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Kettlebell Bob and Weave

Intermediate
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Dynamic kettlebell exercise blending lateral lunges and dips to target glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core for enhanced agility, coordination, and conditioning.

About Exercise

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

3/5 • Intermediate

Primary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Adductors, Abs, Obliques

Popularity Score

5

Goals

Conditioning
Mobility
Stability

Training Style

Functional Training
HIIT

Setup Requirements

Requires Rack

No

Requires Bench

No

Requires Spotter

No

Space Needed

Medium

Noise Level

Low

Muscle Breakdown

Glutes

9/10

Glute Max, Glute Medius

Quads

7/10

Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis

Hamstrings

6/10

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus

Adductors

5/10

Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus

Abs

5/10

Rectus Abdominis

Obliques

4/10

External Obliques

Programming

Typical Rep Range

10-20 reps

Rest Between Sets

30-60 seconds

How to Perform

Stand with feet wider than shoulder-width, toes slightly out. Hold kettlebell at chest height in goblet grip, elbows tucked, core engaged.

  1. Shift weight to one side, step laterally, bend leading knee.
  2. Push hips back, dip body low while keeping chest up.
  3. Drive hips forward, squeeze glutes to rise slightly.
  4. Shift smoothly to opposite side, dip again.
  5. Continue fluid side-to-side motion rhythmically.

Coaching Tips

Form Cues

  • Drive from hips
  • Keep chest lifted
  • Core braced tight
  • Move fluidly
  • Knees track toes

Breathing

Inhale during the dip, exhale as you rise and shift.

Tempo

2-0-2

Range of Motion

Dip until thigh of leading leg is parallel to floor, hips back without rounding spine; rise until torso upright between sides.

Safety

Safety Notes

  • Maintain neutral spine to protect back
  • Start bodyweight if new to movement
  • Use stable surface to prevent slips
  • Avoid if acute hip or knee pain

Spotting

Not required; perform solo with focus on form.

Common Mistakes

  • Leaning forward from back
  • Rushing without control
  • Allowing knees to cave in
  • Gripping kettlebell too tight

When to Avoid

  • Acute lower back pain
  • Hip impingement
  • Knee instability

Flexibility Needed

  • Adequate hip mobility for lateral dips
  • Ankle dorsiflexion for stable stance

Build Up First

  • Master basic squat and lunge form
  • Familiarity with goblet hold

Also known as

KB Bob and Weave, Kettlebell Lateral Duck, Bob and Weave Drill

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