A trainer says these are the first kettlebell moves you should learn to build lower-body strength

Woman in blue sportswear exercises with kettlebell.

I favor kettlebells over dumbbells, barbells and even machines in the gym. I find that kettlebells offer a challenge while still allowing me to move my body in a way that feels natural and functional, and they’re an easy way to add load to bodyweight exercises when I’m ready to progress.

“Using kettlebells allows you to provide more resistance and strengthen through progressive overload,” agrees certified personal trainer and BowFlex fitness advisor, Amy Kiser Schemper, who adds that “kettlebells also allow you to train unilaterally (one side at a time) to improve balance, coordination and correct muscle imbalances.”