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9 Kettlebell Workouts For Beginners

Get into the swing of things.

by Carolyn Steber
9 kettlebell workouts for beginners, straight from fitness pros.
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Using a kettlebell for the first time can be tricky. They’re heavier than they look and are often difficult to maneuver (compared to dumbbells, at least) — but they’re helpful for training multiple muscle groups at once. Get started with these kettlebell workouts for beginners.

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Jordan Duncan’s Beginner Moves

- Goblet squat: Hold kettlebell close to chest in both hands with handle down. Squat, touch elbows to thighs.

- Deadlift: With bell between ankles, hinge at hip & reach down — torso will be at 45-degrees. Grab bell by handle, raise up.

Do 15 each.

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