Kettlebell Conditioning Blast
Kettlebell Intermediate ⏱ 20 min

Kettlebell Conditioning Blast

Time20 mins
LevelIntermediate
FocusStrength & cardio
WhereAt home

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One bell, twenty minutes, strength and stamina in a single hit. This conditioning session flows through six kettlebell movements with short rest, keeping your heart rate up while you build full-body strength. It sits nicely between the beginner and advanced sessions - challenging, but manageable once you know the basics.

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The workout

Intermediate · about 20 minutes, start to finish.

Warm-up

  • Light swings - 15 reps
  • Halos - 5 each way
  • Goblet squats - 10 reps
  • Leg swings - 10 each leg

Main workout

  1. Kettlebell swing

    4 rounds x 15 reps

    Explosive hip snap, glutes do the work, flat back.

  2. Goblet squat

    4 rounds x 12 reps

    Bell at the chest, sit deep, drive up strong.

  3. Single-arm clean

    4 rounds x 8 each side

    Guide the bell to the rack position softly, then lower it under control.

  4. Reverse lunge

    4 rounds x 10 each leg

    Bell at your chest, step back, drop the back knee, drive up.

  5. High pull

    4 rounds x 12 reps

    Swing to chest height, then pull the elbows high and wide.

  6. Plank drag

    4 rounds x 10 reps

    In a plank, drag the bell side to side, keep the hips level.

Finisher

Finish with 100 swings, broken into as many sets as you need.

Coach's tip

Rest 60 seconds between rounds. Keep the bell close on the clean so it settles softly into the rack rather than banging your wrist - and use wrist wraps if you like the support.

This workout is general fitness information, not medical or personal-training advice. Warm up first, work within your own ability, use a weight you can control with good form, and stop if anything hurts. Check with a qualified professional before starting a new exercise programme, especially if you are pregnant, recovering from injury or managing a health condition. Equipment prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout.

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Demonstration photos from the Free Exercise DB (public domain). Shown as a movement guide; use a weight and range that suits you.