The proper way to hold a kettlebell depends on what lift you’re doing. But in general, there are a few key things to know. If you’re holding the bell for a lift that stays in the center of your body (swings or deadlifts, for example), you’ll want to grasp the handle in the center.
In these cases, keep an overhand grip. But when you’re doing more creative kettlebell moves like the snatch, clean, or Turkish get-up, you’ll want to use an offset grip. Instead of grasping the center of the handle, shift your hand so that the web between your thumb and index finger is hugging the curve of the handle.
This grip will give the body of the bell somewhere relatively comfortable to rest, instead of tugging backward on your wrist throughout the lift. “Motorcycle” your hand forward when holding the bell like this so that your wrist stays neutral and doesn’t get yanked backward.