Kettlebells are awesome. There, I said it.
I know you’re not surprised to hear me say that.
Not only are they a fantastic strength tool, but they really pack a punch when it comes to conditioning work. Ever since I started working with them five years ago, I’ve been simply delighted by their sheer versatility, and by all that they could offer while remaining an extremely simple implement.
While I do use kettebells for purely strength work, one of the ways I enjoy them the most is within the realm of conditioning circuits. Here, I’ve put together not one, not two, not three, not four, but FIVE different circuits for you to play with―because yes, I believe that some workouts should be enjoyable enough that they feel akin to playing… hard!
All you’ll need is an interval timer and a single medium-weight (whatever that means for you) kettlebell for those workouts.
UP! UP! UP! KETTLEBELL CIRCUIT
Set an interval timer for 6 rounds of 30 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Perform the following circuit:One-Armed Swing Left
One-Armed Swing Right
Pass-Through Reverse Lunge
Push Press Left
Push Press Right
Goblet CleanComplete this circuit 3 to 6 times, resting 60 seconds at the bottom of each round.
GRACEFUL GRIT KETTLEBELL CIRCUIT
Set an interval timer for 6 rounds of 30 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Perform the following circuit:Goblet Clean, Squat & Curl
Bent-Over One-Armed Row Right
Bent-Over One-Armed Row Left
Overhead Lunge Right
Overhead Lunge Left
Hand-to-Hand SwingComplete this circuit 3 to 6 times, resting 60 seconds at the bottom of each round.
SPEED IT UP SLOW IT DOWN KETTLEBELL CIRCUIT
Set an interval timer for 6 rounds of 30 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Perform the following circuit:One-Armed Swing Left
Pass Through Lunge
One-Armed Swing Right
Goblet Clean & Press
Goblet Pause Squat
Alternating One-Armed RowComplete this circuit 3 to 6 times, resting 60 seconds at the bottom of each round.
PILLAR OF STRENGTH KETTLEBELL CIRCUIT
Set an interval timer for 6 rounds of 30 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Perform the following circuit:Offset Racked Squat Right
Around the World (Counterclockwise)
Two-Handed Swing
Offset Racked Squat Left
Around the World (Clockwise)
Hand-to-Hand SwingComplete this circuit 3 to 6 times, resting 60 seconds at the bottom of each round.
SIMPLE DOESN’T MEAN EASY KETTLEBELL CIRCUIT
Set an interval timer for 6 rounds of 30 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Perform the following circuit:One-Armed Clean Left
One-Armed Clean Right
Push Press Left
Push Press Right
Racked Lunge Left
Racked Lunge RightComplete this circuit 3 to 6 times, resting 60 seconds at the bottom of each round.
