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Gym HIIT – Intermediate Loaded Conditioning

A 4-day gym HIIT program mixing dumbbells, kettlebells, box jumps, and battle ropes into dense metabolic circuits for serious fat loss and conditioning.

Goal: Fat LossLevel: IntermediateEquipment: Dumbbells, Kettlebell, Pull Up Bar, Bodyweight4 days/week~45 min/session6 weeks
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Overview

This intermediate gym HIIT plan blends dumbbells, kettlebells, box jumps, and battle ropes into dense metabolic circuits. Loaded conditioning burns serious calories while building full-body strength. Each session carries a format cue — AMRAP, for-time, or rounds — at the top, so you always know how to attack it.

The Program

Day 1 – Full Body Metcon — Full Body Metcon

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Dumbbell Thruster4 × 1215s
Kettlebell Swing4 × 2015s
Box Jumps4 × 1215s
Burpee4 × 1015s
Battle Ropes4 × 30s60s

Day 2 – Lower + Power — Lower + Power

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Goblet Squat4 × 1515s
Kettlebell Swing4 × 2015s
Box Jumps4 × 1215s
Reverse Lunge4 × 10 per side15s
Flutter Kicks4 × 40s60s

Day 3 – Upper + Grip — Upper + Grip

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Dumbbell Push Press4 × 1215s
Renegade Row4 × 8 per side15s
Push-Up4 × 1515s
Farmers Carry4 × 40s15s
Battle Ropes4 × 30s60s

Day 4 – Conditioning Finisher — Conditioning Finisher

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Burpee5 × 1220s
Kettlebell Swing5 × 2020s
Box Jumps5 × 1520s
Dumbbell Snatch5 × 8 per side20s
Sit-Up5 × 2030s

FAQ

How much equipment do I need?

Dumbbells, a kettlebell, a plyo box, and battle ropes if available. Most movements can be scaled if a piece is missing.

What weights should I use?

Moderate loads you can move fast with clean form for the full circuit. If your pace collapses, the weight is too heavy.

Is this good for fat loss?

Yes — loaded HIIT circuits keep your heart rate high and recruit more muscle, driving a strong calorie burn during and after the session.

Safety notes

Warm up and rehearse the loaded movements light first. Keep box-jump landings soft and step down between reps if fatigued. Drop the load or reps before form breaks. Hydrate throughout.

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