Kettlebell Workout

by Yuri in Yuri's Workouts

The other day I was in the mood for a great kettlebell workout. 

I think what has happened is that I’ve become totally turned off by going to the gym and thus wanted a workout I could do at home while still building strength and power.

This kettlebell workout made me realize that I can cancel my gym membership and get all I need in the comfort of my own living room.

See ya later Goodlife Fitness!!!

Before giving you the details of my workout, I feel I should mention a few of the benefits of kettlebell training. In my mind, if it comes from the Eastern Bloc then it’s got to be good.

1. Kettlebells allow you to train movements – not muscles!
2. Kettlebell workout focus on speed of execution – and thus power!
3. KBs are awesome for training your cardiovascular system – just try doing swings for 1 minute straight and you’ll see what I mean.
4. They are great for developing sport-specific power for movements like throwing, jumping, and swinging!

Those are just a few benefits that caused me to fork over $200 to buy just 2 kettlebells.

But believe me…

They are worth every single penny.

My Kettlebell Workout

So now let me tell you what my home workout looked like:

Warm-up: 5 minutes of rebounding (jumping on the trampoline)

SUPERSET #1 (3 sets)

KB Swings x 1 minute @ 24 kg
Depth Push-ups (through kettlebells) x max

SUPERSET # 2 (3 sets)

1-Arm KB Swings x 30 seconds/arm @ 18 kg
KB Straight Leg Deadlifts x 30 seconds @ 24 kg

SUPERSET # (3 sets)

KB Snatches x 8 reps/arm @ 18 kg
Upright Rows x 30 seconds @ 18 kg

* this last superset was not a great combination. Two very similar movements back to back – not the best idea.

This workout took me exactly 25 minutes. I did most of it on my patio and got to enjoy an EPL match between Chelsea and Hull City at the same time. 

What else could I possibly ask for?

Kettlebells are just one tool you can use to enjoy some incredible home workouts. 

Try this one for yourself and see what I mean.

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