This upper-body circuit checks all the boxes without taking up too much time.
, progressing to the actual workout, and ending with a cool-down to help your body come back to baseline.
In your warm-up, you’ll complete bodyweight exercises that will work the same muscles you’ll be using later with your kettlebell. Warm-up exercises like the, high plank, and inchworm will get your shoulders, chest, and core warm for what comes next: a circuit with four kettlebell exercises, which you’ll perform for 45 seconds on, 15 seconds off. You’ll cycle through moves like the kettlebell halo , bicep curl , clean to press , and single-arm row .
You’ll do three rounds of the circuit, and Jimenez and Ragozzino will help you continue to challenge yourself as you progress, whether it’s by choosing a heavier kettlebell weight or fine-tuning your form. You also have the option of modifying the exercises with variations that can make them more accessible and comfortable.
Ready to get started with this 20-minute upper-body kettlebell workout? Grab a kettlebell or two, unroll a mat, and get ready to work!