Beginner Kettlebell Functional 10: Curtsy Lunge & Curl to Press
Warm-Up: Wall Squat Hold, Standing Arm Cross Swings, Step-Back Lunge Reach. Main Circuit: KB Goblet Curtsy Lunge, KB Swing to Catch and Squat, KB Overhead Hold with Step, KB Curl to Press, KB Dead Stop Swing. Cooldown: Standing Side Stretch with Reach, Seated Wide-Leg Forward Fold.
The workout
- 1
Wall Squat Hold
30sHold squat position against wall. Warms up quads and glutes.
- 2
Standing Arm Cross Swings
30sSwing arms across body and open wide. Loosens chest and shoulders.
- 3
Step-Back Lunge Reach
30sLunge back and reach overhead. Opens hips and activates core.
- 4
Kettlebell Goblet Curtsy Lunge
45sStep behind and squat with bell at chest. Builds glutes and inner thighs.
- 5
Kettlebell Swing to Catch and Squat
45sCatch swing at chest and squat. Combines strength and control.
- 6
Kettlebell Overhead Hold with Step
45sHold bell overhead and take small steps. Trains stability and mobility.
- 7
Kettlebell Curl to Press
45sCurl and press overhead. Builds arm and shoulder strength.
- 8
Kettlebell Dead Stop Swing
45sReset swing each time. Reinforces good form and explosive hip drive.
- 9
Standing Side Stretch with Reach
30sLean over with one arm overhead. Stretches obliques and lats.
- 10
Seated Wide-Leg Forward Fold
30sSit with legs apart and lean forward. Stretches hamstrings and hips.
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