One of my favorite ways to bust out of a rut at the gym is to plan a workout around one piece of gym equipment. This may seem counterintuitive since using only one piece of equipment seems monotonous but it forces me to get creative and not rely on my old standbys. For some reason I find it fun to think outside of the box and brainstorm ways to work my body with a single specific piece of gym equipment. This also makes it much easier to round up everything I need for a workout so I don’t feel like I’m hoarding a bunch of equipment in one spot!
Today’s workout focuses on the kettlebell which is a piece of equipment I use quite often since it can easily be incorporated into everything from upper and lower body exercises and works well for bursts of intense cardio during a HIIT training session.
60-40-20 Kettlebell Workout
This total body kettlebell workout is formatted in a decreasing repetition pattern which is my absolute favorite since I love getting the most challenging part of the workout out of the way first.
To complete this workout, I cycled through 60 reps of each exercise in round one before moving onto 40 reps in round two and 20 reps in round three. Please note in the workout graphic that I say to rest as needed. I made it my goal to get 60 reps in a row for the exercises in this workout, but that’s easier said than done for some of them! Definitely shake things out and take a breather if you need it in the middle of your reps (I sure did during deadlifts and high pulls!) while challenging yourself as you work through this one. Please also take time to warm up before busting out those kettlebell swings!
Exercise Descriptions
Weighted Crunch: Lie on your back with your legs straight up toward the ceiling. Grasp a kettlebell between both hands and extend your arms up. Brace your core and crunch up, lifting the kettlebell up toward your toes. Slowly lower your body and repeat.
Figure-8: Begin with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Bend at the knees and weave a kettlebell in and out of your legs, behind and in front of the knees in a continuous figure-eight motion.
High Pull: Begin in a standing position with knees slightly bent, grasping the kettlebell with both hands. Raise your elbows and pull the kettlebell upwards to your shoulders. Lower the kettlebell to return to your starting position and begin again.
Deadlift: Begin standing with a kettlebell grasped in two hands and your knees slightly bent. Keep your eyes forward and slowly bend at the hip, lowering the kettlebell toward the ground and taking care to keep your back straight. Keep the kettlebell close to your legs and knees slightly bent. Slowly return to the starting position, squeezing your glutes as you come back up.
Kettlebell Swings: Begin by grasping a kettlebell with two hands and standing with your chest up, core braced and your shoulders back and down. Soften your knees and, keeping your bodyweight in your heels, lower your butt and then drive through your heels, swinging the kettlebell in an upward motion, pushing your hips forward and squeezing your glutes. Allow the kettlebell to descend and swing back between your legs as you shift your weight back into your heels and hinge at the hips.
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Photos: Stacey Lanier Photography
Location: Burn Boot Camp
Additional Workouts with a Single Piece of Equipment
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