Mixing Kettlebells and Strength Training for Power and Fitness

I am currently working to get back my old powerlifting strength back without getting fat this time. As a result I am doing a lot of heavy strength training along with sprints and kettlebell lifting. I am hoping that this variety makes a strong and lean lifting machine and not just a jack of all trades that sucks at everything. Anyways, like many kettlebell lifters I am combining barbell lifting with kettlebells to build strength and power. Some people get pretty stressed out about combining both disciplines but it is quite simple really.







Here is the workout I completed today that combines powerlifting with kettlebells.

• Row 5 x 5



• Bench Press 5 x 3



• Kettlebell clean and press 5 x 5 each hand



• Stationary bike Tababat Sprints

That was it, pretty simple really. Two strength movements, one power movement and one energy system (fat guy work) drill. This was a short workout due to the heat, but as you can see, it is easy to combine weight lifting with kettlebells, you just have to think about first. Some people warm-up with kettlebell swings, but I prefer to use them as a finisher.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT5AMHYDwIs