Although it might be tempting to head for the highest weight to maximise your workout, if you’re a beginner to training with kettlebells, it’s best to familiarise yourself with a comfortable weight first.

Trigg says, “Pick a weight you can move comfortably with for three to four sets of eight reps. Once you’re confident and comfortable there, you can start to increase the reps to 10 to 12 for four sets.” Once your body feels used to this level, she advises, “You can then look to increase the weight and return to eight reps with the heavier weight. Keep progressing the reps and sets, and then weight as you go!”

Hammond Blackburn says, “Safety and correct form are key, so master how to do the exercise correctly and once you are accustomed to it, start using kettlebells.”

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