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WORKOUTS
Featuring Bodyweight, Band,
& Kettlebell Exercises
By
Andy Chassé, MS
Copyright © 2016 Andy
Chassé
All Rights Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced
in any form at any time without written permission from the
author.
DISCLAIMER
Please use the information contained in this book with a
healthy dose of common sense. Understand that upon using
the information within, you agree to hold harmless the author
from and against anything bad that might happen. If you’re
unsure of your ability to exercise, consult a medical
professional. If you experience any sudden pain or discomfort
while exercising, stop immediately and consult a medical
professional. When in doubt, consult a medical professional.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
WHY BODYWEIGHT, BANDS, &
KETTLEBELLS?
HOW WERE THE EXERCISES CHOSEN?
WHAT ABOUT THE WORKOUTS?
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
NAVIGATING THE BOOK
WORKOUT-SPECIFIC TERMS YOU NEED
TO KNOW
EXERCISE-SPECIFIC TERMS YOU NEED
TO KNOW
HOW TO MODIFY DIFFICULT
EXERCISES
HOW MANY SETS?
REST PERIODS
WARMING UP
BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES
BAND EXERCISES
KETTLEBELL EXERCISES
BODYWEIGHT WORKOUTS
BAND WORKOUTS
HELPFUL INFO
KETTLEBELL WORKOUTS
HELPFUL INFO
BAND + BODYWEIGHT WORKOUTS
KETTLEBELL + BODYWEIGHT
WORKOUTS
THE END
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your new
gymless workout companion.
I’m going to be honest with you: I don’t want to spend too
much time talking about the details of this book. I mean, it’s
pretty straightforward. It’s one-half loose exercise guide, one-
half workout guide.
I know that this type of book has been done before. Normally,
I’d hate that…but this time I think it’s a good thing. It
wouldn’t make any sense if only a handful of exercise and
workouts books were on the market. You would only
experience a small taste of this side of the fitness game.
That’s limiting. Big-time. So, in this case, I don’t think
another is bad at all. Plus, mine is different in a few ways.
Yeah, yeah, that’s what they all say, right? I’m with you. But
seriously, mine is a little different, and I’m about to give you
the how and why.
First, I’m not pushing my own program on you. I don’t
believe you need to follow a specific program to get fit. You
sure as hell don’t need to follow my program. Instead, you
simply need to do effective workouts on a consistent basis.
That’s what I have for you in this book. You get 60 quality
workouts that will help you get – and stay – fit.
Second, I’m not giving you the same exercises that pop
up in every bodyweight and/or minimal equipment fitness
book. I’m not a fan of making you do 20 different pushup and
pullup variations, especially considering how difficult those
exercises are for beginners. I know they’re considered staple
exercises, but I’m a “whatever works” kinda guy. And to be
completely honest with you, any exercise can be a staple
exercise if it’s used in the right manner. All exercises can
work for you.
And third, I don’t have exercise descriptions or photos for
you. That might sound bad, but keep reading. This was a
difficult choice to make. I’ll chalk it up to the fact that image
size is a major pain, and to my opinion that text descriptions
aren’t that useful. Instead, I elected to provide quick links to a
full library of exercise videos. You will have to click out and
hop into a web browser if you need to see the exercises in
action, but I’m not sorry for that. A video has the potential to
teach you much more than a pair of photos. This might create
a small slow-down at first, but after you see the exercises in
action a few times, you’ll be good to go for future workouts. I
personally think it’s a small price to pay, but I’ll let you decide
that for yourself.
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
I want to say that this book is for everyone because I think it
can be for everyone. In reality, though, I’m not sure everyone
will benefit from it. It doesn’t walk you through each exercise
and it doesn’t give you a full explanation of exactly why each
workout is good for you. Many of the workouts have the
potential to challenge you, but few of them ask you to face
brutally difficult exercises.
If you take that information at face value, you could write this
book off as too hard for beginners and too easy for the more
advanced crowd. I don’t necessarily think that’s an unfair
statement. In truth, readers that fall somewhere in between
the two will probably benefit the most.
If you’re a beginner or total rockstar, however, please don’t let
that stop you from continuing forward. Beginners should find
the videos clear and the extra exercise tips helpful. Rockstars,
on the other hand, should find more than a handful of
workouts that get them sweating.
I guess it’s fair to say that this book is for everyone, after all –
at least if you keep an open mind. Going forward, that’s all I
ask. Try a few workouts, get your fitness on, then make up
your mind.
WHY BODYWEIGHT, BANDS,
& KETTLEBELLS?
This is an easy question to answer. I chose bodyweight
because it gives you the opportunity to knock out a perfectly
awesome workout with no equipment. That’s a no-brainer. I
don’t have to look at a bestseller list to see how well
bodyweight exercise books perform. I chose bands and
kettlebells because, in my experience, they seem to be the
most popular and most affordable “big bang” pieces of at-
home fitness equipment.
With my clients, I use a much wider range of tools. On any
given day, we might use bands and kettlebells, plus sliders,
sandbags, and an agility ladder. I love variety, and I would
have liked to include more equipment options, but it just
wasn’t feasible. There are already over 100 exercises in this
book. Can you imagine how much that list would grow if I
added any other equipment categories?
It would get crazy, fast. I think you’ll find that even with only
three categories, you’re already going to be overloaded with
options. And if not, I guess you’ll just have to find another
book. Just kidding – please don’t do that. In fact, I’ll give you
some extra incentive to stick around. If this book does well, I’ll
write another with more equipment options. I promise! It’s all
in your hands now.
HOW WERE THE EXERCISES
CHOSEN?
If you take a second to flip through the exercise section, some
exercises will most certainly stand out as a familiar sight.
Others, however, might not. That’s okay. No, actually – it’s
awesome.
When I sat down to put the pieces of this book together, I
tried to keep one big goal in mind: make the experience stand
out. Similar books – especially those centered on bodyweight
training - feature the same exercises over and over. You know,
the usual: pushups, pullups and burpees, just to name a few.
I didn’t want to do that. In fact, you won’t find the burpee on
a single page in this guide!
Of course, you will encounter some familiar exercises,
including both pushups and pullups. But I didn’t want to rely
on them. Instead, I pulled from some of my favorite
movements. Some people may not consider them “functional”
or popular enough, but I don’t care.
The only thing that matters is that the exercises in this guide
– and the workouts – will help you get fit. That’s what I care
about and that’s what you should care about, too (if you don’t
mind me saying).
WHAT ABOUT THE
WORKOUTS?
I talked briefly in the first few paragraphs about how I didn’t
want to push my program on you. I truly don’t and I’ll stand
by that. However, I do want to push my very sensible and
easy to understand method for building awesome workouts on
you.
The abbreviated version of what this means is that I have
effectively used workouts built from this same format with
hundreds of clients. They work. While I may not be shoving
my super-unique 12-week, results-guaranteed program on
you, I am pushing my methodology. I hope you’re okay with
that, and I hope that doesn’t make me a hypocrite.
I’ll give you a little idea of what to expect. The workouts are
typically balanced, they include three to six exercises each,
and they can be used to build strength, increase muscle,
and/or help you get leaner. The shorter workouts are usually
circuit-based and designed to jack up your heart rate. The
longer workouts, on the other hand, are usually built to get
you stronger and help you move better.
As for total workout time, it depends on your chosen rest
period and number of sets (we’ll get to that shortly). Most
workouts, however, can be completed in 15 to 30 minutes.
When I chose the title of this book, I wasn’t kidding. They
really are quick.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
First, read through the rest of this section. You’re going to be
introduced to a number of terms that you will need to
understand to get through the workouts.
When you’re done with that, feel free to scroll through the
exercise glossary. This will help you get a feel for the type of
exercises you might face in the workouts. From here, move
straight into the workout section. This section is the meat of
the book.
Understand that each of the workouts in this book is a
standalone experience. The workouts weren’t randomly
created – there is a method to the madness, I promise – but
there’s no overarching program that connects one workout to
the next. Keep that in mind as you flip through the pages.
You might ask, “well, what’s the point then?” That’s a great
question. The point is that they’re still workouts. Some are
easier and some are harder, and many exercises feature
easier and harder versions. You should still feel some sense of
progression as you move to the more difficult workouts.
Regardless, if you do all 60 workouts in this book, you’re
going to be fitter than when you started.
Just in case this isn’t obvious, start with the easier workouts,
then progress to the harder workouts when you feel like
you’re ready. Sometimes this progression won’t seem like
much of a jump, but other times you might not be able to
handle it. The easier vs. harder tags aren’t linear, but don’t let
that knowledge stop you from trying a workout.
Plus, in a few pages, you’re going to run straight into a
handful of powerful exercise terms. You’ll eventually be able
to use these terms to modify the exercises of all 60 workouts.
This creates a more personal sense of progression, and I
highly recommend that you give it a try.
So, keep reading until you reach the workout section. When
you get there, choose a workout that fits your ability level. Do
the workout. Rest for a few days, then choose another
workout that fits your ability level. Keep going, just like this.
NAVIGATING THE BOOK
The book is split into two major sections: exercises and
workouts. Both sections are then divided into subsections by
type of equipment.
The exercise section includes a list of all of the exercises
found in all 60 workouts. You can click the exercise name to
travel to the video (located on YouTube). Below the name, you
will see the specific workouts that the exercise is found in,
plus a few tips and tricks to help you nail down your form.
The workout section contains all of the 60 ready-to-rock
workouts, each on a separate page. As with the first section,
all of the exercises in each workout are linked directly to the
video demonstrations. Just a quick note: exercises with
modifiers, like single arm or pause, link to the base version of
the exercise – not the modified version.
The workouts aren’t in any particular order, so you might
have to search around for one that you’re ready for. Don’t
worry too much about this – there’s a nice split between
focus, format, and difficulty.
WORKOUT-SPECIFIC TERMS
YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are a few workout-related terms you need to become
familiar with before you get started. Each workout features
three attributes: focus, format, and difficulty. These attributes
give you critical information about the workout and should
help you decide which workout(s) you want to tackle.
FOCUS
Focus refers to the muscles that each workout is working.
Instead of detailing the individual muscles targeted during
each workout, the workouts are simply labeled as Full Body,
Upper Body, Lower Body, or Core. As a general rule:
Upper Body workouts work your chest, shoulders, triceps,
and mid and upper back.
Lower Body workouts work your quads, hamstrings, calves,
and glutes.
Core workouts work the front of your abdominals, the sides of
your abdominals, and the muscles of and around your lower
back.
Full Body workouts hit all of the above.
FORMAT
Format is an abbreviated instruction manual for the workout.
You will encounter six different formats: straight, alternating,
super, circuit, complex, and AMRAP.
Straight means that you will perform one set of the first
exercise, rest, then perform the next set of the first exercise.
Do this until you finish all sets of the exercise, then move to
the next one.
Alternating means that exercises are paired. You will see
pairs labeled as:
PAIR 1: SHUFFLE
PAIR 1: CARIOCA
You will perform one set of the first exercise, rest, then
perform one set of the second exercise. Do this until you
finish all sets of the first pair, then move to the next pair.
Super – like alternating – means that exercises are paired.
You will perform one set of the first exercise, immediately
perform one set of the second exercise, then rest. Do this until
you finish all sets of the first pair, then move to the next pair.
Circuit means that all of the exercises are linked together. Do
one set of the first exercise, then one set of the second
exercise, and so on. Keep going until you finish one set of all
of the exercises, then rest and repeat.
Complex indicates a circuit that doesn’t require you to
change positions. Normally, as you move from exercise to
exercise during a circuit, there’s a small rest as you move
around. That won’t be the case here! Instead, you’ll remain in
the same position as you change exercises. This vastly
increases the difficulty.
AMRAP is short for “As Many Reps As Possible”. Treat these
workouts as a circuit, but don’t rest between rounds – just
keep going. Set a timer for the time indicated and try to
complete as many rounds of the circuit as you can. Note: if
your technique starts to suffer, it’s time to stop.
DIFFICULTY
The difficulty of each workout is determined by a combination
of the workout format and the exercises. Rather than the
typical beginner, intermediate and advanced designations, the
workouts are simply defined as “easier” or “harder”.
The easier workouts are built for those at the beginner to
intermediate level, while the harder workouts are better suited
to those at the intermediate to advanced level. Some workouts
tip-toe the line between easier and harder, so there might be
times when you absolutely crush a harder workout and times
when an easier workout humbles you.
EXERCISE-SPECIFIC TERMS
YOU NEED TO KNOW
You will see these terms attached to exercises multiple times
throughout the workouts. Think of them as exercise
modifiers. They’re mostly used to increase the difficulty of the
exercises (and the workouts, as a result).
Once you learn these terms, you can use them to modify the
workouts in this book. If you really love a workout that has
become too easy, for example, you can apply one or more of
these modifiers to make it tougher.
Pause: If you see this paired with an exercise, then add a
pause in the middle position of the exercise. Examples:
Pause Squat: Pause after you squat down, but before you
stand up
Pause Pushup: Pause after you lower to the ground, but
before you press up
Pause Glute Bridge: Pause after you raise your hips, but
before you lower them back down.
1.5: This designation indicates that you will add a half rep to
the exercise. Examples:
1.5 Squat: Go halfway down, then come back up. That’s
the half rep. Now, go all the way down, then come back
up. That’s the full rep.
1.5 Band Row: Pull your hands halfway to your chest,
then lower them back down. That’s the half rep. Now,
pull your hands all the way up, then lower them all the
way back down. That’s the full rep.
Tough: When a workout calls for you to do an exercise until
it’s tough, keep going until you feel like you’re only a few
repetitions or a few seconds away from failing. If you’re
comfortable using a 1 to 10 scale, go until the difficulty
reaches 8 or 9.
Slow Motion: To do an exercise in slow motion, just cut your
normal speed by half. It doesn’t have to be perfect, so don’t
worry about timing it. Just get close. To make it more
difficult, go even slower.
“+”: The plus sign means that you’ll combine two exercises. If
the name reads Glute Bridge + Heel Walkout, combine both to
form a new exercise.
Offset: This term applies only to kettlebell exercises. When
you see this, you will use one kettlebell instead of two. This
creates a pull to one side, making your core work harder to
keep you upright.
Single Arm, Single Leg: When you see either of these terms,
do the exercise with only one arm or leg. For arm exercises,
let your other arm rest in a comfortable position. For leg
exercises, this usually means that you need to raise one leg
off the ground. When you encounter a single arm or single leg
exercise, always do both sides unless otherwise specified.
Feet Elevated: It’s just as it reads – elevate your feet on a
stable surface. The higher you raise them, the harder it’s
going to be.
HOW TO MODIFY DIFFICULT
EXERCISES
Although this shouldn’t be a major issue, some more
demanding exercises might require modification. If you need
to make these changes, it’s completely okay. It’s normal and
easy to do.
MODIFYING PUSHUPS
Do them on your knees. It’s the same movement, but you’ll
be on your knees instead of on your toes with straight legs.
This modification makes it significantly easier, but does a
poor job of teaching you some of the movement mechanics.
Elevate your hands. The motion and starting position are the
same, but your hands are raised above the ground. While this
does decrease the difficulty, it also gives you wiggle room that
allows you to slowly increase it (by lowering your hands) as
needed.
MODIFYING PULLUPS
I chose to limit the amount of pullup exercises in this book for
one reason: they’re hard as hell. However, they are present in
some of the more difficult workouts. If you want to do those
tougher workouts but you can’t handle pullups, you have a
few options.
Replace them with another exercise. This is usually the
easier option. The inverted row is a good choice - you can
easily adjust the difficulty by moving your feet forward or
backward.
Do them with assistance. If you have a partner, you can
have them hold your lower body and give you an extra push.
If you have a band, you can wrap one end around the bar (or
tree branch, or whatever) and place the other end under your
feet.
WARMING UP
I have one final request: please don’t skip your warmup. I
know that it sometimes (okay, maybe most of the time) feels
like a waste of time, but it’s always worth it. A thorough
warmup gets your muscles – your entire system, really –
primed to withstand the coming workout.
I’m going to help you out here. Before each workout, choose
three of the following movements and do one to two sets of 20
to 30 seconds of each. Don’t wear yourself out. Just get warm!
The Exercises:
Over/Under
Toy Soldier
High Knee
Butt Kick
Shoulder CAR
Pull Apart
BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES
View the full video playlist here:
Bodyweight Exercise Videos
BACKPEDAL
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 10, 43, 60
TIPS
Try to keep a straight line from your shoulders through your
hips and knees, down to your ankles.
BEAR CRAWL
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 5, 10
TIPS
Don’t stick your butt up into the air - that’s the biggest
mistake. Try to keep your hips even with your shoulders.
BROAD JUMP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 6, 45
TIPS
Horizontal distance is definitely the goal here, but make sure
you getting good vertical distance, too.
CARIOCA
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 10, 60
TIPS
Let your hips rotate, but in a controlled way. The hardest part
is not tripping over your feet, so start slow.
CLAP PUSHUP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 8, 46
TIPS
Instead of trying to push yourself away from the ground, try
to push the ground away from you.
FLUTTER KICK
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 11, 20
TIPS
Make sure to keep your lower back flat against the ground as
you flutter. If you can’t do that, then raise your feet.
FROG JUMP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 5, 43
TIPS
Remember to land in that low squat position. Swing your
arms forward as you jump for extra momentum.
GLUTE BRIDGE
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 17, 56
TIPS
Drive through your heels. You should feel your glutes working
throughout the entire movement.
HEEL WALKOUT
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 2, 8, 19
TIPS
Keep your glutes tight and hips high as you walk your feet
out. Take a break if your hamstrings start to bother you.
HOP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 6, 58
TIPS
Don’t worry about distance. Focus on getting into a
comfortable rhythm and landing strongly, but softly.
INVERTED ROW
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 4, 8, 59
TIPS
The closer you are to the ground, the harder it is. As you row,
keep your body in a straight line.
LEG LOWERING
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 4, 8, 15
TIPS
Push your lower back into the ground as you lower. If you
lose contact, don’t go down as far on the next rep.
LUNGE JUMP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 2, 56
TIPS
Don’t let your torso collapse as you land. Work on keeping
your ribs locked into a good position.
LUNGE TO SQUAT JUMP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 8, 10
TIPS
Try to land in the same lunge position with each transition.
Let yourself settle into a nice, comfortable rhythm.
MODIFIED SITUP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 11, 19, 52
TIPS
You can make it easier by letting your body drop all the way
back to the ground after each rep.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 3, 9, 12, 50
TIPS
You’ll know you’re doing these correctly if your hips don’t
move at all (or barely move) as you “climb”.
PUSHUP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 1, 20, 44, 55
TIPS
Don’t stop until your chest touches the ground. Keep your
elbows at about a 45-degree angle.
PLANK
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 1
TIPS
Keep your hands flat and drive through them. To intensify it,
tuck your tail between your legs and get tension in your
glutes.
PLANK WALK
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 3, 19, 42, 44
TIPS
Just a heads up: it’s going to feel awkward at first. As with
the rest of the “hands and knees” positions, be conscious of
where your hips are.
PLYO PUSHUP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 7, 14, 59
TIPS
Create as much force as you can against the ground. When
you land, stretch your fingers to help absorb the impact.
POGO JUMP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 9, 47
TIPS
Think back to the good old days. Spring hard off your toes
and let yourself settle into an easy rhythm.
PULLUP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 13, 55
TIPS
Get a tight grip on the bar (or tree), then pull yourself up in a
straight line. Let your elbows come down towards your back
pockets.
REACHING PLANK
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 8
TIPS
Try as hard as you can to keep your shoulders parallel to the
ground as you reach forward.
REVERSE LUNGE
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 15, 19
TIPS
It might feel tougher (or at least weirder) than a forward
lunge, but it’s actually easier on your knees. Stick with it.
ROTATED MOUNTAIN
CLIMBER
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 4, 12
TIPS
Just in case you can’t tell, your hips stay twisted to one side
the whole time. Give them about a 45-degree twist to start,
then lock them in place.
ROW HOLD
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 3, 19, 48
TIPS
It might start off easy, but don’t let that trick you. Keep a
strong body position – head in line with shoulders, shoulder
blades pulled back.
SHUFFLE
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 5, 60
TIPS
Stay in a comfortable athletic stance, knees slightly bent.
Repeat to yourself: “quick feet, quick feet!”
SLIDING PULLUP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 13, 48
TIPS
The slide makes this much tougher than a normal pullup.
Focus on sliding in a nice, straight line.
SPIDER PLANK
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 11, 18
TIPS
Your hips will want to raise as you pull your leg forward. A
little raise is okay, but try to fight it.
SQUAT
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 1, 42
TIPS
Chest up, eyes forward. Get as low as you can, then explode
out of the bottom position.
SQUAT TO PLANK
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 9, 16, 58
TIPS
This is not a burpee. It’s a strict squat combined with a strict
plank. Your mantra: control the motion.
TAPPING PLANK
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 17
TIPS
Start with quick taps, then progress to longer ones. As
always, create lots of force against the ground.
TAPPING SKATER
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 16
TIPS
The addition of the ground tap is a true test of your balance.
Tap quick, then spring to the other side.
TAPPING SQUAT JUMP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 16, 57
TIPS
Keep your lower back as straight as you can with each tap.
Try not to lean forward, or you’ll lose your balance.
WALKOUT
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 14
TIPS
Bend your knees as needed to keep your lower back straight.
Keep your hands under your shoulders as you walk them
forward.
WIDE GRIP PULLUP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 13, 45
TIPS
Try to pull your elbows in and down as you pull yourself up.
Go until your elbows are in line with your back, then lower
back down.
WINDSHIELD WIPER
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 15, 49
TIPS
You can adjust the difficulty by changing the position of your
legs. If it’s too hard, raise them. If it’s too easy, lower them.
BAND
EXERCISES
View the full video playlist here:
Band Exercise Videos
ANTI-ROTATION ALPHABET
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 24, 49
TIPS
What you’re actually doing with your hands here is spelling
the alphabet. It looks deceptively easy, but I promise it’s not.
BOX WALK
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 26, 30, 50
TIPS
Stretch the band as far as you can by taking big, monster-like
steps. You can keep your feet close to the ground, or raise
them to increase the challenge.
DEADLIFT
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 21, 30, 42
TIPS
Make sure to get an extra tight grip on the band. Start by
squeezing your glutes, then drive your hips through. Finish
tall and strong.
FACE PULL
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 28, 44
TIPS
Pull your hands straight towards your ears. The band will try
to pull you forward, but don’t let it.
FLOOR PRESS
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 21, 27, 50
TIPS
It’s harder than it sounds, but focus on straight wrists. All of
your knuckles should be facing the sky (or ceiling).
GOBLET SQUAT
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 21, 30, 46
TIPS
Pull the band tight to your chest. Keep your elbows in and
locked down, and stay tall as you squat.
HAMMER CURL
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 22, 44
TIPS
Remember to keep your palms facing each other – that’s what
makes this different than a normal curl. And keep your
elbows tight to your body!
HIGH KNEE
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 22, 30
TIPS
Drive your knee up as hard as you can, but don’t lose your
balance. Powerful up, slow and controlled down.
HIP HINGE
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 23, 50
TIPS
Pretend like you’re trying to touch an imaginary wall behind
you with your butt, but you can’t bend your knees.
JUMPING JACK
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 29, 43
TIPS
The band is going to make you feel like you can’t spread your
feet very far. It’s a lie – fight the band and stretch it.
LAWNMOWER ROW
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 26, 42
TIPS
You’re going to want to let your shoulders twist up and down
as you row, but don’t let that happen.
LOW-HIGH TWIST
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 21, 23, 41
TIPS
Your hands start at your hip and finish at your opposite
shoulder. Keep your arms straight and twist through your
torso.
PULSE SQUAT
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 24
TIPS
The squat will feel easy, but the pulse will humble you. Be
careful not to let your torso bend forward during the press.
PUNCH
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 23, 42, 48
TIPS
Drive your arm forward and up in a straight line. Don’t let the
band pull you to the side as you press.
PUSHUP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 27, 48
TIPS
The band will try to force your hands off the ground – don’t let
that happen. Other than that, it’s just a tougher pushup.
RESISTED SHUFFLE
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 25, 29
TIPS
This exercise works best with two or three bands linked
together. This setup gives you a much larger range.
RESISTED HOP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 25, 29
TIPS
Start with small hops until you’re used to the pull from the
band. As you increase your distance, you might need to start
leaning forward to prevent being pulled back.
RESISTED LATERAL HOP
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 25, 47
TIPS
You can do these in a side to side motion, or make multiple
hops to one side, then multiple hops to the other side.
SKIER
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 23, 29
TIPS
Try to keep your feet moving in a straight line, and stretch the
band as far as you can with each step.
SQUAT TO PRESS
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 26
TIPS
Get low in your squat – thighs parallel with the ground if
possible – and keep your lower back straight as you press.
STANDING OVERHEAD
PRESS
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 24, 45
TIPS
Pay close attention to your lower back – it shouldn’t extend
backward. If it does, try squeezing hard through your glutes
as you press.
STANDING ROW
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 28
TIPS
Instead of standing completely straight, push your hips back
and bend your knees slightly to settle into a soft, athletic
stance.
STRAIGHT TWIST
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 22, 49
TIPS
This twist separates your shoulders from your hips. Keep
your hips locked, but let your torso twist as far as possible.
SUITCASE DEADLIFT
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 24, 47
TIPS
While the normal deadlift pulls you forward, the suitcase
version pulls you to the side. Focus on staying tall.
SUMO DEADLIFT
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 22, 45
TIPS
Feel free to experiment with your foot position. It might take a
few tries before you find a stance that fits you.
TALL KNEELING OVERHEAD
HOLD
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 27, 41, 44
TIPS
Push your fists towards the sky (or ceiling). Stay as straight
as you can from hips to hands.
KETTLEBELL EXERCISES
View the full video playlist here:
Kettlebell Exercise Videos
ALTERNATING SWING
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 36, 59
TIPS
Make the hand-off as fast as you can – you don’t want to
fumble it and lose all of that awesome momentum.
BELL CURL
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 35, 38, 58
TIPS
Pull your elbows tight to your sides and keep them there. Stay
tall – no leaning back or jerking to help get the weight up.
BENT OVER ROW
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 32, 34, 35, 53
TIPS
Let your shoulder blades stretch forward and pull all the way
back with each rep.
CARRY
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 33, 60
TIPS
Squeeze the kettlebells with a death grip. Take quick steps
and pull your upper arms tight to your sides.
CLEAN
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 40, 55
TIPS
This one will take some practice. If you focus on only one
point, let it be keeping the kettlebell close to your body.
FIGURE 8
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 31
TIPS
Get your body low enough to make the passes by pushing
your hips back (let them hinge) instead of bending your
knees.
FLOOR PRESS
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 32, 35
TIPS
One of the toughest parts of the floor press is keeping your
wrists straight. Keep a close eye on them.
HIP THRUST
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 34, 54
TIPS
This is just like the Glute Bridge, but you’re in a slightly
different position. It’s all hip, baby.
LATERAL LUNGE
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 31, 40
TIPS
Remember to sink your hips back and down on this one, then
drive your foot hard into the ground to step back.
LOW-HIGH SWING
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 38
TIPS
Keep your arms completely straight as you twist. Make sure
to “pop” your hips forward as you swing upward.
PULLOVER
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 31, 35
TIPS
Keep your arms as straight as you can and squeeze through
your upper back.
PULSE SQUAT
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 34
TIPS
The squat will feel easy, but the pulse will humble you. Be
careful not to let your torso bend forward during the press.
PUSH PRESS
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 38, 53
TIPS
It might seem like a glorified shoulder press, but don’t let that
fool you. Get your whole body into the movement.
RACKED CARRY
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 39
TIPS
Keep your elbows tight to your body. Crush the handle with a
death grip to help keep your wrists straight.
RACKED SQUAT
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 32, 36
TIPS
You might feel the urge to lean forward when you hit the
bottom position. Don’t do that. Puff your chest out and stay
strong.
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 36
TIPS
It’s all in your hips. Think maximal hip movement, minimal
knee movement, and avoid rounding your back forward.
SKY REACH
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 37. 51, 57
TIPS
Try to raise the kettlebell in a perfectly straight line. It’s a
small, subtle motion, so don’t make it tougher than that.
SQUAT TO PRESS
FOUND IN WORKOUT: 33
TIPS
Low squats, powerful presses. Start pressing up as soon as
you move out of the bottom position of the squat.
SUMO DEADLIFT
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 31, 57
TIPS
Let the kettlebell sit directly under your crotch. Drive your
hips forward and finish tall with each rep.
SWING
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 32, 33, 39, 54
TIPS
Pop the kettlebell back into your butt, then squeeze your
glutes and drive your hips forward. It’s all about power.
WALKING LUNGE
FOUND IN WORKOUTS: 36, 54
TIPS
Keep your ribs locked in one position. In other words, don’t
bend forward or lean back excessively as you step.
BODYWEIGHT WORKOUTS
(#1-20)
WORKOUT #1
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Straight
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PUSHUP: 30 seconds
SQUAT: 30 seconds
GLUTE BRIDGE: 30 seconds
SINGLE DOORFRAME ROW: 30
seconds
PLANK: Go until tough
WORKOUT #2
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Straight
DIFFICULTY: Harder
PAIR 1:
SWEEP THROUGH PUSHUP: 15
seconds per side
ROTATED MOUNTAIN CLIMBER:
30 reps per side
PAIR 2:
INVERTED ROW: 30 seconds
SINGLE LEG GLUTE BRIDGE: 8
reps per side
STANDALONE:
LEG LOWERING: Go until tough
WORKOUT #5
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
CLAP PUSHUP: Go until tough
LUNGE TO SQUAT JUMP: 30
seconds
PAIR 2:
INVERTED ROW: Go until tough
GLUTE BRIDGE + HEEL
WALKOUT: 30 seconds
PAIR 3:
REACHING PLANK: Go until
tough
LEG LOWERING: Go until tough
WORKOUT #9
FOCUS: Lower Body
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Harder
SPRINT: 10 seconds
LATERAL SQUAT JUMP: 15 reps
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER: 30
seconds
SQUAT TO PLANK: 10 reps
POGO JUMP: 25 reps
WORKOUT #10
FOCUS: Lower Body
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PULLUP: 20 seconds
WIDE GRIP PULLUP: 20 seconds
SLIDING PULLUP: 20 seconds
WORKOUT #14
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Complex
DIFFICULTY: Harder
WALKOUT: 5 reps
PLANK HAND TO HAND: 20 reps
PLYO PUSHUP: Go until tough
PLANK HOP: 20 reps
WALKOUT: 5 reps
WORKOUT #15
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Super
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1
PLANK HAND TO HAND: 20 reps
REVERSE LUNGE: 8 reps per
side
PAIR 2
1.5 SINGLE DOORFRAME ROW:
10 reps
GLUTE BRIDGE: 10 reps
PAIR 3
WINDSHIELD WIPER: Go until
tough
LEG LOWERING: Go until tough
WORKOUT #16
FOCUS: Lower Body
FORMAT: AMRAP 10 MINUTES
DIFFICULTY: Harder
PUSHUP: 5 reps
LATERAL SQUAT JUMP: 10 reps
FLUTTER KICK: 20 reps
BAND
WORKOUTS
(#21-30)
HELPFUL INFO
Band Tension Recommendations
The three easiest band tensions work well for beginners. This
range typically provides between 2 and 50 pounds of
resistance. The band thicknesses are ¼ inch, ½ inch, and ¾
inch. Beginners should start with the ¼ inch and ½ inch
bands, while those with more experience will have better luck
with the ½ inch and ¾ inch bands.
Adjusting Exercise Difficulty
Band exercises allow for quick and easy adjustment. To make
an exercise easier, grip farther away from the anchored end of
the band. To make an exercise harder, grip closer to the
anchored end of the band. This process is intuitive, but you
might have to experiment to find the perfect tension for each
exercise.
Resisted Exercises
For band-resisted exercises like the shuffle and hop, you will
likely need to connect two bands together:
WORKOUT #21
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Straight
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
STANDING OVERHEAD PRESS:
10 reps
PULSE SQUAT: 30 seconds
PAIR 2:
SINGLE ARM BENT OVER ROW:
8 reps per side
SUITCASE DEADLIFT: 8 reps per
side
STANDALONE:
ANTI-ROTATION ALPHABET: 20
seconds per side
WORKOUT #25
FOCUS: Lower Body
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
SKIER: 20 seconds
JUMPING JACK: 20 seconds
RESISTED SHUFFLE: 20 seconds
RESISTED HOP: 20 seconds
WORKOUT #30
FOCUS: Lower Body
FORMAT: Alternating
DIFFICULTY: Harder
PAIR 1:
PAUSE GOBLET SQUAT: 10 reps
1.5 DEADLIFT: 8 reps
PAIR 2:
HIGH KNEE: 12 reps per side
PULL THROUGH: 10 reps
STANDALONE:
SLOW MOTION BOX WALK: 45
seconds
KETTLEBELL WORKOUTS
(#31-40)
HELPFUL INFO
Kettlebell Weight Recommendations
I can’t give you an exact number without seeing you in action,
but I can give a few recommendations.
For women: 15 to 25 pounds is a good starting weight.
For men: 25 to 35 pounds is a good starting weight
Once you’re comfortable with this poundage, move up. The
sky’s the limit!
Exercises With (2) Kettlebells
It’s okay if you only have access to one kettlebell. There isn’t a
single exercise in this book that absolutely requires two
kettlebells. When you run into a double kettlebell exercise,
just ditch one of the kettlebells.
WORKOUT #31
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Straight
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
1.5 FLOOR PRESS: 6 reps per
side
OFFSET RACKED SQUAT: 30
seconds
PAIR 2:
SINGLE ARM BENT OVER ROW:
8 reps per side
SINGLE ARM SWING: 15 seconds
per side
STANDALONE:
HALF KNEELING CHOP: 15
seconds per side
WORKOUT #33
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
SWING: 20 seconds
CARRY: 20 seconds
SQUAT TO PRESS: 10 reps
SWING: 20 seconds
CARRY: 20 seconds
WORKOUT #34
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Super
DIFFICULTY: Harder
PAIR 1:
HALF KNEELING PRESS: 8 reps
SLOW MOTION PULSE SQUAT: 8
reps
PAIR 2:
SINGLE ARM BENT OVER ROW:
10 reps per side
PAUSE HIP THRUST: 8 reps
PAIR 3:
AROUND THE WORLD: 10 reps
PLANK PULL: 10 reps
WORKOUT #35
FOCUS: Upper Body
FORMAT: Straight
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
ALTERNATING SWING: 20 reps
PAUSE RACKED SQUAT: 10 reps
PAIR 2:
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT: 10 reps
OFFSET WALKING LUNGE: 20
reps
WORKOUT #37
FOCUS: Core
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Harder
PAIR 1:
SUITCASE PASS DEADLIFT: 6
reps per side
SINGLE ARM PUSH PRESS: 8
reps per side
PAIR 2:
PASS THROUGH LUNGE: 12 reps
BELL CURL: 12 reps
PAIR 3:
STRAIGHT ARM HOLD FROM
SQUAT: 30 seconds
LOW-HIGH SWING: 8 reps per
side
WORKOUT #39
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1
BAND PUNCH: 8 reps per side
SQUAT: 30 seconds
PAIR 2
BAND LAWNMOWER ROW: 8
reps per side
BAND DEADLIFT: 12 reps
STANDALONE:
PLANK WALK: 30 seconds
WORKOUT #43
FOCUS: Lower Body
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
BROAD JUMP: 6 reps
WIDE GRIP PULLUP: Go until
tough
PAIR 2:
BAND SUMO DEADLIFT: 10 reps
BAND STANDING OVERHEAD
PRESS: 10 reps
WORKOUT #46
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: AMRAP 12 MINUTES
DIFFICULTY: Harder
PAIR 1:
BAND PUSHUP: Go until tough
SLIDING PULLUP: Go until tough
PAIR 2:
BAND PUNCH: 12 reps per side
ROW HOLD: 60 seconds
WORKOUT #49
FOCUS: Core
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
BAND HIP HINGE: 10 reps
PLANK HAND TO HAND: 30
seconds
PAIR 2:
BAND BOX WALK: 30 seconds
DOUBLE DOORFRAME ROW: Go
until tough
PAIR 3:
MOUNTAIN CLIMBER: 30
seconds
BAND FLOOR PRESS: 10 reps
KETTLEBELL +
BODYWEIGHT
WORKOUTS
(#51-60)
WORKOUT #51
FOCUS: Core
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
SLOW MOTION DEAD BUG: 10
reps
KETTLEBELL STRAIGHT ARM
HOLD FROM SQUAT: Go until
tough
PAIR 2:
KETTLEBELL PLANK PULL: 30
seconds
MODIFIED SITUP: 12 reps
WORKOUT #53
FOCUS: Upper Body
FORMAT: Straight
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
1.5 PUSHUP: Go until tough
PULLUP: Go until tough
PAIR 2:
KETTLEBELL HALF KNEELING
PRESS: 8 reps
KETTLEBELL CLEAN: 8 reps
WORKOUT #56
FOCUS: Lower Body
FORMAT: Super
DIFFICULTY: Harder
PAIR 1:
1.5 LUNGE JUMP: 30 seconds
KETTLEBELL SUITCASE PASS
DEADLIFT: 8 reps per side
PAIR 2:
SINGLE LEG GLUTE BRIDGE: 8
reps per side
KETTLEBELL GOBLET SQUAT
WALK: 30 seconds
WORKOUT #57
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Alternating
DIFFICULTY: Easier
PAIR 1:
KETTLEBELL SUMO DEADLIFT:
10 reps
KETTLEBELL AROUND THE
WORLD: 8 reps
PAIR 2:
TAPPING SQUAT JUMP: 30
seconds
PAUSE DOUBLE DOORFRAME
ROW: 10 reps
PAIR 3:
KETTLEBELL SKY REACH: 10
reps
PLANK ROLL THROUGH: Go
until tough
WORKOUT #58
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: Circuit
DIFFICULTY: Easier
KETTLEBELL ALTERNATING
SWING: 16 reps
PAUSE PLYO PUSHUP: 30
seconds
KETTLEBELL PASS THROUGH
LUNGE: 16 reps
PAUSE INVERTED ROW: 30
seconds
WORKOUT #60
FOCUS: Full Body
FORMAT: AMRAP 10 MINUTES
DIFFICULTY: Harder
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