If you are just starting your journey into training with kettlebells, it can be confusing as to where you start.  What we are going to write about is which kettlebell exercises a beginner should start to learn.  As well as the movement patterns a beginner should learn before starting kettlebell training.

The best kettlebell exercises for a beginner to start learning are the two handed kettlebell swing, one handed kettlebell swing, half Turkish get up, full Turkish get up, kettlebell goblet squat and the kettlebell swap.

Before learning to perform these kettlebell exercises, it is important to learn how to perform the movement patterns such as the hip hinge, the squat, the push, the pull, and the lunge.

These movement patterns will teach you the correct way to move that will improve your physical performance and lower your risk of injury.  These movement patterns are used in most bodyweight exercises, barbell and dumbbell exercises and kettlebell exercises.

This kettlebell exercise involves the hip hinge movement pattern and is the first and most important kettlebell exercise to learn.  It involves the use of the muscles in the hamstrings, core, glute and back in a dynamic manner that improves coordination, strength, and cardiovascular fitness.  This results in a healthy, lean toned look.

Once you have mastered how to do the two handed kettlebell swing, then you can progress on to learning the one handed kettlebell swing. This will increase the demands on your core and stabilizing muscles, and grip strength.  This will lead to an improvement in functional fitness.

The next kettlebell exercise you can start to learn is the kettlebell swap.  This involves you performing a one handed kettlebell swing and at the top of the movement swapping the kettlebell to the other hand and doing a one handed kettlebell swing with the other hand.  This requires good hand eye coordination, timing, balance, and core strength.

Before learning how to perform the kettlebell goblet squat, ensure you learn how to perform the squat movement pattern before-hand.  Once you know how to perform a squat, all you need to do is hold a kettlebell in a goblet position in two hands.

This exercise will help build functional strength and tone the thighs, hamstrings glues and core.

This is a great kettlebell exercise in learning how to improve mobility, stabilise all the muscles in the legs, core, back and shoulders.  Mastering this exercise can be quite challenging in the beginning, however this provides a great foundation for learning the more advanced full turkish get up.

This exercise places a greater demand on mobility, strength and coordination in the core, hips, back and shoulders.  Only learn this exercise once you are competent in the half Turkish get up.

Kettlebell exercises offer numerous benefits for beginners looking to improve their health and fitness. They allow for a full-body workout in a short amount of time, making them ideal for those with busy lives.

Kettlebells also provide functional training, imitating real-life movements and helping improve overall physical performance and reducing bodyfat.   They are also a cost-effective option, that can be carried out in the comfort of your own home.

The dynamic and varied nature of kettlebell exercises also keeps workouts engaging and challenging, preventing boredom and plateaus in progress. Moreover, these exercises can be adapted for all fitness levels, making them suitable for beginners to experienced athletes.