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Kettlebell Power Rounds! 🔥

14 min
 · 
12 exercises
Each round lasts just under 5 minutes, make it your goal to blitz through this time-based workout without over resting or under working! You've got this!
Overhead Plate Presses
1 sets
45 secs
Take a firm grip, and press high above your head for the full 45 seconds!
0:15 rest
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
1 sets
45 secs
This is your 'rest!' Get swinging.
0:15 rest
Turkish Get Ups
1 sets
45 secs
Alternate your arms with every get up!
0:15 rest
Overhead Plate Squats
1 sets
45 secs
Aim to drop your hips below your knee level!
0:45 rest
Overhead Plate Presses
1 sets
45 secs
Take a firm grip, and press high above your head for the full 45 seconds!
0:15 rest
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
1 sets
45 secs
This is your 'rest!' Get swinging.
0:15 rest
Turkish Get Ups
1 sets
45 secs
Alternate your arms with every get up!
0:15 rest
Overhead Plate Squats
1 sets
45 secs
Aim to drop your hips below your knee level!
0:45 rest
Overhead Plate Presses
1 sets
45 secs
Take a firm grip, and press high above your head for the full 45 seconds!
0:15 rest
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
1 sets
45 secs
This is your 'rest!' Get swinging.
0:15 rest
Turkish Get Ups
1 sets
45 secs
Alternate your arms with every get up!
0:15 rest
Overhead Plate Squats
1 sets
45 secs
Aim to drop your hips below your knee level!
This Kettlebell Power Rounds! 🔥 14 min gym workout plan effectively targets your core, quadriceps, triceps and chest.... Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 12 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!

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Kettlebell Power Rounds! 🔥
14 min
 · 
12 exercises
Each round lasts just under 5 minutes, make it your goal to blitz through this time-based workout without over resting or under working! You've got this!
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Overhead Plate Presses
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Take a firm grip, and press high above your head for the full 45 seconds!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Chest, Triceps
  1. Firmly holding a plate at chest level with both hands either side, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Drive the weight upwards using your chest and shoulders keeping your back straight with a slight bend at the knee.
  3. As your arms reach the fully extended position, take great care to keep a firm grip on the plate.
  4. In a controlled movement, slowly lower the plate back down to the chest and the starting position.
  5. Repeat.

Take great care with this exercise. Ensure your hands are dry and never push yourself to failure with this exercise.

Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Triceps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Sit on a military press bench or bench that has a back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Place the dumbbells on top of your thighs with your palms facing down.
  3. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders.
  4. Rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This is the start position.
  5. As you exhale,  push the dumbbells up and over your head by extending your arms until the dumbbells touch at the top of the movement.
  6. Pause for a count of one.
  7. Slowly return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
  8. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed standing or sitting on  flat bench. For people with lower back problems, the version described is better.

Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band. Step forward with the right. Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.
  2. Press the handles of the resistance band up and stop once your upper arms are parallel with the ground, making a scarecrow formation. The band should be behind your arms.
  3. Slowly press the resistance band overhead. Do not lock out the elbows. Lower to the starting position and begin again.
Rest
0:00
next up
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
Next
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
This is your 'rest!' Get swinging.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. Hold a kettlebell with both hands in an over hand grip.
  2. Stand straight, with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Lean forward at your waist slightly and bend your knees as if getting ready to squat.
  4. Keep your back arched and your head facing forward.
  5. Let your arms hang loosely.
  6. Swing the kettlebell back between your legs while exhaling.
  7. In an explosive movement, force the kettle forward and back up in front of you, either to eye level or above head height by thrusting forward with your hips and rotating your shoulders.
  8. Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Rest
0:00
next up
Turkish Get Ups
Next
Turkish Get Ups
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Alternate your arms with every get up!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Middle Back / Lats, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Lower Back, Obliques, Triceps
  1. From the fetal position, grab the kettlebell then roll on to back. Bring the right leg in while the left is extended. Press the kettlebell into the air with the right hand. Place the left hand on the ground.
  2. Come up on your left elbow. Then sit up while keeping the kettlebell in the air. Drive your hips into the air. Sweep leg into a kneeling position. Rotate back knee so that your body is in a lunge. Step forward and stand up straight.
Rest
0:00
next up
Overhead Plate Squats
Next
Overhead Plate Squats
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Aim to drop your hips below your knee level!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Place a firm grip on an appropriately weighted plate. Before driving the plate above your head, make sure that your core is tight, your chest is up, and your grip is solid.
  2. Push the plate straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep that plate fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting, if working with an adjustable dumbbell ensure all is locked tightly into place, and your hands are dry.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Shoulders, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Place a firm grip on two appropriately weighted dumbbells. Before driving the dumbbells above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.
  2. Push the dumbbells straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep those dumbbells fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting, if working with an adjustable dumbbell ensure all is locked tightly into place.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Place a firm grip on two water bottles. Before driving the water bottles above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.
  2. Push the water bottles straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep those water bottles fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting.

Rest
0:00
next up
Overhead Plate Presses
Next
Overhead Plate Presses
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Take a firm grip, and press high above your head for the full 45 seconds!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Chest, Triceps
  1. Firmly holding a plate at chest level with both hands either side, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Drive the weight upwards using your chest and shoulders keeping your back straight with a slight bend at the knee.
  3. As your arms reach the fully extended position, take great care to keep a firm grip on the plate.
  4. In a controlled movement, slowly lower the plate back down to the chest and the starting position.
  5. Repeat.

Take great care with this exercise. Ensure your hands are dry and never push yourself to failure with this exercise.

Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Triceps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Sit on a military press bench or bench that has a back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Place the dumbbells on top of your thighs with your palms facing down.
  3. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders.
  4. Rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This is the start position.
  5. As you exhale,  push the dumbbells up and over your head by extending your arms until the dumbbells touch at the top of the movement.
  6. Pause for a count of one.
  7. Slowly return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
  8. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed standing or sitting on  flat bench. For people with lower back problems, the version described is better.

Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band. Step forward with the right. Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.
  2. Press the handles of the resistance band up and stop once your upper arms are parallel with the ground, making a scarecrow formation. The band should be behind your arms.
  3. Slowly press the resistance band overhead. Do not lock out the elbows. Lower to the starting position and begin again.
Rest
0:00
next up
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
Next
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
This is your 'rest!' Get swinging.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. Hold a kettlebell with both hands in an over hand grip.
  2. Stand straight, with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Lean forward at your waist slightly and bend your knees as if getting ready to squat.
  4. Keep your back arched and your head facing forward.
  5. Let your arms hang loosely.
  6. Swing the kettlebell back between your legs while exhaling.
  7. In an explosive movement, force the kettle forward and back up in front of you, either to eye level or above head height by thrusting forward with your hips and rotating your shoulders.
  8. Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Rest
0:00
next up
Turkish Get Ups
Next
Turkish Get Ups
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Alternate your arms with every get up!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Middle Back / Lats, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Lower Back, Obliques, Triceps
  1. From the fetal position, grab the kettlebell then roll on to back. Bring the right leg in while the left is extended. Press the kettlebell into the air with the right hand. Place the left hand on the ground.
  2. Come up on your left elbow. Then sit up while keeping the kettlebell in the air. Drive your hips into the air. Sweep leg into a kneeling position. Rotate back knee so that your body is in a lunge. Step forward and stand up straight.
Rest
0:00
next up
Overhead Plate Squats
Next
Overhead Plate Squats
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Aim to drop your hips below your knee level!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Place a firm grip on an appropriately weighted plate. Before driving the plate above your head, make sure that your core is tight, your chest is up, and your grip is solid.
  2. Push the plate straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep that plate fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting, if working with an adjustable dumbbell ensure all is locked tightly into place, and your hands are dry.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Shoulders, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Place a firm grip on two appropriately weighted dumbbells. Before driving the dumbbells above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.
  2. Push the dumbbells straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep those dumbbells fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting, if working with an adjustable dumbbell ensure all is locked tightly into place.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Place a firm grip on two water bottles. Before driving the water bottles above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.
  2. Push the water bottles straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep those water bottles fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting.

Rest
0:00
next up
Overhead Plate Presses
Next
Overhead Plate Presses
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Take a firm grip, and press high above your head for the full 45 seconds!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Chest, Triceps
  1. Firmly holding a plate at chest level with both hands either side, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Drive the weight upwards using your chest and shoulders keeping your back straight with a slight bend at the knee.
  3. As your arms reach the fully extended position, take great care to keep a firm grip on the plate.
  4. In a controlled movement, slowly lower the plate back down to the chest and the starting position.
  5. Repeat.

Take great care with this exercise. Ensure your hands are dry and never push yourself to failure with this exercise.

Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Triceps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Sit on a military press bench or bench that has a back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Place the dumbbells on top of your thighs with your palms facing down.
  3. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders.
  4. Rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This is the start position.
  5. As you exhale,  push the dumbbells up and over your head by extending your arms until the dumbbells touch at the top of the movement.
  6. Pause for a count of one.
  7. Slowly return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
  8. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed standing or sitting on  flat bench. For people with lower back problems, the version described is better.

Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band. Step forward with the right. Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.
  2. Press the handles of the resistance band up and stop once your upper arms are parallel with the ground, making a scarecrow formation. The band should be behind your arms.
  3. Slowly press the resistance band overhead. Do not lock out the elbows. Lower to the starting position and begin again.
Rest
0:00
next up
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
Next
Two-Arm Kettlebell Squat Swings
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
This is your 'rest!' Get swinging.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. Hold a kettlebell with both hands in an over hand grip.
  2. Stand straight, with your legs slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Lean forward at your waist slightly and bend your knees as if getting ready to squat.
  4. Keep your back arched and your head facing forward.
  5. Let your arms hang loosely.
  6. Swing the kettlebell back between your legs while exhaling.
  7. In an explosive movement, force the kettle forward and back up in front of you, either to eye level or above head height by thrusting forward with your hips and rotating your shoulders.
  8. Continue for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Rest
0:00
next up
Turkish Get Ups
Next
Turkish Get Ups
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Alternate your arms with every get up!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Middle Back / Lats, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps, Calves, Forearms, Lower Back, Obliques, Triceps
  1. From the fetal position, grab the kettlebell then roll on to back. Bring the right leg in while the left is extended. Press the kettlebell into the air with the right hand. Place the left hand on the ground.
  2. Come up on your left elbow. Then sit up while keeping the kettlebell in the air. Drive your hips into the air. Sweep leg into a kneeling position. Rotate back knee so that your body is in a lunge. Step forward and stand up straight.
Rest
0:00
next up
Overhead Plate Squats
Next
Overhead Plate Squats
1 sets
45 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Aim to drop your hips below your knee level!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Place a firm grip on an appropriately weighted plate. Before driving the plate above your head, make sure that your core is tight, your chest is up, and your grip is solid.
  2. Push the plate straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep that plate fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting, if working with an adjustable dumbbell ensure all is locked tightly into place, and your hands are dry.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Shoulders, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Place a firm grip on two appropriately weighted dumbbells. Before driving the dumbbells above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.
  2. Push the dumbbells straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep those dumbbells fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting, if working with an adjustable dumbbell ensure all is locked tightly into place.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Place a firm grip on two water bottles. Before driving the water bottles above your head, make sure that your core is tight and your chest is up.
  2. Push the water bottles straight above your head, locking out your elbows.
  3. Once you feel stabilized, slowly bend the knees and drive your hips backwards, maintaining a tight, solid core as you do so.
  4. Once your upper thighs become parallel with the ground, slowly push back up, returning to the starting position. Be sure to keep those water bottles fixed overhead throughout the entire movement.

This, like all overhead weighted movements, should be performed in a controlled environment. Be sure to check the weight before attempting.

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