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45 Minutes Intermediate Forearms Workout with Kettlebell

A 45 minutes fat loss workout targeting your forearms using kettlebell equipment. 3 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for intermediate lifters.

45 Minutes

Duration

9

Total Sets

10-15 reps

Rep Range

~473

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Kettlebell Farmer Carry
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Pick up two heavy kettlebells and stand tall with shoulders back and down.
  • Walk in a straight line with short, controlled steps — do not rush.
  • Squeeze the handles as hard as possible throughout the entire carry.
2
Kettlebell Bottoms-Up Hold
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Clean a kettlebell to shoulder height but flip it so the bottom faces the ceiling.

Form cues
  • Clean a kettlebell to shoulder height but flip it so the bottom faces the ceiling.
  • Crush the handle with maximum grip force to keep the kettlebell balanced.
  • Hold your elbow at 90 degrees with the forearm vertical and the kettlebell stacked above your fist.
3
Farmer Carry
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Pick up heavy dumbbells or kettlebells and hold them at your sides.
  • Stand tall with shoulders pulled back and down.
  • Walk with controlled, deliberate steps — do not shuffle.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of fat loss training. Maintain heavy compound lifts to preserve muscle mass while in a caloric deficit. Add supersets and circuits for accessory work to increase training density. Keep protein high (1g per pound of bodyweight) and prioritize sleep for recovery.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 10-15 repshigh enough to keep your heart rate elevated
  • Rest Periods: 30-60 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3-4 sets — optimized for fat loss

Forearms Training Tips

  • *Farmer carries are the single best forearm builder — heavy, simple, effective.
  • *Grip training 2-3 times per week compounds rapidly — most lifters see big gains in 8 weeks.
  • *Dead hangs for time build crushing grip and decompress the spine.

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