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Single Kettlebell Exercises

ccolizzi
ccolizzi Posts: 12 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Can anyone recommend single kettlebell exercises for upper body?

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  • lx1x
    lx1x Posts: 38,332 Member
    Curls.. lifts.. pulls...name a few
  • pierinifitness
    pierinifitness Posts: 2,226 Member
    What are your goals and what is your current skill level using a KB? What is (are) the weight of your current KB inventory?
  • ccolizzi
    ccolizzi Posts: 12 Member
    Zero skill. Never used kettlebells before. Recently lost 35-40 lbs. Just looking to tone. Chest, Shoulders, Arms, Back. Do something everyday. Light weight kbell only 25 lbs and 8 lbs. Haven't lifted in years and feel weak so looking to do light weight high reps.
  • pierinifitness
    pierinifitness Posts: 2,226 Member
    @ccolizzi, I honestly don't think a kettlebell is a good fitness tool to begin your fitness training journey given what you've shared. Is there a way you can use dumbbells or resistance bands?
  • kjm3579
    kjm3579 Posts: 3,974 Member
    https://info.kettlebellkings.com/kettlebell-workouts
  • Joanna2012B
    Joanna2012B Posts: 1,448 Member
    Kettle bell chest press, kb tricep press, kb shake, kb upright row, kb crossover row ( like starting a gas lawnmower)
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I agree with the suggestions to start with DB and bands. Get your basic form and conditioning in place, then take a KB class. There is a lot of form needed to use KB safely. You also can use them for weighted lower body exercises like squats, squat row, and weighted lunges, and also I like single arm bent over row.
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    I would reiterate what the others say: Take a class or work with a kettlebell trainer first, and go slowly.
    That said, they're fun and this guy (below) has a bunch of single-kettlebell complexes a person can do.
    https://www.instagram.com/primal.swoledier/
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Oh, and deadlift or single leg deadlift
  • ccolizzi
    ccolizzi Posts: 12 Member
    Thanks to those that answered my question. For the others, I'm not buying different equipment, hiring trainers or taking classes. Weight is weight. But I appreciate your insights and will be aware of form & technique.
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