KB Powerbuilding 101 (sample workout inside)


Powerbuilding = the sweet spot between raw strength and real muscle.

It’s a training style that blends low-rep heavy lifts (for strength) with moderate-rep hypertrophy work (for size).

Traditionally done with barbells… but let’s be real: if you’re over 40, beat up, and short on time, that doesn’t always work.

That’s where kettlebells come in.

They’re easier on your joints… more versatile… and with the right structure, they deliver the same results—in way less time.

Let me show you what I mean:

KB Powerbuilding Workout #2

— PART 1 – Power Swings

Set your timer for 8 minutes. At the top of each minute, perform 10 kettlebell swings (as heavy as possible with great form). Use double bells if you can.

→ This builds explosive power and posterior chain strength.

PART 2 – Muscle-Building Complex

Set your timer: 35 seconds ON / 5 seconds transition. No setting the bell down. Do as many quality reps as you can in each interval:

  • KB press (right side)
  • (one-arm swing switch)
  • KB press (left side)
  • (one-arm swing switch)
  • KB 1-arm row (right side)
  • KB 1-arm row (left side)
  • KB suitcase lunge (right side)
  • KB suitcase lunge (left side)
  • Burpees

→ Rest 60–90 seconds, repeat for 3 total rounds.

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This is the Hybrid Kettlebell Strength Method in action.

Strength, muscle, conditioning—all in one.

And right now, you can get 3 full programs built around this method for the price of one:

— Kettlebell Powerbuilding Challenge
— Old-Time Kettlebell Strength
— KB Summer Strength Upgrade
— Bonus: Fight Gone Bad KB WODs

-> Click here to grab the full 3-for-1 bundle and get started today »

– Forest Vance
Former Pro Football Player
MS, Human Movement | Kettlebell Coach | Over-40 Strength Specialist

Forest Vance Training, Inc.

We specialize in kettlebells for fat loss in individuals aged 40 and up. Serving Lee’s Summit, MO and Offering Online Training Worldwide

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