I thought it would be helpful to share with you my 25 best kettlebell workout routines.
When I teach kettlebell classes I do not use just random kettlebell circuits, each workout is part of a kettlebell workout plan usually lasting 12 weeks.
The kettlebell workout routines listed below are fun supplements to the kettlebell workout programs that I plan out in advance and are great for kettlebell workouts at home.
So please do not take the below kettle bell workouts as a complete program just a guide to the different types of workout formats available.
You can also use these full-body workouts as a kettlebell WOD (workout of the day) but you will need to be careful not to overdo things as many of them are rather intense and may require at least a days rest.
You may also find it useful to see my 52 kettlebell exercises listed here.
Enjoy the workouts…
1 The Perfect Pair
- Double Handed Swing – 20 reps
- Push Ups – 10, 9, 8, 7 etc.
- Repeat – 10 times
A super simple home kettlebell workout and great kettlebell WOD that hits the entire body and almost every muscle in the body using only 2 exercises.
Perform 20 Double Handed Swings and then 10 Push Ups. Next repeat the 20 Swings and 9 Push Ups. Continue alternating between the Swings and Push Ups reducing the Push Ups by 1 rep each time.
At the end of the routine you will have completed 200 Swings and 55 Push Ups.
Ensure that you limit the swings to shoulder height rather than going overhead and performing the American swing. Your hip flexors will be well worked after this full-body workout so be sure to stretch them out if you perform this workout regularly.
Completing the workout in under 10 minutes is excellent!
Related: Ultimate Guide to the Kettlebell Swing
2 Take Five Kettlebell Circuit Workout
- Double Handed Squats – 20 reps
- Snatch – 20 reps
- Reverse Lunge – 20 reps
- Push Up – 20 reps
- Double Handed Swing – 20 reps
- Repeat – 15, 10, 5 reps
A kettlebell routine that uses 5 of the best exercises.
Perform each exercise for 20 reps each, Snatches and Lunges are 20 reps on each side. Next repeat the kettlebell circuit workout for 15 reps, then 10 reps and finally 5 reps.
Related: Ultimate guide to the kettlebell snatch
3Climb to Fitness with Kettle Bells
- Burpees – 30 secs / rest 30 secs
- Slow Mountain Climbers – 30 secs
- Alternating Swings – 30 secs
- Push Ups – 30 secs
- Double Handed Squats – 30 secs
- Sit & Press – 30 secs
- Double Handed Swings – 30 secs
- Fast Mountain Climbers – 30 secs
- Repeat – add another exercise each round
A full-body workout movement ladder that adds a new exercise after each rest period. Start with 30 seconds of Burpees, then rest for 30 seconds.
Next perform 30 seconds of Burpees and then 30 seconds of Slow Mountain Climbers, and rest for 30 seconds. Continue adding one exercise each circuit until you end up completing all 8 exercises without resting.
If you are feeling brave you can then come back down the ladder by removing an exercise every round. Climbing both up and back down the ladder is very challenging!
Related: 13 bodyweight exercises you should use with your kettlebell workouts
4The Kettle bell Workout Test
- Snatch – 3 mins
- Push Ups – 3 mins
- Double Handed Squats – 3 mins
- Slow Mountain Climbers – 3 mins
- Double Lunge – 3 mins
- Rest 60 seconds after each exercise
Use this test to monitor your progress. You can test yourself every month and see how your strength and fitness levels are improving.
To maintain proper form I recommend you start with lighter kettlebells before moving on to heavier weights once you feel comfortable with the kettlebell movements.
Perform each exercise for 3 minutes, record your total number of reps while resting for 1 minute between exercises. For the Snatches and Lunges switch sides every 10 reps.
Related: 5 bodyweight core exercises every beginner should master
55 Step Kettle bell Workout Ladder
- One Handed Swing – 5 reps each
- High Pulls – 5 reps each
- Snatch – 5 reps each
- Windmill – 5 reps each
- Repeat – adding 1 more exercise below each round
- Clean & Press – 5 reps each
- Double Lunge – 5 reps each
- Squat & Press – 5 reps each
A fun kettlebell routine that adds a new exercise every round. Start with the first 4 exercises for 5 reps on each side, left hand and right hand.
Next rest for 1 minute and repeat the exercises adding the next exercise on the list after the Snatch.
Make sure that you always finish with the Windmill.
Continue adding a new exercise each round until you finish all 7 exercises, finishing with the Windmill.
If you find the windmill difficult due to tightness in your hamstrings then have a slight bend in the front leg to maintain proper form.
Notice how the high pulls and the snatch work into the upper back and all three of the first exercises strengthen the posterior chain.
Related: Master the Windmill Exercise with 4 Logical Progressions
6Kettle bell Workout Super Sized
- Clean & Press – 10 reps each
- Double Lunge – 10 reps each
- Single Leg Deadlift – 10 reps each
- Squat Racked – 10 reps each
- Windmill – 10 reps each
- Burpees – 20 reps
- Fast Mountain Climbers – 20 reps
- Jump Squats – 20 reps
- Double Handed Swings – 20 reps
- High Pulls – 20 reps each
A double kettlebell routine that will work both your strength training first and then your cardio, rapidly raising your heart rate.
Notice how this workout heavily works on the lower body by challenging the core muscles by using the windmill exercise. The windmill will also improve your range of motion, especially around your hips, shoulder joints and shoulder blades.
Perform the first block for 10 reps on each side, both right hand and left hand. Use the rack position for the squats and double lunges.
Next perform the second block for 20 reps on each side. Work up to 3 complete kettlebell circuits.
Related: Master the Kettlebell Clean and Stop Banging Your Wrists
Related: Master the Single Leg Deadlift
7KB Workout Super Sized V.2
- Windmill – 10 reps each
- Double Lunge – 10 reps each
- Snatch – 10 reps each
- Thruster – 10 reps each
- T โ Push Ups – 10 reps each
- Double Handed Swings – 20 reps
- No Kettlebell Squats – 20 reps
- High Pulls – 20 reps each
- Bob & Weave – 20 reps
- Alternating Reverse Lunges (no bell) – 20 reps
The same workout format as the one above except with different exercises.
Start with 1 kettlebell circuit and try to work up to 3 circuits if possible.
Related: How to master the Kettlebell Thruster
8A Pressing Minute and Kettlebells
- One Handed Swing – 60 secs each
- Double Lunge – 60 secs each
- High Pulls – 60 secs each
- Squat & Press – 60 secs each
- Snatch – 60 secs each
- Sit & Press – 60 secs
- Rest 60 seconds between exercises + 10 Push Ups
A motivational full-body kettlebell workout because you only perform each exercise once.
Set your timer to beep every 60 seconds. Start with 60 seconds of Swings on both sides and then perform 10 Push Ups during the 3rd minute, rest for the remainder of that minute.
Continue performing each exercise and adding 10 Push Ups into the rest periods.
The quicker you can perform the Push Ups the more rest you will have remaining!
If you find this too demanding then leave out the Push Ups.
Related: Top 7 floor based kettlebell core strength exercises
91 Minute Kettle bell Workout Intervals
- One Handed Swing – 60 secs each
- Reverse Lunge Overhead – 60 secs each
- Clean – 60 secs each
- Squat & Press – 60 secs each
- Snatch – 60 secs each
- Clean, Squat & Press – 60 secs each
- Rest 60 seconds between exercises
The same format as the workout above except with different exercises and no Push Ups during the rest period.
Related: 7 overhead static kettlebell exercises for strong stable shoulders
101 Minute Kettlebell Workout Circuits
- Double Handed Squat – 60 secs
- Slow Mountain Climbers – 60 secs
- Alternating Swing – 60 secs
- Push Ups – 60 secs
- Jumping Lunges – 60 secs
- Dirty Dogs – 60 secs
- Bob & Weave – 60 secs
- High Pulls – 60 secs each
- Double Lunge – 60 secs each
- Squat & Press – 60 secs each
- Rest 15 seconds after each exercise
A nice big kettlebell circuit workout that uses both kettlebell and bodyweight exercises.
Perform each exercise for 60 seconds and then rest for 15 seconds before moving on to the next.
Related: 51 bodyweight exercises using no equipment
11A Burping Kettle bell Workout Minute
- One Handed Swing – 60 secs each
- Reverse Lunge – 60 secs each
- Squat & Press – 60 secs each
- Clean – 60 secs each
- Push Ups – 60 secs
- Sit & Press – 60 secs
- Rest 60 seconds between exercises + 10 Burpees
A similar format to workout #9 except for this workout you add 10 Burpees into your rest period.
Great for your cardio and quickly increasing your aerobic capacity and heart rate this one!
Related: 7 Kettlebell Squats you need to know
12300 Classic Kettlebell Workout Challenge
- One Handed Swing – 50 reps each
- Snatch – 25 reps each
- Clean & Press – 25 reps each
- Reverse Lunge – 25 reps each
- Squat & Press – 25 reps each
My classic kettle bell workout challenge.
Perform each exercise for the prescribed number of reps for a total of 300 reps.
You will find it easier to perform each exercise in blocks of 5 or 10 before changing sides.
Many people struggle with their grip strength when performing higher rep counts so simply change hands when your forearms start to fatigue
You can also use the push press rather than the strict press as a great way to fully fatigue the shoulder muscles when the clean and press becomes too challenging.
Your target is under 15 minutes for the full 300 reps.
Related: Are you ready for the one arm kettlebell swing
13300 Kettlebell Workout Challenge V.2.
- Snatch – 25 reps each
- Squat & Press – 25 reps each
- High Pulls – 25 reps each
- Bob & Weave – 50 reps
- One Handed Swing – 50 reps each
A slight twist on my Classic challenge above.
Use the same format as the Classic and perform the 300 reps as quickly as possible.
Related: Complete guide to the kettlebell high pull
142 x 7 minutes KB Workout Circuits
- Double Lunge – 5 reps each
- Squat & Press – 5 reps each
- Snatch – 5 reps each
- Double Handed Swings – 20 reps
- Burpees – 10 reps
- Fast Mountain Climbers – 20 reps
- Perform each circuit for 7 minutes
Two separate circuits are performed one after the other with 60 seconds of rest between them.
When performing the squats ensure you keep your feet hip-width apart or slightly wider and squat down to at least parallel with the floor to fully activate your buttocks.
Perform each of the 3 exercise circuits for 7 minutes.
Related: 7 kettlebell swing mistakes that will cause back pain
152 x 7 minutes V.2 Kettlebell Circuits
- Single Leg Deadlift – 5 reps each
- Side Lunge – 5 reps each
- T โ Push Up – 5 reps each
- Two Handed Handed Swings – 20 reps
- Bodyweight Reverse Lunges – 20 reps
- Bodyweight Squats – 20 reps
- Perform each circuit for 7 minutes
The same format as the workout described above.
The first kettlebell circuit is more for strength training and the second is for improving your cardio.
Be meticulous when performing the kettlebell deadlift, your lower back should remain neutral with your core muscles braced tight. Maintain good form throughout the exercise and if need be use a lighter weight to practice proper form
Related: 11 Deadlift Kettlebell Workouts and 7 Variations
162 x 7 minutes V.3 KB Workout Circuits
- Clean, Squat & Press – 5 reps each
- Double Lunge – 5 reps each
- T โ Push Ups – 5 reps each
- Burpees – 10 reps
- Jumping Lunges – 20 reps
- Two Handed Swings – 20 reps
- Perform each circuit for 7 minutes
Another pair of 7-minute kettlebell circuits that follow the same format as above.
1710 and Walk Kettle bell Workout
- One Handed Swing – 10 reps each x 2
- High Pulls – 10 reps each x 2
- Snatch – 10 reps each x 2
- Clean, Squat & Press – 10 reps each x 2
- Walking Lunge – 10 reps between each exercise
A good workout to perform either outside or in a large room.
Start with the One Handed Swings for 10 reps on each side, left hand and right hand. Next, perform the walking Lunge for 10 steps.
Repeat the One Handed Swing for 10 reps on each side, and also the Walking Lunges again.
Next move on to the next exercise and repeat with the Walking Lunges after every exercise.
Related: 4 kettlebell workouts with a partner using only one kettlebell
1830 Second Kettlebell Supersets
- One Handed Swing – 30 secs each
- Squat & Press – 30 secs each
- High Pulls – 30 secs each
- Double Lunges – 30 secs each
- Perform each pair 3 times
Quick and simple kettlebell routine and excellent kettlebell WOD that is performed in pairs of exercises.
Start with 30 seconds of Swings on each side, left and right, followed by 30 seconds of Squat & Presses on each side.
Rest 30 seconds and repeat the pairing.
Rest 30 seconds and repeat for a final time. Rest for 30 seconds and move on to the next pairing.
Continue in this manner for the 2nd pair of exercises.
19Double Trouble (2 Kettlebells Required)
- Double Squat – 1 min
- Push Ups – 1 min
- Burpees – 1 min
- Reverse Lunge – 1 min
- Clean & Press – 1 min
- Bodyweight Bob & Weave – 1 min
- Perform each pair 3 times
Using two kettlebells perform each pairing 3 times, rest for 1 minute after each round. Great for building up strength and also improving your cardio.
Related: Top 5 Double Kettlebell Exercises
2050/10 Kettlebell Routine
- Snatch – 50 secs each
- Burpee – 50 secs
- Clean & Press – 50 secs each
- Jump Squats – 50 secs
- Windmill – 50 secs each
- Lunge & Hop – 50 secs each
- Push Ups – 50 secs
- High Pulls – 50 secs each
- Squat & Hold – 50 secs
- Slow Mountain Climbers – 50 secs
- One Handed Swings – 50 secs each
- Sit & Press – 50 secs each
- Rest 10 secs between exercises
A big circuit that uses lots of fun kettlebell and bodyweight exercises.
Perform each exercise for 50 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Some exercises are 50 seconds on each side with a rest in between.
Tough but you only have to perform each exercise once.
21Beat the Cards KB Workout Challenge
- Hearts โ Push Ups
- Spades โ Reverse Lunge
- Clubs โ Slow Mountain Climbers
- Diamonds โ Squat & Press
- Jack โ High Pulls x 10 each
- Queen โ Snatch x 10 each
- King โ One Handed Swings x 10 each
- Ace โ Reverse Turkish Get-Up x 1 each
- Joker (optional) โ 1 Minute Rest
A fun way to randomize your workouts and keep them interesting also a possible kettlebell WOD.
Remove all the numbered cards from 2-5.
Next shuffle the deck and turn over the top card.
Depending on the number and suit you will perform that exercise for a certain amount of reps.
Work your way through the full deck of cards as quickly as possible.
223 x Classic Kettlebell Workout Circuits
- One Handed Swing – 30 secs each
- Clean & Press – 30 secs each
- Side Lunge – 30 secs each
- Clean & Squat – 30 secs each
- Alternating Swing – 30 secs each
- Double Lunge – 30 secs each
- Squat & Press – 30 secs each
- Windmill – 30 secs each
- Double Handed Swing – 60 secs
- Clean, Squat & Press – 30 secs each
- High Pulls – 30 secs each
- Overhead Forward Lunge – 30 secs each
- Rest 60 secs between circuits
3 Classic circuits that should flow from one exercise to the next without you putting the kettlebell down.
Rest 1 minute between each circuit.
23Big Circuit Kettlebell Routine
- Snatch – 60 secs each
- Burpee – 60 secs
- Push Ups – 60 secs
- Alternating Swing – 60 secs
- Squat Thrusts – 60 secs
- Overhead Press – 60 secs each
- Rest 1-2 mins repeat max 3 times
One large circuit-based workout that requires 60 seconds for each exercise or per side depending on the movement.
Rest only at the end of the circuit and then repeat for a maximum of 3 complete circuits.
24Tabata Time Kettlebell Routine
- Push Ups – 20 secs
- Alternating Swing – 20 secs
- Fast Mountain Climbers – 20 secs
- High Pulls – 20 secs
- Snatch – 20 secs
- Jumping Lunge – 20 secs
- Rest 10 secs after each exercise
- Repeat each pair 8 times
Nice and simple but effective Tabata-style workout.
Perform each pairing for 20 seconds of exercise and 10 seconds of rest.
Repeat each pairing 8 times. Then rest for 60 seconds and move on to the next pair.
2510 then 5 Kettlebell Workout Routine
- One Handed Swing – 10 reps each
- High Pulls – 10 reps each
- Snatch – 10 reps each
- Rest 60 secs
- Squat & Press – 10 reps each
- Alternating Swing – 10 reps each
- Clean & Press – 10 reps each
- Rest 60 secs
- Side Lunge – 10 reps each
- Two Handed Swing – 20 reps
- Reverse Lunge & Press – 10 reps each
- Rest 60 secs
- Repeat for 5 reps on each side with no rests
Great workout that always keeps you interested.
Run through all the exercises for 10 reps each side resting where indicated.
Then repeat all the exercises again but for 5 reps on each side but without any rest in between circuits.
Conclusion
Above I have listed my 25 best kettlebell workout routines or possible kettlebell WOD that I have used within my kettlebell classes. All of these would be great as a home kettlebell workout using only one kettlebell and your bodyweight.
As mentioned earlier, these do not constitute a kettlebell workout plan but rather give you routines that may be used within a 12-week kettlebell workout program.
If you are new to kettlebell training then you need to learn the basic movements before progressing on to most of these kettlebell workout routines.
Here are the best 5 beginner kettlebell exercises and 4 beginner kettlebell workouts.
Please ensure you use these free kettlebell workouts as a guide only and as part of a progressive workout program.
Take your time and master the exercises in each workout first.
All the best and enjoy the workouts.
See more full-body kettlebell workouts here
FAQ
The best kettlebell workouts activate all the muscle groups creating a huge amount of calorie burn, improving movement skills and increasing cardio levels at the same time.
No. Most kettlebell workouts can be performed with just one kettlebell. If you choose your kettlebell carefully it can last you for a lifetime of fun-filled workouts.
If your goals are overall fat loss, general conditioning and improvement in strength, then kettlebell workouts are a great choice.
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