Nasty complex with kettlebells for gladiators!

Kettlebells are one of my favorite “unconventional” training tools because of their sheer brutality and rugged nature. They are BEASTS and will turn ordinary men into modern warriors. They may be getting popular now, but kettlebells have been around for centuries… these cannonballs with handles are the definition of “old school”!

One of my favorite ways to train with kettlebells is by doing complexes of 3, 4, 5 or sometimes more movements in a row without letting go of the kettlebell (or bells). The total time under tension with these extended sets is huge and it shocks the body to shed body fat and gain muscle. And cardio? Forget it. You’ve never felt your lungs screaming so much before until you put yourself through some serious kettlebell training.

Another added benefit of kettlebells is the grip factor… because of the thick handle and ballistic movements, your hands will get VERY strong very quickly. And be warned, people might start to wonder why it looks like you have 2 boa constrictors running down your back when you have spinal erectors and upper back muscles starting to show through your t-shirt.

So here is a simple double kettlebell complex consisting of 6 movements performed back to back without lowering the weights.

1. kettlebell cleanse x 8

2. kettlebell front squats x 8

3. Kettlebell Push Presses x 8

4. Kettlebell Reverse Lunges x 8

5. kettlebell incline over rows x 8

6. Kettlebell double swings x 8

Repeat for a total of 3-5 rounds and you’ll have a complete workout that will have you in shape for anything other than fighting a gorilla!