
Welcome to Kettlebell Training Fundamentals.
I'm Taco Fleur, and over the next 21 days I'll take you through a progressive introduction to kettlebell training—from warming up, mobility and foundational movement patterns through to the swing, clean, press, row, workouts, programming, and more.
This course is designed as a journey rather than a collection of random exercises.
Take your time, practice the drills, and concentrate on developing good movement before chasing speed, weight, repetitions, or fatigue.
You'll also see material from IKU™ — International Kettlebell University, Cavemantraining™, and KETTLEBELL MONSTER™ throughout the course.
Most importantly, enjoy the process.
Learn how to get the most from the 21-day course structure.
Each day introduces a new progression, exercise, drill or task. You'll combine video instruction, written summaries, practice and self-assessment while continuing to refine what you've learned on previous days.
Progress at your own pace. The 21 days provide the structure—you do not need to master everything in exactly 21 calendar days.
That last sentence is worth adding because the existing lesson explicitly says some exercise programs may take 2–4 weeks to practice.
Learn how to use the more advanced material included throughout the course and access your included books and downloadable resources.
Some exercises are there to show you where your kettlebell training can eventually progress. You are not expected to perform advanced movements before you're ready.
Kettlebell training isn't always a matter of one technique being universally right and another universally wrong.
Learn why exercise variation, training goal, load, mobility, conditioning and the individual can all affect how a movement is performed—and why understanding the reason behind a technique matters more than blindly memorizing rules.
See quick examples of common kettlebell mistakes you'll learn to recognize throughout the course, including problems with grip transition, racking, cleaning, swing height, body position and movement.
Don't try to fix everything at once. Learn to recognize problems, identify what matters most, and work on your technique progressively.
A recorded course can't answer an individual question in real time.
Learn how to use CONNECT inside KETTLEBELL MONSTER™ to ask kettlebell questions, discuss technique, share your progress and connect with other people who train and teach kettlebells.
You can also find Taco Fleur there and share feedback about the app and CONNECT.
Before buying your first kettlebell, understand what you're actually looking for.
This lesson introduces the factors worth considering when choosing a kettlebell and points you toward the more detailed buying guide so you can make an informed purchase rather than simply choosing the cheapest bell available.
Understand the difference between completing a Udemy course and earning a professional kettlebell certification.
You'll also learn where to ask questions and interact during your training, and how IKU™ — International Kettlebell University fits into the wider educational pathway if you later decide to pursue formal kettlebell education and assessment.
Meet KETTLEBELL MONSTER™, the kettlebell platform created by Taco Fleur for people who train with, teach, or simply love kettlebells.
Use it alongside your training to access kettlebell content and community, and use CONNECT to ask questions, share your training and continue interacting beyond the recorded Udemy course.
Available on iOS, Android and the Web.
When learning a new kettlebell skill, getting exhausted should not be the main objective.
This lesson explains the difference between practicing technique and working out, and why you should establish control and confidence before adding more speed, repetitions, load or fatigue.
You'll also get a simple conditioning option if you want additional activity without sacrificing the quality of your kettlebell practice.
On day 1 you will learn how to warm up for kettlebell training and how super important it is to stay injury free. You will learn that mind-muscle connection is important for an effective and safe workout and that muscle priming is focussing on getting the muscles ready and assists in connecting with them.
I will take you through a full-body warm up and muscle priming routine for the kettlebell swing.
On day 2 you will learn how to stretch and perform some mobility work to increase performance and reduce chance of injury.
Some of the movements/stretches:
Reverse lunge
Reverse lunge arms overhead
Reverse lunge and twist
Runners lunge and twist
Kneeling
Kneeling and hip extension
Kneeling and hip flexion with arms overhead
Kneeling with hip abduction
Jefferson curl
Pigeon
Discover kettlebell anatomy—the handle, bell, and grip—and master hook and double-hand grips, plus wrist and forearm exercises for safe swing progression.
On day 3 you will learn about the anatomy of the kettlebell and grips which is the first important information you should know to progress with your kettlebell training. I'll also cover some exercises for wrist strength.
There are over 25 kettlebell grips, we cover the common kettlebell grips:
Hook grip
Closed hook grip
Double hand grip
Closed double hand grip
Other points:
A kettlebell grip should be loose but tight enough to hold on to the kettlebell
You can work your grip strength by holding the kettlebell in the tips of the fingers
Wrist strength is often overlooked in training
You can work on lateral wrist flexion with the kettlebell on the ground and base pointing up
When you first start training make sure you ease into reps and weight
Progress slowly and rest enough so you can keep training
You can work wrist flexion and extension while standing and letting the bell hang next to you
Stretch your forearms after working out
Grip is relaxed at the top of the swing
On day 4 you will learn how to safely pick up the kettlebell with a deadlift and how to progress if you do not have the flexibility for a deadlift yet. I will cover the safest technique for deadlifting and progress from there.
On day 5 you will learn the more advanced movement for the deadlift which is also the foundation for the conventional kettlebell swing.
On day 6 you will learn the assisted clean which is based in the first lift I taught in this course and is also a super important drill that will teach you the importance of opening up and inserting the hand to avoid ripped hands. I will also teach the double hand clean which is great for beginners but also used with heavy weights or in kettlebell sport where endurance and energy preservation is important.
This exercise is designed for a specific purpose, which is, to learn the most basic and safest lift, but more importantly, to drill the movement which you'll be doing more explosive later on and the hand insertion, feeling how the bell should travel around the hand.
On day 7 you will learn the safest form of a kettlebell swing with minimal pressure on the lower back. I will demonstrate the kettlebell swing side and front on and even cover little tips about whether to keep the arms straight or bent in this course.
On day 8 you will learn the most common version of the kettlebell swing and I'll talk about how to avoid back aches, what muscles to active and why, and many more tips that are commonly overlooked and will result in back aches when not implemented.
I will also demonstrate how to start the kettlebell swing safety several different ways.
Master the kettlebell hip hinge swing and bonus content to refine form and boost functional strength.
Kettlebell Training PREMIUM is a structured 21-day introduction to the fundamentals of kettlebell training, created for people who want to understand what they are doing rather than simply follow random kettlebell workouts.
Each day introduces a new exercise, movement concept, drill, or progression while continuing to build on what you learned previously.
You can follow the course over 21 days, or take longer whenever you need more time to practice a movement. The 21 days provide the learning sequence; they are not a deadline for mastery.
This is the premium version of '21-Days to Kettlebell Training for Beginners' and includes:
Downloadable copy of the popular Amazon book Kettlebell Training Fundamentals
Downloadable copy of the full course summary as one PDF
More than 1 hour of additional bonus videos
5 full blown kettlebell workouts you can do or progress to
8-minute Simple Kettlebell Workout
The BIG FOUR
The Man of Steel Workout
The Iron Man Workout
Procerus Fortis 14
This kettlebell course is structured so that you can work on your progression day by day over 21 days, or you can choose to complete one after the after and see each day as a step towards your progression in kettlebell training.
Each unit has a video; in total, there is over 200 minutes of video content that covers kettlebell training. Each day has 5 to 10 minutes of video, which is followed by a text summary you can read, copy, and save for future reference by downloading it as a PDF. Most days will have a task/drill to perform or progression to work on over time.
This course has exam questions, whereas my other course 21-Days to Kettlebell Training for Beginners does not.
The course is designed to bring across all the knowledge you need to start your kettlebell training journey or learn how to train others.
After more than a decade of kettlebell training, I have been able to put together the progressions I use with my athletes, clients, and students. I'm extremely confident that this online kettlebell course will help you understand kettlebell training so that you can train or work out safely at home, in the gym, outdoors, or in your CrossFit box.
You will learn how to lift the kettlebell safely, how to clean, swing, press, row, and all the basic movements that you need to perform a full-body workout with the kettlebell. You will also understand how to warm up, cool down, work on mobility, transition, and even a bit of basic programming.
The course is designed around progressive learning.
For most days, you will:
Watch the video → Read the summary → Complete the drill or task → Practice → Film yourself when useful → Review your technique → Progress
You are encouraged to continue practicing earlier skills as you move through the course rather than abandoning one exercise as soon as the next day begins.
More than just videos
Kettlebell Training PREMIUM also includes substantial reference material you can keep and use away from Udemy.
Included with the course are:
A complete illustrated 21-Day Course Summary PDF
A 21-Day Kettlebell Training Progress Tracker
Technique and self-assessment reference material
A kettlebell buying checklist
A programming and workout builder
Day-by-day downloadable summaries
A digital copy of Kettlebell Training Fundamentals
Additional workout and progression material
The aim is to give you something you can study, practice, revisit, and continue using, rather than a collection of videos you watch once and forget.
Day 1 Warming up and priming for kettlebell training
Day 2 Stretching and mobility for kettlebell training
Day 3 Kettlebell anatomy and grip
Day 4 Safely lifting the kettlebell with a squat
Day 5 Safely lifting the kettlebell with a hip hinge
Day 6 Assisted kettlebell clean
Day 7 Kettlebell squat swing
Day 8 Kettlebell hip hinge swing
Day 9 Kettlebell pendulum swing
Day 10 Double-arm swingclean
Day 11 Kettlebell dead clean
Day 12 Swing clean
Day 13 Kettlebell racking
Day 14 Kettlebell pressing
Day 15 Kettlebell rowing
Day 16 Kettlebell American swing
Day 17 Double kettlebell dead swing clean
Day 18 Recap and additional kettlebell tips
Day 19 Kettlebell programming and goals
Day 20 Kettlebell workout
Day 21 Common kettlebell injuries and annoyances
Other courses
If you've seen my other course on Udemy and are wondering what the difference is.
My other highly rated kettlebell course From Zero to Kettlebell Superhero in 4 Weeks has more text and includes exam questions, whereas this course is more visual, has required assessments, and comes with a book.
Who is teaching you?
I'm Taco Fleur.
I've spent more than a decade teaching, coaching, studying, writing about, and practicing kettlebell training.
My background includes education and qualifications across kettlebell training, kettlebell sport, Hardstyle, CrossFit, conditioning, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
I am the:
Founder of IKU™ — International Kettlebell University
Owner of Cavemantraining™
Creator of KETTLEBELL MONSTER™
I've also owned and operated functional training gyms in Australia and Vietnam and have been featured in four issues of Iron Man Magazine.
One thing I want you to understand throughout this course is that kettlebell training is not always black or white.
Different techniques can make sense depending on the exercise variation, goal, load, training style, and individual.
Rather than blindly memorizing rules, I want you to understand:
What are you doing? Why are you doing it? What are you trying to achieve?
That understanding gives you a foundation you can continue building on long after the 21 days are finished.
Is this a certification?
No.
This is a kettlebell education and training course and includes a Udemy certificate of completion.
Professional kettlebell education and certification through IKU™ is separate and involves additional education, assessment, examinations, coaching, and practical requirements.
If your goal right now is simply to become better at kettlebell training, concentrate on the course in front of you.
Build the fundamentals first.
Then keep progressing.
Taco Fleur
IKU™ | Cavemantraining™ | KETTLEBELL MONSTER™