11 beginner exercises with kettlebells

The windmill challenges the body to stack and stabilize while repositioning. The movement here is a simple hinge from the waist, but the overhead arms need to be stacked directly on the shoulders. Practice lightweight at first and move up when you’re ready. You can also try holding a second kettlebell in your lower hand to deadlift each time you stand up.

This video contains some tips on how to hold the kettlebell overhead in case you don’t understand it when you’re carrying. Instead of holding it in the middle of the handle, you’ll want to place your hand near the corner of the handle and place the bell body without pressing it against your forearm to find a comfortable position.