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Home Β» Fitness Β» Power Monday #22 Holiday Kettlebell Circuit

Power Monday #22 Holiday Kettlebell Circuit

Published: Dec 2, 2013 Β· Modified: Jul 23, 2017 by Rebecca Pytell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

Can you believe it is December! Crazy how fast these months are starting to fly by, but I am not complaining. Just one month closer to graduating and moving on πŸ™‚ But I still have that bad feeling that January-April will go by sluggishly slow, cold, and stressful. (Not the most optimistic view there, haha). But lets enjoy the rest of the holiday season and the final weeks of 2013 the best we can. Busting out killer workouts is one fun way to spice up the days and keep you energized and ready to go. Last year my grandparents got me a 20lb kettlebell (which I always thought was called a kettleball) for Christmas (I was so excited, haha!). But I hadn't been using it much until recently. There really are a lot of moves to do with a kettlebell once you learn proper form and technique. They are great for all that functional strength training that your body really needs. If you have never used a kettlebell, it can take some time to get used to, and that is what happened to me. But I am loving them more and more each day. So it is time to share a kettlebell workout on this Power Monday!

Power MondayI did my 20s Lower Body workout for my lower body strength training Wednesday and Friday last week, but I switched it up and made it even more killer. I did a total of 102 KB swings, 102 Thrusters, 102 BB squats, 102 Lunges (each leg), 102 deadlifts, 102 weighted bridge lifts and 108 jumping lunges (and the bonus round). It was so good!Β  But what I really loved was the kettlebell swings. I am getting so much better at them, but that is why I am totally falling in love with the KB. Swings can look very intimatdateing since you are swinging a huge weight through the air with your arms outstretched starting from the squat position. But if you use your hamstrings, hips, quads, and core, you will protect you back. Plus I like to bring my KB to eye level, not over head like some prefer (I think it is safer). But besides swings there are tons of other great moves to work the lower body.

Holiday Kettlebell CircuitNotes:

+ The moves: KB Swings, Goblet Squats, Single Leg Deadlifts, Turkish Get-Ups, Plie Squat Pulses, Narrow Stance Uneven Squats (for these place you feet directly inline under your hips, hold the kettlebell hanging in one hand and squat, pushing you hips back. Switch hands to complete the other side).

+ If you don't have access to a kettlebell, have no fear! You can use a dumbbell, by holding one end, it acts like a kettlebell!

+ Be safe and honor your body. Rest when needed and stop if you feel sick or dizzy! You know the drill. challenge yourself, but be safe.

Have a great Power Monday! Of course let me know what you think of the workout and if you give it a try πŸ™‚

So tell me:

Did you call kettlebells, kettleballs, or was that just me?

KB Swings at eye-level or overhead?

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  1. Deborah Smikle-Davis

    December 10, 2013 at 11:39 am

    What great grandparents you have! I would love to receive a gift of kettlebells! I have not tried a kettlebell workout yet but this workout post inspires me to do so. Let me make sure to add kettlebells to my Christmas list and make this workout one of my healthy New Year Resolutions.
    Thank you so much for sharing this valuable post with us on the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Hop! We sincerely appreciate it!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 10, 2013 at 11:42 am

      Sounds like a plan πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Self Sagacity

    December 09, 2013 at 12:54 am

    I have been easing back into workouts after being sick. I would love a power Monday~

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 09, 2013 at 1:01 am

      Remember to keep it simple and listen to your body!

      Reply
  3. Rebecca Brosemer

    December 06, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    LOL! I totally called them "kettleballs!" This sound like an amazing workout and I will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 06, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      Haha it just sounds better right? Let me know how it goes πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves

    December 02, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    I used to be so intimidated by KB swings also. I just really didn't want to accidentally let go and break something or someone! But I've come to love them and their versatility in workouts. This looks like a great one here!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 02, 2013 at 6:49 pm

      Thanks Alison! Yea they can definitely be scary the first time! Move all the furniture!

      Reply
  5. Sara @ lifebetweenthemiles

    December 02, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    I've never done a kettlebell workout but this looks fun, I will have to try it out!

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 02, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      Let me know how you like it! Kettlebells are such a great thing to incorporate, but I always forget about them...until now!

      Reply
  6. Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome

    December 02, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    Ha! I totally called them kettleballs for awhile. I actually know a ton of people who did so we are not alone πŸ™‚ This looks like a great workout! I love mine but wish it was heavier.

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 02, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      Haha! Kettlebell is just so...idk. I sounds like your talking about cows! I wish I had more variety with the weight too since I only have the 20lb.

      Reply
  7. Patty @ reach-yourpeak

    December 02, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Great workout! I think I'll share it on my weekly link-up post on Wednesday! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • strengthandsunshine

      December 02, 2013 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks Patty! Let me know if you give it a shot πŸ™‚

      Reply

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