{"id":58002,"date":"2026-07-27T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/?p=58002"},"modified":"2026-06-24T13:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:16:11","slug":"30-min-metcon-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-metcon-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 30-min metcon strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALL LEVELS<\/strong> \/<strong> <\/strong>metcon strength workout \/ 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Dumbbells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Metcon may sound like a code name for a tech convention or a type of AI tool; in reality, however, it\u2019s simply short for metabolic conditioning, a training method that combines strength and cardio into fast-paced, high-intensity workouts. <\/strong>The goal is to bring cardio into the equation during a strength session, making it a very different approach from the usual strength routines that rely on long rest periods and machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s exactly what you&#8217;ll find in this <strong>metcon strength workout<\/strong>. It consists of <strong>4 exercises, with 10 reps each, to complete for 10 rounds, with no rest between them.<\/strong> And there&#8217;s a catch, too, to make it more interesting: <strong>at the end of each round, you do 12 push-ups<\/strong>. The total time for this session should be around <strong>30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dumbbell push press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bent-over dumbbell row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standing dumbbell curl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push-ups<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Let&#8217;s conquer this challenge!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo at standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-56816\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 exercises&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th exercise 12 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little to no rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 minutes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Dumbbells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 rounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 \u2013 DUMBBELL PUSH PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the dumbbells at shoulder height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dip slightly into a shallow squat, then explosively extend your hips and legs to help press the dumbbells overhead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock out your arms at the top, then lower the weights back to shoulder level and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 \u2013 Dumbbell bent over row<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a dumbbell in each hand and hinge at the hips until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your back flat, core engaged, and shoulders set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pull the dumbbells toward your torso by driving your elbows back and squeezing your shoulder blades together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the weights slowly and repeat with control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; STANDING DUMBBELL CURL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended and palms facing forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your elbows close to your sides and your core engaged throughout the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curl the dumbbells up toward your shoulders while keeping your upper arms still.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeeze your biceps at the top, then lower the weights slowly and with control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 \u2013 PUSH-UPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start in a plank position with arms straight, shoulders above wrists, and body in a straight line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage the core and glutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the shoulders over the wrists, lower the whole body towards the floor, dropping comfortably as low as you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push the body upwards and return to the start position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There you have it: your metcon strength workout is done. Pick your next one below:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-metcon-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min\u00a0metcon\u00a0strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-quad-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min quad strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-shoulder-superset-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min shoulder superset workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-hybrid-conditioning-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35-min hybrid conditioning workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-lower-body-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35-min lower-body workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/40-20-interval-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40\/20 interval strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/40-min-biceps-triceps-superset-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40-min biceps and triceps superset workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/45-min-amrap-hybrid-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">45-min AMRAP Hybrid workout<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/300-reps-metabolic-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">300-reps metabolic strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-chest-and-back-superset-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min chest and back superset workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-smith-machine-upper-body-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min Smith machine upper-body workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-kettlebell-pyramid-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min kettlebell pyramid workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/evofitness_austria\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blog-banners-follow-us_evo-ch-blog_en-scaled.png\" alt=\"blog banners follow us evo blog en\" class=\"wp-image-58017\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/blog-banners-follow-us_evo-ch-blog_en-scaled.png 2560w, 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