New to kettlebells? Try this no-swing full-body workout

Woman in a wide squat position holding a kettlebell with both hands in between her legs. she's on a blue exercise mat in a living room with a red exercise ball visible.

Many of my personal training clients have previously injured their lower backs doing kettlebell swings without proper form. While it’s a fantastic move for building strength and power, it’s easy to get wrong if you haven't learned to both brace your core and hip hinge at speed.

If you’re new to kettlebell training there are a few alternative exercises that are more beginner-friendly. Fitness trainer Fiona Judd shares six accessible but still challenging exercises that will work your entire body and improve muscular endurance (your muscle’s ability to sustain repeated effort).