Workout of the week: 20-min kettlebell AMRAP workout

27th November 2023

ALL LEVELS / kettlebell AMRAP workout / 20 minutes

Equipment: Kettlebell

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts have a global legion of enthusiastic fans, and it’s easy to understand why. They’re efficient and convenient, effectively burn fat and rev up your metabolism, enhance cardiovascular health, boost endurance, and offer a wide range of workout options.

AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) stands out among HIIT’s various styles. Today, we’re focusing on a kettlebell AMRAP workout comprising 5 exercises, each with 10 reps, challenging you to complete as many rounds as possible without rest within 20 minutes.

  1. Kettlebell swing
  2. Kettlebell narrow grip push-up
  3. Kettlebell squat
  4. Kettlebell row
  5. Kettlebell ab twist

Ready? Let’s HIIT this AMRAP!

WORKOUT SETUP

  • AMRAP (as many rounds as possible)
  • 5 exercises
  • 10 reps
  • Equipment: Kettlebell
  • Duration: 20 minutes

WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST

AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible)

1 – KETTLEBELL SWING

10 reps

  • Hold the kettlebell with both hands.
  • Hinge the hips to initiate the swing movement. 
  • Rapidly drive hip extension to swing the kettlebell upwards. 
  • Control your swing descent with a hip hinge by swinging the kettlebell between your legs. 
  • Repeat. 

2 – KETTLEBELL NARROW GRIP PUSH-UP

10 reps

  • Place your kettlebell down on your mat or on the floor.
  • Put your hands on your kettlebells.
  • Come into a high plank or push-up position. 
  • Lower yourself down in control. 

3 – KETTLEBELL SQUAT

10 reps

  • Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
  • Pick a kettlebell with both hands and hold it.
  • Keeping the kettlebell close to your chest, do a squat and maintain your chest and back straight.
  • Make sure you keep your core tight.
  • Slowly come back up and repeat.

4 – KETTLEBELL ROW

10 reps each arm

  • Lean forward at a 45-degree angle.
  • Keep the weight on your heels and bend your knees. 
  • Keep your back flat from shoulder to hips. 
  • With the kettlebell on your right arm, row the kettlebell up towards your hip. 
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades together. 
  • Control the movement and bring the kettlebell down.
  • Do 10 reps with one arm, then 10 more with the other.

5 – KETTLEBELL AB TWIST

10 reps

  • Find a soft ground, preferably a matt and grab a kettlebell or dumbbell with an adequate weight.
  • Place your glutes on the floor and lift your feet in the air.
  • Now grab the kettlebell as indicated in the video below.
  • Slowly start twisting the kettlebell until you can feel a slight stretch on the opposite core side.
  • Hold for a brief second and turn to the other side.
  • Repeat.

And that’s a wrap-up for this kettlebell AMRAP workout. Find your next challenge here:

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