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Grit Machine Assault

Fri, 17 July 2026

Duration

42 minutes, plus 5 minutes with Optional Challenge

Focus

Strength, pull, carry and conditioning

Equipment

Kettlebell, with dumbbell and bodyweight options, plus mat if needed

Warm-Up

Duration: 9 minutes.

Instructions: Perform 2 rounds of the following moves, moving steadily while focusing on joint mobility and activation.

1
Kettlebell swing high pull - 30 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell high pull - 30 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Bear squat - 30 seconds - Video.
2
Kettlebell goblet squat pulse - 30 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell squat pulse - 30 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Squat pulse - 30 seconds - Video.
3
Kettlebell rack reverse lunge - 30 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell reverse lunge - 30 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Forward lunge - 30 seconds - Video.
4
Kettlebell dead stop swing - 30 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell swing - 30 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Jumping jack (no equipment) - 30 seconds - Video.
5
Kettlebell single-arm dumbbell swing - 30 seconds. Dumbbell option: Single-arm dumbbell swing - 30 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: High knees - 30 seconds - Video.
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Main Workout

Format: Accumulator.

Time Cap: 16 minutes.

Instructions: Start with the first exercise, add the next each minute, and continue accumulating without rest until the time cap ends. Choose a load that leaves 2-3 clean reps in reserve.

1
Kettlebell front-foot elevated split squat - 8 reps each leg. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell front-foot elevated split squat - 8 reps each leg - Video. Bodyweight option: Split squat - 8 reps each leg - Video.
2
Kettlebell pull over - 10 reps. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell pullover - 10 reps - Video. Bodyweight option: Glute bridge - 12 reps - Video.
3
Kettlebell rack step-up - 10 reps each leg. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell step-up - 10 reps each leg - Video. Bodyweight option: Step downs - 12 reps each leg - Video.
4
Kettlebell strict press - 8 reps. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell strict press - 8 reps - Video. Bodyweight option: Push-up (knees if needed) - 10 reps - Video.
5
Kettlebell farmer's carry (walk 30 meters) - 30 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell farmer's carry (walk 30 meters) - 30 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Bear crawl (30 meters) - 30 seconds - Video.
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Beginner Level

Do 2 rounds of the accumulator, reduce each rep to 5, walk shorter distances, and rest 30 seconds between added exercises. Keep effort around 5/6/10 and aim to finish all stations without compromising form.

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Intermediate / Advanced Options

Option 1: Add 2 extra reps to each strength move.

Option 2: Increase the farmer's carry distance to 45 meters.

Option 3: Perform the accumulator in 14 minutes by shortening rest between added moves.

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Finisher

Format: 4‑minute countdown.

Instructions: Start at 40 seconds per exercise and decrease by 5 seconds each round.

1
Kettlebell swing high pull - 40 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell high pull - 40 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Bear squat - 40 seconds - Video.
2
Kettlebell goblet squat hold - 35 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell goblet squat hold - 35 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Squat hold - 35 seconds - Video.
3
Kettlebell dead clean - 30 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell deadlift - 30 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Single‑leg good morning - 30 seconds - Video.
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Optional Challenge Tier

Complete the standard workout first. Add this challenge only if you still feel strong, your technique remains solid, and you want the most intense version of the session.

Format: 5‑minute AMRAP.

Instructions: As many rounds as possible in 5 minutes of the following.

1
Kettlebell thruster - 8 reps. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell thruster - 8 reps - Video. Bodyweight option: Squat to press (bodyweight) - 10 reps - Video.
2
Kettlebell single arm high pull - 10 reps each arm. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell high pull - 10 reps each arm - Video. Bodyweight option: High knee run - 30 seconds - Video.
3
Kettlebell farmer's carry - 30 seconds. Dumbbell option: Dumbbell farmer's carry - 30 seconds - Video. Bodyweight option: Bear crawl - 30 seconds - Video.
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Cool-Down

Duration: 7 minutes.

Instructions: Move slowly, focus on deep breathing and gentle stretch.

1
Hip thrust - 60 seconds
2
Quadruped hip extension - 60 seconds
3
Lateral step-up - 60 seconds
4
Hamstring walkout - 60 seconds
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Focus and Benefits

This session builds full‑body strength, improves pulling power, and trains functional carrying capacity. The accumulator format forces you to add work progressively, enhancing endurance while maintaining technique.

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