How to Do Kettlebell Single Arm Curl

Kettlebell Single Arm Curl is a biceps exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Single Arm Curl

  1. 01Stand tall with a kettlebell in one hand, holding it by the handle with a supinated grip.
  2. 02Start with the arm fully extended at the side and the palm facing forward.
  3. 03Curl the kettlebell toward the shoulder by flexing the elbow, keeping the wrist neutral.
  4. 04Squeeze the bicep at the top of the movement without moving the upper arm.
  5. 05Lower the kettlebell slowly to the starting position until the elbow is completely straight.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell Single Arm Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

Tap to explore manually

Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the shoulder rolls forward during the lift, pin the shoulder blade back and keep the elbow tucked tightly against the ribcage.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Single Arm Curl questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Single Arm Curl work?

Kettlebell Single Arm Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Kettlebell Single Arm Curl correctly?

Stand tall with a kettlebell in one hand, holding it by the handle with a supinated grip. Start with the arm fully extended at the side and the palm facing forward. Curl the kettlebell toward the shoulder by flexing the elbow, keeping the wrist neutral. Squeeze the bicep at the top of the movement without moving the upper arm. Lower the kettlebell slowly to the starting position until the elbow is completely straight.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Single Arm Curl?

If the shoulder rolls forward during the lift, pin the shoulder blade back and keep the elbow tucked tightly against the ribcage.

Is Kettlebell Single Arm Curl suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Single Arm Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Single Arm Curl?

Kettlebell Single Arm Curl uses kettlebell.

A90 Intelligence

Put this into a real plan.

A90 Intelligence programmes kettlebell single arm curl into a 30, 60 or 90 day plan built around your equipment, then adjusts it as you train.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free to download · 7 day free trial · Cancel anytime