When you’re hoping to accomplish the best kettlebell workouts for full-body strength, try these moves.
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For an awesome kettlebell workout, try this full-body move.
“Once you’ve mastered the move, make it more challenging by increasing speed without sacrificing form.”
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A.Get in a sumo squat position with feet wider than hip-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
B.Straighten legs while simultaneously pivoting right foot and lifting right heel.
Return to starting position.
Do 3 sets of 15 to 20 reps per side.
Immediately begin next rep.
Do 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps per side.
A.Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, with a kettlebell in right hand.
Watch Tumminello demo the movehere.
Bend elbows to position the kettlebell in front of right shoulder.
B.Press the kettlebell overhead, and then lower it to front of left shoulder.
C.Keeping right arm stable, lower hips to starting position.
Do 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps per side.
A.Stand with feet together, holding kettlebell in right hand by side.
Return to starting position.
Do 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps per side.
A.Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell in right hand with palm facing body.
Extend left arm out in front of shoulder.
Extend right arm overhead in line with shoulder, turning palm away from body.
(Use arms to guide kettlebell close to body, not to power the pull.)
C.Let the kettlebell drop back down, absorbing the momentum by returning to the half-squat position.
Reach down and grasp kettlebell handle with right hand.
B.Gently swing the kettlebell back between legs and transfer it to left hand.
Weave it around the outside of left leg and then back between legs to switch off to right hand.
C.Weave it around the outside of right leg to complete a figure-8 pattern.
Continue in a consistent flow of motion.
Do 10 to 15 reps, working up to 90 seconds of reps.
