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Kettlebell upper body exercises

Kettlebell upper body exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. The kettlebell's offset handle suits swings, cleans, snatches and carries as well as presses and squats.

38 moves34 with 3D demosBeginner 6Intermediate 23Advanced 9

Beginner kettlebell upper body exercises 6

Farmer's carry demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoFarmer's carryBeginner · A dumbbell + A kettlebellKettlebell Halo demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKettlebell HaloBeginner · A kettlebellAlternating Floor Press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoAlternating Floor PressBeginner · A kettlebellExtended Range One-Arm Kettlebell Floor Press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoExtended Range One-Arm Kettlebell Floor PressBeginner · A kettlebellKettlebell Overhead Triceps Extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKettlebell Overhead Triceps ExtensionBeginner · A kettlebellKettlebell Pirate Ships demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKettlebell Pirate ShipsBeginner · A kettlebell

Intermediate kettlebell upper body exercises 23

Alternating bent-over kettlebell row demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoAlternating bent-over kettlebell rowIntermediate · A kettlebellAlternating kettlebell press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoAlternating kettlebell pressIntermediate · A kettlebellBent-over two-kettlebell row demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoBent-over two-kettlebell rowIntermediate · A kettlebellDouble kettlebell military press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDouble kettlebell military pressIntermediate · A kettlebellDouble kettlebell push press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDouble kettlebell push pressIntermediate · A kettlebellKettlebell seesaw press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKettlebell seesaw pressIntermediate · A kettlebellOne-arm kettlebell push press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOne-arm kettlebell push pressIntermediate · A kettlebellOverhead carry (waiter's walk) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOverhead carry (waiter's walk)Intermediate · A dumbbell + A kettlebellSeated kettlebell press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSeated kettlebell pressIntermediate · A kettlebellSuitcase carry demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSuitcase carryIntermediate · A dumbbell + A kettlebellKettlebell Arnold Press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKettlebell Arnold PressIntermediate · A kettlebellKettlebell Sumo High Pull demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKettlebell Sumo High PullIntermediate · A kettlebell

Advanced kettlebell upper body exercises 9

Double kettlebell jerk demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDouble kettlebell jerkAdvanced · A kettlebellKettlebell snatch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoKettlebell snatchAdvanced · A kettlebellOne-arm kettlebell jerk demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOne-arm kettlebell jerkAdvanced · A kettlebellRenegade row demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoRenegade rowAdvanced · A kettlebellTurkish get-up demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoTurkish get-upAdvanced · A kettlebell + A dumbbellDouble Kettlebell Snatch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoDouble Kettlebell SnatchAdvanced · A kettlebellOne-Arm Kettlebell Snatch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOne-Arm Kettlebell SnatchAdvanced · A kettlebellOne-Arm Kettlebell Split Snatch demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOne-Arm Kettlebell Split SnatchAdvanced · A kettlebellPlyo Kettlebell PushupsAdvanced · A kettlebell

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Questions people ask

What are good kettlebell upper body exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Farmer's carry, Kettlebell Halo, Alternating Floor Press. There are 6 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.