Beginner Kettlebell Exercises for Women

[Chiellemoos]

Excellent vid - even for beginning guys! Thanks a lot you two - or more!

[wannaknowit]

is this kettlebell the lady is lifting about 10-15 kgs?or heavier?

[JacqF85]

@ausiekettlebells whats the best kettlebells weigt for begginers? Thanks!

[order2khaos]

@annehadarik - Kettlebell swings are properly done with an explosive, full extension of the legs, hip flexors, and core-- what you observed as "snapping" the knees is the appropriate technique, and is not harmful in any way. What you do not want to do is practice the movement with any less than maximum extension, because otherwise, you will not see the full benefit of the exercise. Cheers.

[Criosdaidh]

@order2khaos And where did you get that jive from? She's going to wreck her knees doing the swing that way. The swing is for your glutes, as he stated correctly in the video. Your glutes are responsible for hip extension. She was barely getting any hip flexion/extension in that exercise. All her bend was coming from her lower back, not her hips. She was working her erector spinae more than her glutes. She's supposed to be using her glutes to create the kettlebells momentum, not her lower back.

[order2khaos]

@Criosdaidh nuh uh

[lovelygoldensparrow]

@order2khaos I understnad that each person has their own way of doing their fitness regime but,I dont do kettlebell through that "explosive method" and I have still seen maximum results. That explosive way may be fine for others but not all.

[LNRansom]

Thank you, I just got my first kettlebell and this video is very useful for learning the basics!

[elongton1]

thank you

[parkerholly]

I just bought my kettlebell, so I am excited to get started.

[CzechFitnessGirl]

very good video! I just signed up for CrossFit and I didn't use how to use Kettlebells.

Thanks!

[piperpig]

Get up, sit up. Sit up for your rights.

[81lisaanne]

what weight size is she using? Im just starting out?

[davisracquet]

What's interesting to me is that I THINK many of the workouts that say "for women" should also say "and men over 50"

[MamaJacqueroo]

It makes my back hurt to watch this. Geez I wish I could participate in this.

[MzBabsie]

@MamaJacqueroo You can do ANYTHING you put your mind to. Anything.

[finearf]

Please let me know what weigh kettlebell you are using for each exercise

[isenstrider]

@ annehadarik

Agreed. Swings arent well executed.

[annehadarik]

please correct her posture! she is snapping her knees in the first exercise. Kettle weight training needs to be done more fluently and controlled.

[Criosdaidh]

@annehadarik I was just going to post the exact same thing. I have a 4 year degree in Strength and Conditioning and have been a PT for 5 years since graduating. Her lower back was acting as the fulcrum in the swing and not only was she locking out her knees she was popping/snapping which is exponentially worse. Not that this means it's any worse than the rest of the 60 bucks and 2 x 8 hour day certified personal trainers putting videos on the tube.

[adiebabe68]

Awesome ideas! I'm a sportbike rider and want to get into better shape to start with as well as maintain my core strength off-season. I used to indoor-wall climb during the winter months but laid off it over a year ago...this will do nicely! (Plus I'm starting back climbing in a month I think...)

[BeckyFoxFitness]

Great workout!

[luluvioletz]

what weight was she using? or what weight would be recommended for a beginner? thanks.

[helenajeon80]

I would like to know how to lose the fat under the upper arms. You know the sagging flesh? I can't wait to get rid of the fat! Oh I just bought a 5 lbs kettlebell for my arms. I know it's very light but I am a beginner and want to focus on the tricep areas.

[princessnoor13]

Awesome exercises... great video! Very clear! Thanks!

[Circusmnkee]

Good vid man!

[phil296em]

Hi my wife is interested in starting kettlebell training !! and im trying to get her some workout ideas. i was wondering if you would recommend doing these in a tabata style workout ? and would they be benificial for toning and and giving you an good aenorobic workout at the same time ??

[AussieKettlebells]

thanks for the interest guys.....got a few more in the pipeline for the girls....let us know if you have any good ideas and well put up a vid!

[onelaststand1]

ok.. im so glad i came upon this site.. a few basic, good exercises that wont have me tossing the kettlebell through my tv..ive booked marked this one!

[pusher1012000]

id hit it

[usbsol]

Hey:) I have a hard time understanding how kettlebell training can be genderspecific... Learning proper swing-snatch-press technique has, as i see it, nothing to do with whether you're a guy or a girl or something inbetween...

[Chachomoo]

I think the workout in this video isn't gender specific, however it focuses on areas of the body that women in particular are concerned about. Also its rare to see good kettlebell instructional videos with women involved.

[usbsol]

Hi Chach - I agree that the video isn't genderspecific - what I object to is calling it 'kb's for women' there is no such thing. Gluteues maximus and minimus (ass) are equally important for men and women - just like hip extension is and pressing strength and so on. Maybe if they called it 'kb's by women' that would be more to the point. But definitely more women should do kb's - super fun/ctional way to get in shape - litterally ;)

[kellyilla]

Wow. Never heard of this workout. But I am now VERY interested in trying it out!

[Kettlebill]

Awesome! Not enough of this stuff out there. keep it coming lads