How to Use kettlebell in a Sentence

kettlebell

noun
  • The next-best thing to a bar and plates is two heavy kettlebells.
    — Harry Guinness, Popular Science, 13 May 2020
  • There were free weights and kettlebells.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Hold a kettlebell in both hands, resting on top of your chest.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Hold a kettlebell with both hands and your palms facing down.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Grip the kettlebell handle with your right hand to free up your left hand.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 6 Sep. 2018
  • Pick a lighter kettlebell, rest for a few minutes, or call it a day.
    — Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2020
  • Bend your knees slightly, and squat down to reach the kettlebell.
    — NBC News, 7 June 2019
  • Hinge at your hips and bend your knees slightly to grab the kettlebell or bar.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Hold the kettlebell with both hands and stand up, keeping your back straight.
    — Hilary Achauer, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Hold a kettlebell in your left hand, keeping your right arm down by your side.
    — Danielle Zickl, Health, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Lots of brands that aren’t kettlebell brands make bells with non-slip rubber grip.
    — Amber Sayer, SELF, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Push your hips back, and squat to grab kettlebell or weight (overhand grip).
    — Evin Billington, Health.com, 11 July 2017
  • With straight arms, hike the kettlebell back between your legs.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 17 June 2026
  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Then, lift your chest and push your hips forward to swing the kettlebell up in front of the body.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Allow the kettlebell to come up to chest height before pulling it back down.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • To do it, stand holding a kettlebell in your left hand at your shoulder.
    — Andrew Heffernan, Men's Health, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Ready to hit the mat for this fiery kettlebell lower body workout?
    — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 20 Mar. 2021
  • Stand holding a kettlebell or dumbbell in your right hand in front of your right thigh.
    — Dana Santas, CNN, 3 Aug. 2020
  • Thrust your hips forward and swing the kettlebell in front of you to shoulder height.
    — Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2021
  • Sit back on your heels and reach behind you with both hands to grab the kettlebell handle.
    — Dana Santas, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Hold a light kettlebell in your right hand, palm facing your torso.
    — Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 17 June 2022
  • Hold a kettlebell or dumbbell in the right hand, at shoulder height.
    — Mallory Creveling, Health.com, 10 Sep. 2021
  • With straight arms and a tight core, lift the kettlebell by pushing your hips forward.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Rack the kettlebell at chest, then lift it overhead, keeping eyes on the weight.
    — Jordan Galloway, Women's Health, 25 July 2023
  • As the kettlebell swings forward, quickly thrust your hips and stand up.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Keep your back straight and sit back so that the kettlebell is between your legs under the hips.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Bend your knees slightly and swing the kettlebell back between your legs.
    — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026

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