The Ultimate 1KM Kettlebell Carry Workout for Real-World Strength

The Ultimate 1KM Kettlebell Carry Workout for Real-World Strength

This session isn’t about fluff. It’s about real-world functional strength — the kind you need for life, sport, or service.

Equipment used:

  • (2) 24kg / 53 lb kettlebells = 106 lbs total

  • Weighted vest = 45 lbs

  • Total carry load for half the distance: ~150 lbs

Workout Structure:

  • 1KM total distance (farmer’s carry)

  • Vest on for the 1st and 3rd 250m intervals

  • Vest off for the 2nd and final quarter

At every 250 meters, perform:

  • 1 double-arm kettlebell swing

  • 1 double kettlebell clean

  • 1 double kettlebell squat to press

  • Set kettlebells down

  • 1 push-up on kettlebells

  • Shift bodyweight, stabilize, 1 single-arm row

  • 1 more push-up

  • Shift and row on opposite side

Total time:
I clocked in around 20 minutes — a strong benchmark for this workout is under 15 minutes. Grip, posture, core control, and lung capacity are all tested here.

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