Advanced Kettlebell Workout _ Sarah Grace Fitness
Advanced Kettlebell Workout: A Total Body Movement Approach
As we begin our advanced kettlebell workout, it's essential to remember that each movement is designed to be effective for total body development. The movements may require a bit more effort and concentration, so please choose a weight that allows you to complete the sets and reps with ease.
The first movement we'll be covering is the double Russian kettlebell swing. This exercise targets your core, glutes, and posterior chain muscles. To perform this movement correctly, stand with kettlebells in both hands, knees slightly bent, and chest up. Next, hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight, and let the kettlebells swing between your legs. As they reach the bottom of the swing, push through your heels to return the kettlebells to their starting position, squeezing your glutes and pushing your hips back into a neutral position. Repeat this motion for the desired number of reps.
It's crucial to maintain proper posture throughout the exercise, keeping your chest up and engaging your core muscles. Avoid raising the kettlebells with your arms and shoulders; instead, use your glutes and hamstrings to control the movement. This will not only improve your form but also increase the effectiveness of the exercise.
The next movement we'll be covering is the lateral lunge with kettlebells. This exercise targets multiple muscle groups, including your legs, glutes, and core. Stand with kettlebells on either side of your feet, toes pointing straight ahead, and knees slightly bent. Next, step out into a lateral lunge position, keeping your back knee almost touching the ground. Lower your body down into the lunge, keeping your front thigh parallel to the ground, and then push through your front heel to return to standing. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders and press them overhead, completing one rep.
Make sure to maintain proper form throughout the exercise, keeping your knees in line with your toes and engaging your core muscles to stabilize your body. This will not only improve your form but also increase the effectiveness of the exercise.
The third movement we'll be covering is the kettlebell thruster. This exercise targets multiple muscle groups, including your legs, glutes, and core. Stand with a kettlebell on the ground in front of you, feet shoulder-width apart. Next, squat down and clean the kettlebell to your shoulders, keeping your back straight and engaging your core muscles. Push through your heels to return to standing, squeezing your glutes and pushing your hips back into a neutral position. Press the kettlebell overhead, completing one rep.
The kettlebell thruster is a challenging exercise that requires focus and control. Make sure to maintain proper form throughout the exercise, keeping your knees in line with your toes and engaging your core muscles to stabilize your body. This will not only improve your form but also increase the effectiveness of the exercise.
Finally, we'll be covering the single leg stiff leg deadlift with kettlebells. This exercise targets multiple muscle groups, including your legs, glutes, and core. Stand with kettlebells in each hand, toes pointing straight ahead, and knees slightly bent. Next, hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight, and lower your body down into a stiff leg deadlift position. Keep your front knee almost touching the ground and engage your core muscles to stabilize your body.
Lower the kettlebells down towards the ground, keeping them close to your shins, and then push through your heels to return to standing. Squeeze your glutes and push your hips back into a neutral position, completing one rep. Make sure to maintain proper form throughout the exercise, keeping your knees in line with your toes and engaging your core muscles to stabilize your body.
Options for Variation
One way to vary this workout is to do three sets of reps for each movement, resting between sets as needed. This will allow you to focus on each movement individually and ensure that you're completing the desired number of reps.
Another option is to combine two or more movements into one set, allowing you to work multiple muscle groups at once. For example, you could do a lateral lunge with kettlebells followed by a thruster, or a single leg stiff leg deadlift with kettlebells followed by a swing. This will not only increase the intensity of the workout but also challenge your muscles in new and exciting ways.
Regardless of which variation you choose, make sure to focus on proper form and technique throughout each exercise. With consistent practice and attention to detail, you'll be able to improve your overall fitness and achieve greater results from your workouts.