Free weight56 exercises
Kettlebell
A ball-shaped free weight whose centre of mass sits outside the handle.
- Exercises
- 56
- Body parts
- 7
- Mostly
- Strength
- Level
- Intermediate
Why it wins
That offset centre makes ballistic movements — swings, cleans, snatches — demand far more hip drive and grip strength than a dumbbell would.
Also
Because it combines strength and conditioning in one set, it is a staple of circuit work.
The catch
The technique learning curve is steeper than other free weights; learn the swing before adding load.
Built with a Kettlebell
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Body parts it covers
7 parts- Shoulders24
- Upper legs14
- Waist6
- Chest5
- Back5
+2 more parts
Movements with this equipment reach 20 muscles in total.
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