


TODAY'S
WORKOUT
Vanguard Grit Machine
Mon, 14 September 2026
36 minutes, plus 6 minutes with Optional Challenge
Full-body strength, power and trunk control.
Kettlebell, with dumbbell and bodyweight options, plus mat if needed
Warm-Up
Duration: 8 minutes.
Instructions: Complete 2 rounds of the 4 exercises below. Move smoothly, rest briefly only as needed, and focus on clean range through the shoulders, hips and squat pattern.
Main Block
Format: 16-minute rotating two minute block
Time Cap: 16 minutes.
Instructions: Complete the exercises in Block A in the first two minutes and block B in the second two minute. Repeat for time
Beginner Level
Cut the main block to 12 minutes and use 6 reps per exercise. Reduce the load as needed and complete one round of the Abs Finisher instead of two. Skip the Optional Challenge.
Intermediate / Advanced Options
Option 1: Extend the main block to 20 minutes, completing one additional round of Blocks A and B.
Option 2: Add 2 reps to each exercise
Option 3: Use double kettlebells if experienced enough to manage this variant. If using doubles do swings not American swings
Optional challenge tier
Format: 6 minute AMRAP
Instructions: Complete the two exercises resting as little as possible between sets. Choose a medium weight that allows you to achieve and sustain the rep range.
Abs finisher
Format: 6-minute core circuit
Instructions: 30 seconds per exercise. Complete all 6 exercises twice. (BW version is a less intense take on this finisher)
Cool-Down
Duration: 7 minutes.
Instructions: Breathe slowly and let your heart rate come down. Spend the full time on each stretch and ease deeper only where you can stay relaxed.
Focus and Benefits
Builds full-body strength through squatting, pressing, rowing, hinging and explosive hip drive. The alternating two-minute blocks keep the work clear and repeatable, while the core finisher adds trunk strength under fatigue. It fits Monday well by training strength, power and conditioning without turning the session into a leg-only workout.
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