Kettlebell Full Body Workout for Intermediate
A kettlebell full body workout for intermediate that you can do with one kettlebell. 6 exercises, about 47 minutes, targeting abs, chest, hamstrings, quads, shoulders.
| Level | Intermediate |
| Equipment | Kettlebell |
| Time | About 47 minutes |
| Muscles | Abs, Chest, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders, Upper & Mid Back |
The workout
| Exercise | Sets / reps |
|---|---|
| 1. Front Squats With Two Kettlebells | 4 × 8–12 |
| 2. Leg-Over Floor Press | 4 × 8–12 |
| 3. One-Arm Kettlebell Row | 4 × 8–12 / side |
| 4. One-Arm Kettlebell Swings | 4 × 8–12 / side |
| 5. Kettlebell Thruster | 4 × 8–12 |
| 6. Kettlebell Figure 8 | 4 × 15 |
See each exercise
How to do this workout
- Warm up for 5 minutes: brisk walk or easy cardio, then one light set of the first exercise.
- Do the exercises in order. Finish all sets of one before moving on.
- Pick a weight that leaves about 1–2 reps in the tank on the last set. Rest 60–120 seconds on big lifts, 45–60 seconds on smaller ones.
- Do this workout 1–2 times a week (or 2–3 times for full-body sessions), with at least one rest day before training the same muscles again.
How to progress
When you can do every set with good form at the top of the rep range, add one rep per set the next week, or a small amount of weight (1–2.5 kg). Progress slowly — consistent small jumps beat big ones. For fat loss, pair this with a small calorie deficit and around 1.6–2 g of protein per kg of body weight.
Exercise notes
1. Front Squats With Two Kettlebells
Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so. Looking straight ahead at all times, squat as low as you can and pause at the bottom. As you squat down, push your knees out. You should squat between your legs, keeping an upright torso, with your head and chest up.
2. Leg-Over Floor Press
Lie on the floor with one kettlebell in place on your chest, holding it by the handle. Extend leg on working side over leg on non-working side.Your free arm can be extended out to your side for support. Press the kettlebll into a locked out position.
3. One-Arm Kettlebell Row
Place a kettlebell in front of your feet. Bend your knees slightly and then push your butt out as much as possible as you bend over to get in the starting position. Grab the kettlebell and pull it to your stomach, retracting your shoulder blade and flexing the elbow. Keep your back straight. Lower and repeat.
4. One-Arm Kettlebell Swings
5. Kettlebell Thruster
Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so. This will be your starting position. Begin to squat by flexing your hips and knees, lowering your hips between your legs. Maintain an upright, straight back as you descend as low as you can.
6. Kettlebell Figure 8
Place one kettlebell between your legs and take a wider than shoulder width stance. Bend over by pushing your butt out and keeping your back flat. Pick up a kettlebell and pass it to your other hand between your legs. The receiving hand should reach from behind the legs. Go back and forth for several repetitions.
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