Beginner Kettlebell Functional 1: Deadlift & Goblet Squat
Warm-Up: Bodyweight Lateral Lunges, Arm Circles, High Knee March. Main Circuit: KB Deadlift, KB Goblet Squat, KB Overhead Hold March, KB Swing (Chest-Level), KB Halo. Cooldown: Standing Hip Flexor Stretch, Crossbody Shoulder Stretch.
The workout
- 1
Bodyweight Lateral Lunges
30sStep wide side-to-side. Warms hips, groin, and glutes.
- 2
Arm Circles
30sSmall to large forward and backward circles. Activates shoulders.
- 3
High Knee March
30sMarch in place with knees high. Warms up hip flexors and core.
- 4
Kettlebell Deadlift
45sHinge at hips and lift kettlebell with flat back. Strengthens glutes and hamstrings.
- 5
Kettlebell Goblet Squat
45sHold kettlebell at chest and squat. Builds quads, glutes, and core stability.
- 6
Kettlebell Overhead Hold March
45sHold bell overhead and march. Improves core control and shoulder stability.
- 7
Kettlebell Swing (Chest-Level)
45sHinge and swing to shoulder height. Trains hip drive and coordination.
- 8
Kettlebell Halo
45sRotate kettlebell around head. Builds shoulder mobility and core stability.
- 9
Standing Hip Flexor Stretch
30sStep one foot back and push hips forward. Opens hips.
- 10
Crossbody Shoulder Stretch
30sPull one arm across chest. Loosens shoulders and upper back.
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