List of All Kettlebell Exercises with Tutorials and Videos

List of all kettlebell training exercises

Following is a complete list of all kettlebell exercises and variations, over 400 kettlebell exercise variations. Some of the exercises are linked to tutorials, PDFs, videos, kettlebell workouts, or articles for more information. Make sure you also check out the 30-minute long video at the bottom with 90+ kettlebell exercises.

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Kettlebell Exercises:

Kettlebell Swing
Kettlebell Clean
Kettlebell Squat
Kettlebell Press
Kettlebell Curl
Kettlebell Getup
Kettlebell Snatch
Kettlebell Jerk
Kettlebell Windmill
Kettlebell Kneeling
Kettlebell Surrender
Kettlebell Lunge
Kettlebell Lift
Kettlebell Row
Armbar
Kettlebell High Pull
Kettlebell Halo
Kettlebell Carry or Walk
Kettlebell Russian Twist
Kettlebell Spartan Side Plank
Kettlebell Spartan Sit
Kettlebell Around The Body / Slingshot
Kettlebell Sidewinder
Kettlebell Slasher
Kettlebell Bootstrappers
Kettlebell Pull Overs
Kettlebell Starfish Reach
Kettlebell Standing Side-Crunch
Kettlebell Shrimp
Kettlebell Woodchopper
Kettlebell Skullcrusher
Kettlebell Overhead Tricep Extensions
Kettlebell Racked Up and Downs
Kettlebell Racked Step Ups
Kettlebell Side Bends
Kettlebell V Ups
Kettlebell Isometrics/Static
Kettlebell Good Morning or Waiters Bow
Kettlebell Push-up

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Kettlebell Exercise Variations:

Kettlebell Swing Variations
- Conventional Swing (AKA Russian Swing)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Squat Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- American Swing
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Atlas Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Kettlebell Sport Swing AKA Pendulum Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Short Lever Swing
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Side-Step Swing
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Side Swing (AKA Suitcase Swing)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebells)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Walking Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Reverse Walking Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Gorilla Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Two-phased Swing (Caveman Kettlebells)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Two-phased High-pull Swing (Caveman Kettlebells)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Crescent Swing
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Hardstyle Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- High Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebells)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- High Pull Swing
  - Single Arm (one kettlebells)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Power Swing (added by Wendy Chappell)
Kettlebell Clean Variations
- Assisted Dead Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Assisted Hang Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Assisted Swing Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Assisted Dead Swing Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Dead Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Hang Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Alternating Double Arm (two kettlebells) AKA Gorilla Cleans
- Gorilla Clean Open Palm
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Swing Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Swing Open Palm Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Swing Waiters Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Pendulum Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Pendulum Open Palm Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Pendulum Waiters Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Pendulum Bottoms-up Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Swing Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Swing Open Palm Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Swing Waiters Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Swing Bottoms-up Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Bottoms Up Clean (added by Wendy Chappell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Half Circular Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Half Circular Dead Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Circular Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm Goblet Clean
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm Horn Clean
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm Open Hand Horn Clean
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
    Part of the online kettlebell clean course
- Double Arm Bottoms-up Horn Clean
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
    Part of the online kettlebell clean course
- Side Dead Clean AKA Suitcase Dead Clean
  Part of the online kettlebell clean course
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Side Hang Clean AKA Suitcase Hang Clean
  Part of the online kettlebell clean course
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Pass-through Side Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
    Part of the online kettlebell clean course
- Dead Split Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
    Part of the online kettlebell clean course
- Hang Split Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Lawnmower Clean
  Part of the online kettlebell clean course
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Switch Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Reverse Lunge Dead Clean
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Squat Variations
- Racked Front Squat
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Deck Squat
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Bottoms-up Squat
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Pistol Squat
  - Frontal Hold Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm Racked (two kettlebells)
- Goblet Squat
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Overhead Squat
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Firemans Squat
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Waiters Squat
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Noob Grip Squat
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Figure 8 Squat
  - Alternating Arm (one kettlebell)
- Static Figure 8 Squat
  - Alternating Arm (one kettlebell)
- Cossack Racked Squat
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Amr (two kettlebells)
- Cossack Overhead Squat
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Cossack Racked plus Overhead Squat
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Alternating Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Thruster Squat
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Racked Bulgarian Split Squat (added by Guiye Marisi)
  - Racked Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Racked Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Racked Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Anyhow Squat
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Static Squat
  - Racked Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Racked Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Racked Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Frontal Hold (one kettlebell)
- Racked Hindu Squat
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Overhead Hindu Squat
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Press Variations
- Conventional Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Assisted Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Strict Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Side Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Bent Side Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Push Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Sots Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Double Arm Alternating (two kettlebells)
- Bottoms Up Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Seated Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Chair Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Bridge Chest Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Lunge Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Floor Side Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Chest Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Chest Legs Raised Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Floor Tricep Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Rotational Press
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Seesaw Press
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Screw Press (AKA Bent Press)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Curl Variations
- Conventional Curl
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Hammer Curl
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Squat Dead Curl
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Gorilla Curls
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Side Curl
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Getup Variations
- Turkish Getup Lunge Style
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Turkish Getup Squat Style
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Half Getup
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Racked Getup
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Shinbox Style Getup
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm Racked (two kettlebells)
  - Double Arm Overhead (two kettlebells)
- Gladiator Getup
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Bottoms-up (squat or lunge style) Getup
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Forward / Backward Roll Getup
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Snatch Variations
- Half Snatch
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Full Snatch
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Open Palm Snatch
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Half Snatch (AKA Half Power Snatch)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Full Snatch (AKA Full Power Snatch)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Front Raise Snatch
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Side Raise Snatch
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Waiters Snatch
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Jerk Variations
- Conventional Jerk
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Split Jerk
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Squat Jerk
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Windmill Variations
- One Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Anyhow
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- 90/90 Windmill (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Kneeling Variations
- Racked
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Racked Hip Extension Lunge
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Surrender Variations
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Lunge Variations
- Racked Lunge
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Overhead Lunge
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Reverse Racked Lunge
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Reverse Overhead Lunge
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Figure 8 Lunge
  - Alternating Arm (one kettlebell)
- Figure O Lunge
  - Alternating Arm (one kettlebell)
- Side or Lateral Lunge
- Rotating Lunge
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Alternating Pass Under Lunge
  - Alternating Arm (one kettlebell)
- Racked Curtsy Lunge
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Overhead Curtsy Lunge
  - One Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Lift Variations
- Racked Deadlift
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Hang Squat Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Hang Hip Hinge Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Squat Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Hip Hinge Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Suitcase Lift
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
- Dead Sumo Squat Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Sumo Hip Hinge Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Stiff Legged Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm Alternating (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Single Stiff Leg Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Single Leg Hip Hinge Lift
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead Burpee Lift
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Dead to Overhead Deadlift
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Row Variations
- Bent Over Lunge Row (needs name improvement)
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Bent Over Dead Row
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebell
- Renegade Row or Plank Row
Armbar
Kettlebell High Pull Variations
- Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm (two kettlebell)
Kettlebell Halo Variations
- Halo
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Ribbons Halo
  - Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Carry or Walk Variations
- Racked Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Racked Double Arm(two kettlebells)
- Goblet
- Overhead Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Overhead Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Suitcase Single Arm (one kettlebell) AKA Farmer Walk
- Suitcase Double Arm (two kettlebells) Aka Farmer Walk
- Waiter Carry
Kettlebell Russian Twist Variations
- Conventional
- Figure 8
Kettlebell Spartan Side Plank
- Single Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Spartan Sit
- Single Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Around The Body / Slingshot Variations
- Conventional
- Slingshot Lunge or Front Leg Pass
- Circular Swing
Sidewinder
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Slasher
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Bootstrappers
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Pull Overs
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Starfish Reach
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Standing Side-Crunch
- Single Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Shrimp
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Woodchopper
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Skullcrusher
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Overhead Tricep Extensions
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Racked Up and Downs Variations
- Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Racked Step Ups Variations
- Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Side Bends Variations
- Single Arm (one kettlebell)
- Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell V Ups
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Isometrics/Static Variations
- Crucifix Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Frontal Hold Double Arm (one kettlebell)
- Y Side Hold Double Arm (two kettlebells)
- Salute
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Good Morning or Waiters Bow

(added by Wendy Chappell)
- Double Arm (one kettlebell)
Kettlebell Sport – Girevoy Sport
- Long Cycle Clean and Jerk
  - Single Arm (one kettlebell)
  - Double Arm (two kettlebells)
Kettlebell Push-up Variations
- Crush grip push-up
- Archer push-up
- Bottoms-up push-up

Transitional Movements

Catch (one kettlebell)
Switch (one kettlebell)

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