Beginner Kettlebell Functional 3: Reverse Lunge & Staggered Deadlift
Warm-Up: Bodyweight Step-Back Lunge, Torso Rotations, Overhead Reach with Side Bend. Main Circuit: KB Goblet Reverse Lunge, KB Suitcase March, KB Half-Kneeling Halo, KB Staggered Deadlift, KB Swing to Dead Stop. Cooldown: Wall Quad Stretch, Supine Figure Four Stretch.
The workout
- 1
Bodyweight Step-Back Lunge
30sAlternate legs stepping back. Warms up quads and glutes.
- 2
Torso Rotations
30sTwist gently side to side. Mobilizes spine and warms core.
- 3
Overhead Reach with Side Bend
30sReach up and bend to each side. Stretches lats and obliques.
- 4
Kettlebell Goblet Reverse Lunge
45sHold kettlebell at chest. Builds lower-body strength and balance.
- 5
Kettlebell Suitcase March
45sHold kettlebell in one hand. Engages core and stabilizers.
- 6
Kettlebell Half-Kneeling Halo
45sKneel and rotate kettlebell around head. Improves shoulder mobility.
- 7
Kettlebell Staggered Deadlift
45sOne foot slightly back. Targets glutes and hamstrings.
- 8
Kettlebell Swing to Dead Stop
45sReset bell between reps. Reinforces proper form and power.
- 9
Wall Quad Stretch
30sPull heel to glute while standing. Stretches quads and hip flexors.
- 10
Supine Figure Four Stretch
30sLie down, cross ankle over knee. Opens glutes and hips.
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