{"id":148123,"date":"2025-08-15T15:25:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/148123\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T15:25:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:25:21","slug":"a-trainer-says-this-four-move-kettlebell-workout-will-strengthen-your-upper-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/148123\/","title":{"rendered":"A trainer says this four-move kettlebell workout will strengthen your upper body"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upper-body training isn\u2019t just about getting sculpted arms. If you\u2019re anything like me, you want greater upper-body strength to make life easier, whether that\u2019s gardening, climbing a tree to reach the best apple<\/a>, or being able to lift a pet in an emergency.<\/p>\n

I spoke to personal trainer for Life Time<\/a>, Hayley Akradi<\/a>, who, as well as helping people with aesthetic training, supports her clients in developing the functional strength to perform their day-to-day activities with ease.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBuilding upper-body strength enhances posture, shoulder health and overall functional fitness,\u201d says Akradi. \u201cA strong chest, back and arms make daily activities such as lifting, carrying and pushing safer and easier.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Akradi\u2019s shared a workout that\u2019s perfect for days when you want to target your upper body. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n

Kettlebell upper-body workout<\/p>\n

Akradi recommends warming up with banded pull-aparts (detailed below). Perform each of the below exercises for 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps (each side for single-arm moves). This should take you around 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Warm-up: Banded pull-apart<\/p>\n

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Sets<\/strong>: 3-4 Reps<\/strong>: 8-12 each side Rest: <\/strong>60-90sec<\/p>\n