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Intermediate 4-Min Kettlebell AMRAP Workout

4 min
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4 exercises

AMRAP fun with a kettlebell (or a backpack packed with 2–4L of water)! Complete as many rounds as possible of this intermediate lower body circuit in 15 minutes. Tone your legs, burn fat, and see how many rounds you can clock. More than you think!

Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlifts exercise illustration
10 reps per side per set!
Kettlebell Squats exercise illustration
Kettlebell Squats
1 sets
15 reps
Get those hips below the knee line, ouch!
Kneeling Kettlebell Press exercise illustration
Kneeling Kettlebell Press
1 sets
20 reps
Again, go for 10 reps per side!
Twisting Jump Squats exercise illustration
Twisting Jump Squats
1 sets
10 reps
Get low with every rep!

About this workout

Intermediate 4-Min Kettlebell AMRAP Workout is a free 4 min workout plan with 4 illustrated exercises for your back, legs and shoulders. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

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Workout details

  • Duration: 4 min
  • Exercises: 4
  • Training focus: Back, legs and shoulders
  • Equipment: Kettlebells
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

You'll need kettlebells for this workout. Tap any exercise to see form instructions and possible substitutions if a piece of equipment isn't available.

How long does the Intermediate 4-Min Kettlebell AMRAP Workout take?

The full workout takes about 4 minutes, covering 4 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.

Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?

This is an intermediate workout, best suited to people with some training experience. Beginners can still follow it by reducing the weight, doing fewer sets or resting longer between sets – each exercise includes illustrated form instructions.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your lower back, glutes & hip flexors, quadriceps, chest, shoulders, calves. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.

How often should I do this workout?

For get toned, lose fat, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.

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Intermediate 4-Min Kettlebell AMRAP Workout
4 min
 · 
4 exercises
AMRAP fun with a kettlebell (or a backpack packed with 2–4L of water)! Complete as many rounds as possible of this intermediate lower body circuit in 15 minutes. Tone your legs, burn fat, and see how many rounds you can clock. More than you think!
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Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlifts
Kettlebell One-Legged Deadlifts exercise illustration
1 sets
20 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
10 reps per side per set!
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
  1. Hold a kettlebell by the handle in one hand using a neutral grip.
  2. Stand on the leg that is on the same side that you are holding the kettlebell.This is the start position.
  3. Bending that knee slightly, bend at the hip, and extend your free leg behind you for balance.
  4. Continue lowering the kettlebell until your torso is parallel to the ground.
  5. Return to the upright position in a smooth movement.
  6. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Stand tall with a tight core while holding a pair of dumbbells. Keeping your chest up and your gaze straight ahead, shift all of your bodyweight to your left foot. Bend the right knee, allowing the right foot to lift off the ground.
  2. Maintaining a flat back, tilt your upper body forward. Do not allow the dumbbells to pull you down. Control your descent. Simultaneously, allow the right foot to counterbalance the shift in weight.
  3. Feel the contraction in your hamstrings and pause once your upper body is parallel with the ground. Slowly return to the starting position.
Kettlebell Squats
Kettlebell Squats exercise illustration
1 sets
15 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Get those hips below the knee line, ouch!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
  1. Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart
  2. Hold the kettlebell with both hands in an overhand grip in front of your chest. Keep your elbows locked at your sides.  
  3. Lower your body towards the ground, ensuring that you’re not leaning too far forwards or too far backwards.
  4. At your lowest point, drive upwards through your feet and tense your glutes at the top of the motion.  
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart while holding a light dumbbell to your chest. You should hold the dumbbell by one end between your hands, with the other end extending down your torso. This is the start position.
  2. Squat down keeping your slightly arched and pushing your hips back.
  3. Continue down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  4. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position.
  6. Repeat.

This exercise can also be performed with a kettlebell.

Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Lower Back
  1. With your feet shoulder-width apart, stand with dumbbells as your sides with your palms facing each other.
  2. Keeping your back straight and facing forward, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Pause for one second.
  4. Pushing up from your heels, raise back up to starting position and repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.
  2. Bring your hands to your shoulders, keeping the handles of the band behind your shoulders. Brace your core and keep your chest up.
  3. Bend first at the knees then at the hips. Be sure to keep the chest up and abdominals tight. There should be no arch in your back.
  4. Pause when your thighs are parallel with the floor, then slowly return to the starting position, feeling the tension from the band in your quadriceps.
Kneeling Kettlebell Press
Kneeling Kettlebell Press exercise illustration
1 sets
20 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Again, go for 10 reps per side!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Shoulders
Secondary:
Triceps
  1. Using one arm, bring the kettlebell up towards your shoulder so that your arm is in the hammer-holding position. (Aim for the position of the kettlebell to be pointing upward, and upside down).
  2. Take one lunge step forward and lower your body down to the ground. Find a grounded position in which you can maintain balance.
  3. Using your shoulder and chest strength, drive the kettlebell upwards; imagine a straight line running from the ceiling through the kettle bell and to the floor. Trace this line up.
  4. Once in a fully extended position, slowly lower the kettlebell back down to the starting position following that same traceable line.
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.

Twisting Jump Squats
Twisting Jump Squats exercise illustration
1 sets
10 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Get low with every rep!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Begin standing tall with a tight core. Your chest will be up and your gaze will be straight ahead. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as you lower yourself into a squat position.
  2. Launch yourself up while simultaneously twisting to the other side. Your body will perform a 180 degree turn in midair.
  3. Land with bent knees and immediately go right into another jump squat, turning to the starting position. Repeat this alternating pattern.
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