Handling it doesn't feel like anything you've ever done before however the benefits of using it well are hard to count.
Kettlebell training strengthens your muscles, connective tissue, mind-muscle connection, improves breathing practices, improves mental focus, brings balance to the body, corrects poor posture and the list goes on...
While there are literally 100s of exercises to do with kettlebells, these happen to be 15 of my favorite. Doing just a fraction of these exercises will help strengthen the entire body and wear you out!
Here are 15 MUST DO Kettlebell Exercises
1) KB Deadlift
2) KB Swing
3) KB Clean
4) KB Press
5) KB (Goblet) Squat
6) KB Snatch
7) Double KB Swing
8) KB Row
9) KB Chest Press
10) KB Bottoms Up Curl
11) KB Arm Extension
12) KB Turkish Get Up
13) KB Farmer's Carry
14) KB Rack Carry
15) KB Waiter's Carry
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[@Criticalbench]

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[@barackthecomposer6642]

Criticalbench Do you have a detailed CHECKLIST for doing the kettle bell swing and deadlift?

[@Criticalbench]

@@barackthecomposer6642 Sorry, we missed this. Yes we do if you search our channel for all kettlebell video content you'll come across some.

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

@@Criticalbench Awesomeness.... KETTLE BELLS are making fitness during the pandemic achievable and successful... KB's affordable alternative to a home gym back up to a regular gym...

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[@mohammedzahid7818]

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[@stephensmith7149]

Here are the 15 exercises: 1- KB deadlift 2- KB swing 3- KB clean 4- KB press 5- KB squat (goblet squat) 6- KB snatch 7- Double KB swing 8- KB row 9- KB chest press 10- KB bottoms up curl 11- KB triceps extension 12- Turkish Getup 13- KB farmers carry 14- KB rack carry 15- KB waiters carry

[@barackthecomposer6642]

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[@patrickharris7825]

The real MVP

[@handsomejack5787]

Cheers for that

[@allobove7798]

Good on you.

[@umardraz6387]

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[@shantanubhati127]

Very good brother . God bless you. Love and respect from India

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you, thank you!

[@tjbren576]

I. can attest to the effectiveness of these exercises! I'm 60 years old and didn't even know what a kettlebell was! But now, I'm doing all of these!

[@Criticalbench]

Wow, that's so great to hear! Keep it up :-)

[@bluemeanie1951]

Nice one Bren, I'm a little older but after seeing these exercises, I'm gonna go for it. Keep up the good work.

[@tootoojain8841]

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[@jamestramel4046]

Kettlebells are no joke. I have lost body weight, gained definition all over my body, and noticed an increase in overall strength. Thanks for sharing.

[@Criticalbench]

No doubt they are terrific. Some of the most fit and strongest people I know train routinely with kettlebells. Chris 😉💪🏻

[@marlenarybak4855]

I m a big fan of coach Brian, but after watching this I think coach Chris is so strong 💪, well done Coach Chris you are awesome

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you, thank you... I appreciate that! 😎

[@Tomara632]

Thanks for so many kb variations... Never seen so many of these

[@Criticalbench]

Most welcome 😊

[@aj2k30]

Great video! I would say those farmer walks should be done with ONE KETTLEBELL AT A TIME!

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you!

[@ramonreyes5846]

Thanks for posting this...lots of options to create a good KB circuit workout

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@bevb3365]

Thanks for video will incorporate some of these exercises into my routine.

[@Criticalbench]

Love hearing this! Let us know how it goes

[@bevb3365]

I can testify that your videos have worked for me as to date I have lost 5 stones in weight.

[@Karimdelacreme]

I am here due to lockdown! I have two 26KG kettlebells. Already smashing the swings,snatch,clean! Trying to achieve one arm overhead Squat.

[@Criticalbench]

Nice work!!

[@tamrawondrow1939]

Good job Coach Chris. Looking good. Tough workout! My back does not like the kettlebell so we'll. I stick to my dumbbells & other items 💜

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@pederstrand8349]

Lighten the load and work up more gradually. Weight training is a marathon, not a Sprint.

[@jgn2112]

You listed them in your description. Thumb'd up and sub'd. Also watched the whole video. Thank you!

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome, thanks for the sub! 💪

[@amber40494]

Thanks! I'm so bored with the gym This will give me up I'm sure!

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for watching

[@TravisL001]

To anyone who works at a desk all day - do the swings! You’ll be sitting upright all day as if your spine was a steel rod.

[@mattchew69er]

Lmao that would drive me nuts I work 6-6 on your feet shifts sole reason I started working out and now I'm one of the fastest out of 3 or 4 people

[@Mr.Helper.]

She calls it my steel rod ...... nah, I’m single

[@subhanali9050]

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[@Alexander2020]

Can’t wait to try this tomorrow. Thanks!

[@Criticalbench]

You have my support 👊

[@JohnStefaniFI]

Can't wait to do some of these!!

[@Criticalbench]

Yay! We can't wait for you to try these, John 👍

[@wolfeboy20]

I'm so glad I've purchased a 30 & 20 pound kettlebell this past week, can't wait to start the week off with some of these exercises. thank you!

[@Criticalbench]

You have our support!!!

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[@alphonzawill]

Great demonstrations. What brand of bells are those?

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you 🙏 I believe these were purchased through Rogue. I’m not 💯 sure. Just be sure to get real all iron bells... nothing with rubber or coverings.

[@balajichandramohan9707]

That was a great workout using Kettlebell. Can you please tell me how many reps and rounds recommend for these 15 exercises.

[@Criticalbench]

10-12 reps of each exercise

[@koketsokupe6353]

When he does the the kettle bell press he looks like Madea giving attitude

[@MichaelLee-so9rc]

Been bodybuilding, & weight-lifting for 45 years, & have recently started using kettle bells to enhance & improve my atheticism.

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! Keep up all your hard training and you'll be great... we appreciate your efforts! 💪

[@anthonyquiroz1998]

Great exercise with the kettlebells that's my next work out thanks for sharing dude

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! Best of luck and let us know how it goes :-)

[@Master-AGN]

KB arm extensions with a half sit-up really unlocks the upper spine.

[@Fares2012FA]

Should I try all 15 workouts with multiple rounds for each exercise ?

[@Criticalbench]

I would split these up rather than do all 15 in one workout.

[@Fares2012FA]

@@Criticalbench so I do 5 different workouts every day of three days with maybe 2 or 3 rounds each depending on my stamina ?

[@phinkyrai18]

Thanks and Recommended for all

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you be sure to subscribe for more content like this!

[@bnajav]

I train with almost every exercise shown here, and this is awesome,good stuff bro

[@Criticalbench]

Great to hear! We can't wait for you to try it!

[@darylhodkinson5369]

Thanks Chris , i have just started putting KB'S in my weight routine as i have been doing the Gym since 1989 90 ish , and really enjoy what i have learn from your Channel ,,, i do my xtra trainng outside on the Farm where i live in Northern Ontario Canada .... it sure helps in so many ways being 55 now and feeling like a 27 yr old lol,,,, true story ,,, thanks again have a Beauty Summer ...... but i love winter lol...

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks so much for watching Daryl!

[@jamesredmidgley7778]

Glad iv found the kettle bells and enjoying these work outs. I'm pretty out of shape and weak in my left arm and struggling with a 10kg. Best to go to buy 8kg or 6kb? Thanks!

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks 😊 Go to 6kg and work up from there!

[@alanwright1132]

SUBSCRIBED! Some technical tips, do’s and dont’s, for each exercise would be awesome!

[@Criticalbench]

Alan Wright Awesome 👏 will do. The next video 😉👍🏻

[@michaelgallagher6572]

Hi there just wondering do u do all these exercises in one day how many reps and sets do u do and how many times a week would u want to be doing them thanks brilliant video 👍💪

[@Criticalbench]

Great question. I would begin by selecting 3-5 of the movements demonstrated and do 5-8 reps per exercise. Do 3 rounds with rest periods of 60 secs or so between rounds. Kettlebell training is technical so give it time to get good at these lifts and start with light to moderate weight.

[@michaelgallagher6572]

Thanks for getting back to me I do a 100 kettlebell swings every day so I want to mix it up 👍

[@Criticalbench]

That's awesome. Swings and deadlifts are your core KB exercises, do more of those than anything to get amazing at the hip hinge 👍😆

[@barackthecomposer6642]

Criticalbench I see basically three movements breakdown: 1. Tabletop position 2. Hike the football 🏈 3. Standing PLANK

[@stephenbethell7548]

Great video . I'm going to grab my kettle bells right now !

[@Criticalbench]

That's the spirit, Stephen!!!

[@susanhemion8210]

I’m 67 and have been doing the KB work out for a month. I have had increased strength and this has helped me lose belly fat better than anything I’ve ever tried. I keep adding more.

[@Criticalbench]

Way to go!

[@hahandroo]

awesome! I got a couple kettle bells on the way.

[@Criticalbench]

Right on!

[@renealvarez5874]

Thanks best video I've seen

[@Criticalbench]

Wow, thanks!

[@MissCaramelSmoothie]

What is the difference between working one side at a time vs. working both sides simultaneously? For example, for the chest press, should you do a double chest press or one side at a time? Which yields the greatest benefit?

[@ayayazn5115]

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[@scottyhenderson1152]

Great vid, how about some Willie Nelson instead of this backing track??

[@hemiallen3576]

Thanks for sharing.Awesome.

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome!

[@ryanimpink13]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for watching!

[@murphdog9506]

Those skull KBs are sick!

[@Criticalbench]

Sure are

[@mazsax999]

I think that was code for "...where can I get those...?"

[@espaciojonatantolosa]

Wow! It really helps me!

[@Criticalbench]

We're so glad to hear that this helped!

[@Lykos-i2m]

awesome job thanks for sharing!

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome

[@gabriellemarcia6222]

Coach, thank you for the awesome video! As a beginner, is it ok that I start with my 15 lbs KB? That's what I own presently...

[@Criticalbench]

Yes, of course : )

[@gabriellemarcia6222]

@@Criticalbench thank you!!

[@chriswilson5471]

Yes, any weight is fine to get started and comfortable with the base movements!!

[@blancaurena3015]

Gracias Coach Chris!! Gran trabajo, excelente💪💪💪💪💪💪👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Criticalbench]

Gracias por ver!

[@rtrohman7227]

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[@Phjghh]

Very good. Most of the videos of weight exercises are obsessed with their own body and show such exercise bare chested to show off their body.

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for watching

[@LD-yq4qc]

Just starting with kettlebells. Great vid. Less talk, more demonstrations. Thanks

[@Criticalbench]

More to come!

[@Anthonydipasquale]

Awesome!! The only disagreement I have is when you said "even if you do ten of these, it'll strengthen your whole body" Bro - even if all one did was snatch or cleans that alone would work and strengthen the entire body! Nice video - good work, man!

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you for your feedback, Anthony! 👍

[@Upperheyford1982]

Nice routines I'm kettlebell fanatic

[@Criticalbench]

Nice! Thanks Calvin, much appreciated man. Coach Chris

[@josecoronas8716]

15 must do kettlebell exercises... Meh Strong from head to toe... Omg I'm in

[@Criticalbench]

How'd you do?!

[@josecoronas8716]

@@Criticalbench realized a bench will be a good next equipment to buy, can pull out 12 out of the 15 with my 35pounders, haven't try the double kb swing and not strong enough yet for turkish get up and the snatch

[@clevelandaglennable]

Great workout! Just getting started with Kettlebell training. Looking forward to more videos. How does one become a certified trainer?

[@Criticalbench]

Great to hear, thank you!! The best organizations to get certified with are the RKC by Dragondoor or SFG, Strong First.

[@haroonhamza4940]

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[@bluemeanie1951]

Brilliant video, thank you so much for showing these exercises. A much underestimated piece of equipment, that helps muscle growth in many areas people wouldn't think about. Now I don't have to be frustrated that other apparatus is taken up in my gym, I can use these instead.

[@Criticalbench]

Absolutely!! Thank you so much Richard. I love KBs. They've been instrumental in my training for 7 years now. So glad you found this. Cheers!!

[@jorgevelarde4788]

A few of the exercises are true kettlebell exercises (full body movements), the rest are muscle specific ones that you can do with dumbbells.

[@Nickraculous]

The weight distribution is always going to be different though so in that way they are still unique.

[@999jay999]

Great Video, are you using the same weighted kettle-bell throughout what I mean I take it that there are different designs but same weight ?, what Kg kettle-bell you recommend using ?

[@Criticalbench]

Yes, Coach Chris is using various weights. What you want to do is choose weights for each exercise that will challenge you so that you get the most benefit from the workout however, be sure to also choose weights that allow you to execute each exercise properly

[@tscrawford11]

Is there a significant difference in benefit between a single arm swing and a clean? They seem like very similar movements, but the clean has a bit of a pause at the top. Thanks for all of the exercise ideas!

[@donnypipes]

Love the vid!!! These will definitely help me with my workout. Only problem is your farmer's tan was very distracting.

[@Criticalbench]

We can't wait for you to try the exercises!

[@Singletracklover]

Dam Nice man. I had no idea. Can't wait to try some of these. Thank you.

[@Criticalbench]

Best of luck!

[@bryonbauer632]

I'm new to Kettle bells so I tried all these. I did two sets of 10 for everything here. Took about 1 1/2 hours. Completely kicked my ass. Loved it

[@Criticalbench]

Bryon Bauer That’s great! Thanks for sharing Byron 😉👍🏻💪🏼

[@bigshizzal]

Thank you for kettle bell demonstration. Excellent post!

[@Criticalbench]

And thank you! Glad you liked it

[@steveshepherd333]

Thought this was a good selection of KB exercises.... it’s actually motivated me to get my set of kettlebells out again. Thanks :-) Steve UK

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome, Steve!

[@wilsonmartial1224]

nice video ,l see you are a specialist ,bravo

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you! :-)

[@ajparr5585]

I usually do my carries unilaterally for frontal plane stability . 1 bucket being harder than 2

[@Criticalbench]

Nice!

[@CromeFitnessLtd]

Nice, thanks man

[@Criticalbench]

The Cromey Zone You’re welcome 😉

[@musiqal333]

I feel like the KB Turkish get up has a lot of steps for me to remember. Like I must rehearse it. But hey, looks like an important exercise. Thanks for sharing.

[@Criticalbench]

It seems that way but once you get into the "groove" it flows quite easily.

[@musiqal333]

@@Criticalbench then that's the groove I will get. Thanks again.

[@musiqal333]

@@Criticalbench I must admit, I actually tried out some different kettlebells exercises because of your video.

[@salimaltamimi4567]

Thanks man for your help today

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome

[@doreostargolden2416]

nice gym! so cool the grass

[@Criticalbench]

It really is!

[@stijnstrotmann]

Yes, I love kettlebell exercises! Too bad you didn't put some extra info in there.. while you show your snatches for instance.. you could mension something about placement of your hands for example.. would have made this so much better. Still a great vid though. :)

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for your feedback

[@handoromper7987]

Great video thanks and the super hard Turkish Get Up that’s a real pro move.

[@Criticalbench]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@obaidfarghani9202]

Awesome coach thanks

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome

[@AB-xd8ft]

Thanks coach , very informative 💪

[@Criticalbench]

Sure thing! Stay tuned for more :-)

[@e365exercise3]

One item he doesn’t mention is how rapidly your heart’s beats-per-minute climbs. You can go from 100 to 170 in under 12 kettlebell swings. If you feel lightheaded, you’ve exceeded your safe bpm.

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for your feedback

[@kylewattssurfing3266]

Awesomeness cool thxxxxxxx.....

[@Criticalbench]

Glad you like it

[@somedude8807]

Great exercises. I assume gym shoes are optional ? ;)

[@Criticalbench]

Yes they are with many of these moves. You're more grounded with kettlebells when barefoot.

[@jezjoseph]

first video , where the presenter actually breaks a sweat like a real person , my kettle bell is in the post I will give these ago !!!

[@Criticalbench]

We can't wait for you to try it, Jez!

[@MersayW]

Your Form is on point ❤❤❤❤

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you for watching

[@921ster]

I want that skull kettlebell, what company sells them? Awesome workout too, great ideas for different routines.

[@dereksmallsuk]

Order real skull kettlebells direct from Syria, courtesy of good ole USA....... small sizes readily available!

[@kewlbreeze6877]

Iron skull fitness, Galion, Oh, Ive actually been there, I know the guy who owns the building. Made in the USA.

[@kewlbreeze6877]

That skull was made from an actual skull from Africa, each weight just change ratio in size

[@nikolinajosipovic7611]

Great,thank you😃

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome. Stay tuned for more!

[@jeanmarcpointcubenguejip2521]

Awesome workout

[@NarcissismInsights]

Great vid man, I gonna incorporate a few of these into my workout.

[@Criticalbench]

Great to hear! Let us know how it goes

[@ChiefGonzales12776]

Nice work

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks

[@princessvanessa3956]

Wow Chris! That was crazy. Looks like a hard but very good workout. Well done Coach 🙂👌

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you Princess Vanessa! :-)

[@ajpappas7652]

This music makes me feel like it is 2013.

[@MistahMolosser]

AJ Pappas please elaborate.

[@ThePathOfEudaimonia]

@@MistahMolosser Dubstep was very popular in that year.

[@benzmane7564]

*2010

[@finethehuman1821]

Good ole dubstep. Love it

[@temurra7905]

Great work ! I would go deeper on the goblet squats and take my time on the turkish get ups

[@Criticalbench]

Thank you for watching

[@johnbolton7774]

Can the double kettlebell exercises be done with odd sets, I've 12kg and 16kg

[@Criticalbench]

It's not really optimal, however I would not say don't do it. If you can get another 12 or 16kg kettlebell that would be great. If no I would at least recommend switching kettlebells with each set, doing 4 rounds to give each side an equal workout as far as volume moved.

[@pederstrand8349]

All the pressing movements and farmer's walk are great using uneven weight. It adds another challenge. Just remember to switch the weights each set.

[@randolfhernandez1027]

Very nices exercises.

[@Criticalbench]

Yes they are!

[@bellanusum1899]

Awesome!!! Thank you for the workout ideas 👍

[@wespheew2960]

It's great to show all of there exercises but please look the part. As a coach, trainer or mentor, we have to be an inspirational for others, teaching them the fundamentals of each workout but as also need to look like we are gaining the looks of one.

[@Bravoman6969]

great KB workout

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks

[@sweatymurphy6562]

Thank you so much your awesome.

[@YamadaDesigns]

Are these all the official names of the exercises?

[@nc_Co-Pilot]

Good stuff. Definitely going to add some of these to the arsenal. Also who is the music by?

[@Criticalbench]

Thanks for watching. Not sure about the music, sorry

[@williamlynch9771]

Criticalbench music is AWFUL!!!!

[@kornadus]

I love it🙂thx

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome! Glad you loved it!

[@Charliemmafan]

Those are some great exercises thanks for sharing but I don't remember ever seeing a waiter carry people's food or drinks straight over their heads with their arms straight but nonetheless I'm sure that's an effective exercise as well that I've actually never tried but awesome video!

[@Criticalbench]

Glad you liked it!

[@localplumber3005]

Thanks for the video brother, exactly what I needed

[@Criticalbench]

Right on time... Go ahead and give it a try! 👍

[@irishman485]

How many of each do you think I should do if I pick a handful of them that’s my issue is how many to make it effective

[@Criticalbench]

If time is a problem, split them up into 3 different routines of 5 exercises each

[@ryanp8920]

He says it’s a full body workout if you do even 10 of these exercises like that’s an accomplishment Squat Chin up Overhead press Push ups/bench press I did it in 4

[@Criticalbench]

Yeah it’s one of those things that you say when you’re in the process of filming an unscripted video. I could’ve done it in three moves. Swing, squat and overhead press 😉👍🏻💪🏻

[@obaidfarghani9202]

Coach KB turkish get up whats value/benefit of that and what part of body does it hit ? never understood that :)

[@Criticalbench]

Turkish get up is a great functional movement that not only builds strength but also increase your overall body stability, awareness, balance, and coordination.

[@obaidfarghani9202]

Criticalbench thanks

[@brooklynglasscock4503]

Will try to his tomorrow

[@Criticalbench]

Awesome! We can't wait for you to try it!

[@nunok1813]

Very useful video, thank you

[@Criticalbench]

You are welcome!! Chris

[@Criticalbench]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@Newbport849]

Dudes a beast

[@Criticalbench]

Yeah!! 😎

[@dimon7188]

Please indicate the weight of each KB in your video, that YOU used. Thanks!