Intermediate Functional: Barbell Deadlift & Dumbbell Power Clean
A 40-minute functional session at intermediate level. 10 video-guided movements — including Barbell Deadlift and Dumbbell Power Clean — using barbell, dumbbells, kettlebell. Follow along with demo clips, timed rests and set logging.
The workout
- 1
Barbell Deadlift
3 × 8Brace core, keep a flat back, driving through heels to stand. Works glutes, hamstrings, and back.
- 2
Dumbbell Power Clean
3 × 8Explosively extend hips and knees to pull dumbbells up, catching them in a squat. Works full body power.
- 3
Barbell Front Rack Split Squat
3 × 10Keep torso upright, lower until back knee hovers, driving through front heel. Works quads, glutes, and core.
- 4
Kettlebell Windmill
3 × 8Keep kettlebell locked overhead, hinge at hip, lowering torso sideways. Works obliques, shoulder stability, and hamstrings.
- 5
Dumbbell Single Arm Overhead Lunge
3 × 10Maintain overhead stability with one arm, lunge forward, keeping core tight. Works legs, core, and shoulder stability.
- 6
Kettlebell Cossack Squat
3 × 10Squat to one side, keeping other leg straight, chest up and heel down. Works inner thighs, glutes, and mobility.
- 7
Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift
3 × 12Keep a slight bend in knees, hinge at hips, lowering dumbbells along legs. Works hamstrings and glutes.
- 8
Kettlebell Farmers Carry
45sWalk with heavy kettlebells, maintaining upright posture and tight core. Works grip strength, core stability, and traps.
- 9
Dumbbell Side Bridge
45sProp on forearm and feet, lifting hips to form a straight line. Works obliques and core stability.
- 10
Dumbbell Lying Woodchop
3 × 12Lie on back, chop dumbbell diagonally across body, engaging core. Works obliques and rotational core strength.
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