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4 Week Kettlebell Transformation Workout

Whether you’re aiming to build muscle, burn fat, or improve overall fitness, kettlebells are designed to deliver a dynamic approach to full-body strength and conditioning. This 4 week kettlebell transformation workout utilizes a single piece of equipment that allows you to streamline your training and focus on efficiency, progress, and results.

With this 4-week progressive kettlebell workout, you’ll experience a structured plan that balances strength and hypertrophy with conditioning and core work. This program ensures continuous progress by progressively increasing intensity and complexity, pushing your limits while keeping your workouts varied and engaging.


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4 Week Kettlebell Transformation Workout Program Guide

Tempo Key


In a tempo prescription like “3-1-1-1,” each number indicates (in seconds) how long to spend in each phase of the exercise:

  • First Number (Eccentric): Time spent lowering the weight.
  • Second Number (Pause at Bottom): Time spent holding at the bottom.
  • Third Number (Concentric): Time spent lifting the weight.
  • Fourth Number (Pause at Top): Time spent holding at the top.

Example: Tempo 3-1-1-1

  • 3s: Lower slowly for 3 seconds.
  • 1s: Pause at the bottom for 1 second.
  • 1s: Lift up in 1 second.
  • 1s: Pause at the top for 1 second.

Intensity

  • Low: 5 reps left in tank
  • Moderate: 3 reps left in tank
  • High: 1-2 reps left in tank

Conditioning Day


EMOM stands for “Every Minute on the Minute.” This kettlebell transformation workout utilizes this format where you start a specific exercise at the beginning of each minute and complete a set number of reps within that minute. The remaining time in the minute is used for rest before starting the next set at the top of the following minute.

Fit man holding a kettlebell for the 4 week kettlebell transformation workout
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The 4 Week Kettlebell Transformation Workout​

Week 1​

DayExerciseSetsRepsTempoRestIntensity
Day 1: Strength & HypertrophyA1. Tempo Goblet Squat384-2-1-160 secModerate
A2. Single Arm Bent Over Row310-123-1-1-160 secModerate
B1. Half Kneeling Overhead Bottoms Up Press38-122-1-1-160 secLow
B2.SL RDL (Single Leg Romanian Deadlift)38-102-1-1-160 secLow
C1. KB Side Bend315-202-1-1-160 secLow
C2. Halo382-1-1-160 secLow
Day 2: Strength & HypertrophyA1. Dual KB Sumo Deadlift38-103-2-1-260 secModerate
A2. KB Floor Press3122-2-1-260 secModerate
B1. Dual KB Front Rack Reverse Lunge3102-1-1-160 secModerate
B2. KB Pull Over3123-2-1-160 secLow
B3. KB Bicep Curl3152-1-1-160 secLow
Day 3: Conditioning/Cardio/CoreEMOM 1: 10 KB Swings + 5 KB Push-Ups8 min2 min offModerate
EMOM 2: Dual KB Farmer’s Carry (25-50 ft)8 min2 min offModerate
EMOM 3: 5 KB Clean & Press + 10 Gorilla Rows8 min2 min offModerate

Week 2​

DayExerciseSetsRepsTempoRestIntensity
Day 1: Strength & HypertrophyA1. Tempo Goblet Squat310-124-2-1-160 secModerate
A2. Single Arm Bent Over Row312-153-1-1-160 secModerate
B1. Half Kneeling Overhead Bottoms Up Press310-122-1-1-160 secModerate
B2.SL RDL (Single Leg Romanian Deadlift)310-123-1-1-160 secLow
C1. KB Side Bend315-203-1-1-145 secLow
C2. Halo3103-1-1-145 secLow
Day 2: Strength & HypertrophyA1. Dual KB Sumo Deadlift310-124-2-1-260 secModerate
A2. KB Floor Press3152-2-1-260 secModerate
B1. Dual KB Front Rack Reverse Lunge3122-1-1-160 secModerate
B2. KB Pull Over3153-2-1-160 secLow
B3. KB Bicep Curl3153-1-1-145 secLow
Day 3: Conditioning/Cardio/CoreEMOM 1: 12 KB Swings + 6 KB Push-Ups8 min2 min offHigh
EMOM 2: Dual KB Farmer’s Carry (30-60 ft)8 min2 min offHigh
EMOM 3: 6 KB Clean & Press + 12 Gorilla Rows8 min2 min offHigh

Week 3​

DayExerciseSetsRepsTempoRestIntensity
Day 1: Strength & HypertrophyA1. Dual KB Tempo Goblet Squat465-2-1-160 secHigh
A2. Single Arm Bent Over Row4103-2-3-160 secHigh
B1. Half Kneeling Overhead KB Press46-83-1-1-245 secHigh
B2.SL RDL (Single Leg Romanian Deadlift)48-103-1-1-245 secModerate
C1. KB Side Bend3203-2-1-345 secModerate
C2. Halo3125-1-1-145 secModerate
Day 2: Strength & HypertrophyA1. Dual KB Sumo Deadlift465-2-1-260 secHigh
A2. KB Floor Press4103-2-1-160 secHigh
B1. Dual KB Reverse Lunge3122-2-1-160 secModerate
B2. KB Pull Over3153-2-1-145 secModerate
B3. KB Bicep Curl3154-1-1-245 secModerate
Day 3: Conditioning/Cardio/CoreEMOM 1: 12 KB Swings + 6 KB Push-Ups10 min2 min offModerate
EMOM 2: Dual KB Farmer’s Carry (30-60 ft)10 min2 min offModerate
EMOM 3: 6 KB Clean & Press + 12 Gorilla Rows10 min2 min offModerate

Week 4​

DayExerciseSetsRepsTempoRestIntensity
Day 1: Strength & HypertrophyA1. Dual KB Tempo Goblet Squat485-2-1-160 secHigh
A2. Single Arm Bent Over Row410-123-2-3-145 secHigh
B1. Half Kneeling Overhead KB Press48-123-1-1-245 secHigh
B2.SL RDL (Single Leg Romanian Deadlift)410-123-1-1-245 secModerate
C1. KB Side Bend3203-2-1-345 secHigh
C2. Halo3155-1-1-130 secModerate
Day 2: Strength & HypertrophyA1. Dual KB Sumo Deadlift48-105-2-1-260 secHigh
A2. KB Floor Press412-153-2-1-160 secHigh
B1. Dual KB Reverse Lunge3152-2-1-160 secHigh
B2. KB Pull Over3153-2-1-130 secHigh
B3. KB Bicep Curl3155-1-1-230 secModerate
Day 3: Conditioning/Cardio/CoreEMOM 1: 12 KB Swings + 6 KB Push-Ups10 min2 min offHigh
EMOM 2: Dual KB Farmer’s Carry (30-60 ft)10 min2 min offHigh
EMOM 3: 6 KB Clean & Press + 12 Gorilla Rows10 min2 min offHigh

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