7 Kettlebell Rotation Exercises To Vary Your Core Workouts

Using kettlebell rotation exercises in your workouts can be a great way to diversify the movement patterns you use with kettlebells. Rotational movements should be part of any health and fitness routine and using a kettlebell exercise can be a great way to add them in.

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Sean Klein
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Sean Klein
Published on
11/05/22
Last updated
12/01/23
In This Resource
  • 7 Kettlebell Rotation Exercises
  • Sample Kettlebell Core Session With Rotation
  • More Rotation Exercises
  • Common Questions
  • Why Kettlebell Training For The Core And Fitness?
  • Why Are Rotation Kettlebell Exercises Effective?
  • Should I Use Kettlebells For My Rotational Exercises?

Getting rotation into your resistance training is crucial to building a balanced program. It can be hard to find different variation for rotation especially if you have limited equipment. Here are two of our favourite kettlebell rotation exercises.

7 Kettlebell Rotation Exercises

Sample Kettlebell Core Session With Rotation

Complete 3 rounds

1. Hollow Hold

Hold for 30 seconds

2. Half Kneeling KB Cross Chops

Complete 6 repetitions

3. KB Full Moon

Complete 6 repetitions

More Rotation Exercises

Common Questions

Why Kettlebell Training For The Core And Fitness?

Kettlebells are a great way to train they core as they are such a versatile piece of equipment that can be used to train almost every movement pattern, including all of those within the core musculature.

Why Are Rotation Kettlebell Exercises Effective?

Because they allow for a variety of rotation movements that incorporate different speeds and different styles, helping you develop rotational strength through multiple movements while also improving your movement capacity.

Should I Use Kettlebells For My Rotational Exercises?

Yes, they are one of the most effective tools for this movement patterns of core training.

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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.

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