Kettlebell routines

Structure · Sideways

Structure held sideways, in two pairs. The windmill opens the hip and ribs laterally under a light bell, with single-leg calf raises between sets; then the Cossack squat takes that range under real load, held at the bottom, with a suitcase carry that refuses to let you bend toward the weight. Build depth across the sets rather than opening at your deepest.

Single bell · 4 moves · Loaded lateral range, calves

Why it works: Chapter 21, Why you fold on the last hill

The routine

  1. 1
    Windmill

    5 each side · Main work

    Slow, reach long, open the chest

  2. 2
    Single-Leg Calf Raise

    8 each side · Main work

    Up for 3, hold 2 at the top, down for 3

  3. 3
    Cossack Squat

    5 each side · Main work

    Both heels down, chest tall — hold 3 seconds at the bottom

  4. 4
    Suitcase Carry

    Main work

    Stand tall — as long as posture holds

See each move

1 · Windmill
4 · Suitcase Carry