45 Minutes Intermediate Glutes Workout with Kettlebell
A 45 minutes muscle building workout targeting your glutes using kettlebell equipment. 3 exercises, 12 total sets, designed for intermediate lifters.
45 Minutes
Duration
12
Total Sets
8-12 reps
Rep Range
~630
Est. Calories
The Workout
Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.
Form cues
- Hold the kettlebell in the front rack position at chest height.
- Squat down to full depth with elbows high and chest up.
- Drive explosively out of the squat and use the momentum to press the bell overhead.
Hold the kettlebell by the horns at chest height, elbows pointing down.
Form cues
- Hold the kettlebell by the horns at chest height, elbows pointing down.
- Set your feet shoulder-width apart with toes slightly turned out.
- Squat down by pushing your knees out and sitting between your legs.
Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.
Form cues
- Stand over the kettlebell with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hinge at the hips and bend your knees to grab the handle with both hands.
- Brace your core, flatten your back, and stand up by driving through your heels.
Why This Workout Works
This workout is built around the principles of muscle building training. Use moderate loads (65-80% of your 1RM) with controlled eccentrics and full range of motion. Prioritize progressive overload by adding reps before adding weight. Train each muscle group 2x per week with 10-20 hard sets per muscle per week.
Training Parameters
- Rep Range: 8-12 reps — the hypertrophy sweet spot for maximum muscle growth
- Rest Periods: 60-90 seconds — long enough for quality reps, short enough for metabolic stress
- Sets Per Exercise: 3-4 sets — optimized for muscle building
Glutes Training Tips
- *Hip thrusts allow the highest glute activation of any exercise — load them heavy.
- *Squeeze at the top of every rep for a full second to maximize the contraction.
- *Wider stances in squats and deadlifts shift more work to the glutes.
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