Unilateral training should be a key component of those training for athletics or general health. It often requires a great deal of core stabilisation as well as moving through the movement patterns to gain strength, this means you can get a lot of adaptation from just one exercise. They are also effective if you have limited equipment and only have access to one kettlebell, this will make them the bulk of your training programme.
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This resource was written by Sean Klein. Sean Richard Klein has thousands of hours of coaching experience and a BSc in Sports Science with Management from Loughborough University. He owns a gym in Bayonne France, CrossFit Essor, which runs group classes and a Personal training studio.