5 Kettlebell Exercises For Men Over 40 - (WORKOUT INCLUDED) 

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I started serious (sort of) exercise at 69. I'm 82 now and only walk (occasionally) and have recently started using my kettlebells every day. That seems to work better for me than the usually recommended every other day. Of course, my kbs are only 20#, 12 kg, and 16 kg. All I do are swings, and maybe a deadlift or so every once in a while, but they maintain my muscle mass and keep me moving and healthy.

In the new year I decided to do all of my KB's, as doubles; and as Olympic Lift Trainers: 1. Clean-Press 2. Clean-Squat 3. Overhead Press 4. Snatch-Cleans The goal is to add Thrusters, SOTS, and windmills in the near future. At 52, after decades being a powerlifter and ex-football OL, the KB's have been an absolute God send. Strength and stamina have never been better. Old injuries are magically and systematically being healed or at least improved. I don't ever see myself going back to bar work.

as a 40 yo man i can tell you that as long as you excercise every day and not overdo it pretty much any excercises will do, from yoga to pushups, you name it

Thank you brother for sharing your knowledge, looking forward to trying this workout!

Great video!!!

Delivering the goods as always 👍

Incredible Gregory TYSM

I'm 59 have been doing double clean and press. I as also do double kettlebell squat followed by the swing. I have never been stronger, more capable or looked better.

thank you coach!!

Looks like youtube knows my age😂

well done

Thanks for all your videos. Just turned 60, gym/sports my whole life and just decided to start with kettlebells for a new different full body workout. Thanks again, really appreciate all the good content!

thank you

Thank you Greg, still tweaking my Turkish get up. I love your way starting from standing position.

Excellent video ❤

This video underlines what I love most about kettlebell training - simple, space-efficient, no faffing around changing weight plates, and functional compound moves that feel more realistic simulation of real-world movements. Appreciate your straightforward communication style and workout plan, too. Have been mostly doing static strength moves with my KBs for the past year or two, plus goblet squats and two-handed swings - nervous about potential for shoulder injuries (I had a nasty impingement a few years back) if I try to transition too quickly to these fully dynamic movements, so any guidance on the most effective pathway also greatly appreciated. Thanks for all you do!

I'm 72+ now I started KB about 3 or 4 years ago, still have difficulties with Turkich get up. Thank you for a great video.

I started this workout today. I’m a 54 yr old male who fell into very bad shape due to health reasons. We will see how much this helps.

looks hard but IAM going to have ago thank you love the video

Great video as always. I am over 60 and I use kettlebells regularly, and these exercises are just fundamental. I tend to prefer the clean and jerk, sometimes adding squat or even double clean+reverse lunges+ squat & press. I change structures of workouts often and I try to add pull ups. Snatches hard style very taxing on your heart and lungs. Thanks for new ideas on structures, so we do not get bored.

I have used kettlebells for years. My top 5 lifts are double racked squats, double press, 2 hand swings, snatches, and farmers walks. Gotta love the kettlebell!

Thank you for sharing that good routine, champion! Greetings. 🙋🏾‍♂️

Thanks for this, im a fit 40 year british soldeir that exercises monday - Saturday my heart, mind and competitiveness are of a 20 year old but my joints are not...😅 i need to lead from the front with those new recruit wipper snappers. Usually i dont watch youtube fitness instructors as they can talk alot of Bull and waffle. However, this vid shown me 1. Why i should do the ex and 2. The simple way of doing the ex itself . Thanks man.

Great video! 45 in June and feeling like I am 25. I am switching to half snatches for a week or two. Since changing to 22kg, my hands have become “hamburger meat” as you like to say. Just need to heal up a touch before getting back at it and working on form.

I hit 40 and things started going downhill in my muscles gaining. Everything hurts nowadays, just started doing kettle bells and been feeling great

Solid Mate! I'm a former Special operator and still need to stay in shape. Much appreciated.

thank you as always 🙏 two comments: first, about the squat, i like the version of "behind shoulders" kettlebell, its easier for beginners. second, i was replacing the Turkish get up with lunges, at least in the beginning.

To me, the most important exercise in KBs is the double KB front squat, then the swing, then double KB clean and press just my opinion of course.

Greetings from Germany - I am 67. I have a livingroomkettlebellmartialartscamp since 14 days. Bye.

Ive been doing the double kettlebell front squat lately. Something about it is brutally hard. Feels like I'm working so much with that exercise. I can front squat 70kg on the bar easy, two 32kg kettlebells somehow feels like twice the effort.

This man over 50 is going to hit it. Thanks coach!

Being over 40 myself I agree with everything you said 🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾

Nice video. Good, straight forward explanation. unpretentious. I will give it a try. What I miss, in your tutorial, to mention, where do I feel the exercise. which muscle does it target. Like:" If you do it right you feel it here" Maybe I´m doing it wrong, And I don't want to get into the habit of a wrong execution . Or maybe it's just not necessary or impossible with the kettlebell.

Hi Gregory, loved the video and the exercises. I was wondering how heavy is that bell? Thank You

Well damn. Sign me up!

Hey, thank you for the video. I’m late 40s doing weight lifting (bench press, dumb bells) but I’d like to try a kettlebell workout to lose fat and build lean muscle. What kettlebell weight should I start with?

Hey 👊🏿 Cool tips as always 👌🏿 Thank you very much 👊🏿 I just noticed that I'm already over 50...😁😉

Do yo have some video for beginner from moderate weight and gradually work into heavier weights.

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Over 40 gang checking in - great info!

I mainly exercise to keep things together..just not as intense when I was younger...

Pls can you do a follow along video?

Started trying these today. How do you keep from developing huge bruises and swelling on the back of your wrist area from the kettlebell impacting it repeatedly?

Most of these exercises, including the one-handed swing, would totally f**k up the rotator cuff shoulder joints of older people. I am 65 and I use kettlebells for two-handed (normal) swings, goblet squats, overhead press, etc that do not involve a jerking movement (like the snatch and clean& jerk) or sudden on/off changes in muscle loads.

Is there an alternative exercise to the Turkish Get Up that you'd recommend? Thanks in advance!

I got back into kettlebells at the start of Lent and upgraded from 16kg to 24kg for training. Since I started using the 24kg, I'm able to hit consistent activity for the time duration, but my body needs more than a quick break between exercises (≈:30). Should I keep it up with the 24kg and have my body get acclimated to the cardio, or go down to 16kg to reduce strain but hit the pace? I've been doing KBs 3x/wk and alternating plyo and P90x yoga in between KB days. My body has been feeling good with the higher weight. I appreciate the programming and attention to form.

Should you do kettlebell excersises if you have hypermobility.

Hi Gregory, I am reaching out to seek your guidance in achieving my goal. Although I'm not quite 40 yet (I'm 37), I feel it's close enough. I aspire to use 2x32kg kettlebells as my working weight for Clean&Jerks. For the past two years, I've been intensively training with kettlebells and have finally reached a point where I can clean and press (C&P) a 32kg kettlebell 7-8 times. Throughout my training, I've admittedly neglected Jerks, and I need to improve in this area. I haven't yet performed a Repetition Maximum (RM) for C&J with the 32kg, but I believe I will also be able to jerk it around 5 times. Two weeks ago, I finally started double kettlebell training using 2x24kg kettlebells. The double presses are relatively easy, but I feel the double jerks are more challenging. I think it's primarily because I haven't really learned to generate a lot of power with my legs yet. So, my question is: What is the quickest way to achieve my goal of being able to jerk 2x32kg? Should I continue training with 2x24kg to improve my technique, or should I jerk 1x32kg more often to get better accustomed to the higher weight and eventually be able to C&J 2x32kg? Thank you in advance for your advice. KOW

Nice, so what weight kettle bell should I get? For reference: I’m 44 , 80kg, reasonable fitness, use the following weights/excercises: -bench press 50kg -seated shoulder press 12.5kg dumbbells Goblet squat 20kg 5sets of around 10 reps of each

For men over 40 years old, 2 exercises with a kettlebell are enough. Two-handed kettlebell swings and kettlebell thrusters.

Great video and I always enjoy what you do, especially for people who are interested in kettlebells. But the over 40 things always feels a bit weird to me. And somehow I see it in a lot of places in society that when you are over 35 or 40 you are "old". You see it in art, and and sports, whatever. I just turned 40 last October and still pulling lifetime PR's despite I am not competing in Olympic Weightlifting anymore. Whatever you want to achieve don't let anyone tell you there is a limit... Or that over 35 or 40 is too old to start, to apply for something, or that you need "special" things... Just go for it.

How often would you suggest this routine per week? I’m way over 40 but love these exercises.

This is the cleanest "turkish get up" ever!

The box arrived partially opened and smashed, but the kettlebell looks like new with no imperfections.

Tule of thumb, generally what weight size do you start out with? I curl 30-45lbs bench 225...?

Asalammualaikum brother, let's go!! I'm 59 this year. The only wt I have is 20lbs gift from wife. That's my baby. Lol. I have to get 50' or 60' right ?? So this will work for me

4:08 first time I've ever seen anyone playing a kettlebell like a set of pan pipes 😂

How many times has the unlucky camera caught a swing or clean?

Al this is perfect, just i would add few push ups and gorila rows and thats it

What suze weight do you use though

I apologize I’m a newbie to kettlebells, when doing a clean how do you not smash your forearm with the bell?

I'm 50 and have moderate strength. What size KB should I start with?

It’s a great exercise but I think most men have difficulty getting to their feet from the floor

i'm only 37, i'll come back in 3 years.

I’m 58 and out of shape male what weight of kettlebell should I start with

Can i do 10 minutes clean, squat and press, to replace the ONLY 10 minutes clean and press for the MORE bang for your bucks?

I clicked the free ebook, subscribed as stated and still haven't received the ebook. When i click download, it says already subscribed. Not sure what ive done wrong, checked my emails inbox and junk folder.

De Grüezi mitenand isch unerwartet cho 💪🏻😂

Nice job, but you did not mention anything about weight??

When I do the clean my forearm hurts too much what does that mean

Im enjoying kettlebell training more than I thought. Seeing how i used to lift and play a lot of athletic sports i can say that im stronger now than ive ever been. Obviously not as fast or as durable but definitely as strong.

nice Video, solid advice, solid workout, but the "oVeR 40" is obviously clickbait :D

Not sure this is superior to rowing and xc skiing.

Stick to the basics!

With both shoulders needing replacement due to osteoarthritis, 3 of those exercises ain't happening for me.

Doesn’t swinging like that have potential to hurt your back.?

The message I took from the video is that the workout is quick, efficient and highly suited to people that have limited time...like the over 40s. You might suffer a lot being on RU-vid if you don't like clickbait 🤷‍♂️

complete novice here- talk to me about the breathing?

There's no such a thing like exercises for men over or under 40!!!!

Sorry, but that´s more a military press than a normal press where you use your whole body to make it go up and flex with it when it comes down. Also, I was taught to bend my legs more with a swing, I think your legs don´t bend, all coming from the hips. Further, a very nice video, thanks for the effort!

I'm starting to feel like "workouts for people over 40" shouldn't be a thing; I train as hard as/harder than my athletes who are half my age. It should be changed to 'Beginner workouts', that would make more sense in my opinion.

Good kettle control thought you would be denser moving that weight

Отлично!!! То что нужно, спасибо братишка)

Good info but are you blowing into the mic like that for dramatic youtube effect? You're not even coming out of load on some of them. It's distracting and unnecessary.

Did he just say jumping into....🤔

In a few years I will watch this video i'm good for now lol.

What about men over their 50s?

Should have separate program for men over 75. Over 40 is too broad for older gents. The ballistic forces generated with some of your suggested exercises could injure older men. Swinging the kettle up over head then roller coastering it between the legs is cringe worthy for the shoulders & back

Its like she is got a Holy pair of ATM and church stock ..for quiet praying, were i was dinking tea

That's definitely not a proper KB swing, its a full body movement, there is a squat included

Danger watch balls on kettle bell swings

just make sure your insurance covers shoulders surgeries

Turks are the truth!

Not a fan of the loud breathing. I get it, but seems excessive

3 out of 5 of these excercises put too much strain on the wrists for a man over 40.

lol....fffooooof

I absolutely hate to be "that guy" in the comments, but these are not good kettlebell swings. Granted, I've definitely seen worse.

sorry to say but your breathing technique is very bad, this way u cant take enough of oxygen

bad form, and examples