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Kettlebell Two-Muscle-Pair Split

An intermediate 4-day kettlebell program pairing chest & triceps, back & biceps, shoulders & core, and legs & glutes. Combines strength and stability for functional full-body development.

Goal: General FitnessLevel: IntermediateEquipment: Kettlebell, Bodyweight4 days/week~55 min/session8 weeks
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Overview

Kettlebells demand stability alongside strength — this 4-day muscle-pairing split turns that demand into a training advantage.

The Program

Day 1 – Chest & Triceps — Chest & Triceps

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Floor Press4 × 8-1290s
Push-Up4 × 8-1290s
Diamond Push-Up3 × 10-1260s
Decline Push-Up3 × 12-1560s
Plank3 × 30s45s

Day 2 – Back & Biceps — Back & Biceps

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Kettlebell Row4 × 8-1290s
Kettlebell Deadlift4 × 10-1290s
Bicep Curls3 × 12-1560s
Hammer Curl3 × 12-1560s
Superman3 × 12-1545s

Day 3 – Shoulders & Core — Shoulders & Core

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Kettlebell Overhead Press4 × 8-1290s
Dumbbell Halos3 × 12-1560s
Banded Reverse Fly3 × 12-1560s
Side Plank3 × 30s45s
Dead Bug3 × 12-1545s

Day 4 – Legs & Glutes — Legs & Glutes

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Goblet Squat4 × 8-1290s
Kettlebell Deadlift4 × 10-1290s
Kettlebell Swing3 × 12-1560s
Reverse Lunge3 × 12-1560s
Single-Leg Hip Thrust3 × 12-1545s

Safety notes

Master the hip hinge pattern before attempting Kettlebell Swings or Deadlifts with heavy weight. Warm up for 5 minutes before each session.

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