The 10 Best Kettlebell Exercises for Full-Body Strength
The 10 best kettlebell exercises for full-body strength: swing, goblet squat, Turkish get-up, clean, snatch & more — with form tips and sample workouts.
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SmartWOD Workout of the Month for July: Nice to Meat You 🥩
Try the SmartWOD Workout of the Month, “Nice to Meat You”: 3 for-time rounds of SkiErg, pull-ups, and handstand push-ups. Find your level and test your pulling strength, shoulder strength, and endurance.
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for June: “Squatzilla”
SmartWOD Workout of the Month “Squatzilla”: 5 intense AMRAPs featuring rope climbs, shuttle runs, and overhead squats. Get as many squat reps as possible and test your strength, stability, and pacing.
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for May: “Rowbert De Niro”
SmartWOD Workout of the Month “Rowbert De Niro”: 5 rounds for time featuring rowing, pull-ups or muscle-ups, and snatches. Test your pacing, strength, and endurance in this interval workout.
CrossFit Workout Plan for Beginners: How to Get Started
CrossFit workout Plan for Beginners: How to Get Started the Right Way. Includes a sample plan, tips, common mistakes, and tools for your training.
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for April: “WOD are we doing here?”
SmartWOD Workout of the Month “WOD are we doing here?”: 8-minute AMRAP with increasing reps of power cleans, lunges, and shoulder-to-overhead lifts. Find your level and test your strength and endurance.
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for March: “Forest Gum”
The SmartWOD workout of the month: “Forest Gum”: 4 x 3 minutes AMRAP with double KB deadlifts, pull-ups, and burpees over kettlebells. Find your level and test your grip, strength, and endurance.
CrossFit Benchmark Workouts: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
Immerse yourself in the world of CrossFit benchmark workouts. Learn what makes them so special, discover the most famous challenges, and find out how you, as a beginner, can benefit from them too.
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for January: “Goose Bumps 🤜🦆”
Discover the new SmartWOD workout of the month: Goose Bumps. This EMOM gives you everything you need in 16 minutes. Get started now!
CrossFit Hero Workouts: A Tribute to True Heroes
Find out what CrossFit Hero Workouts are and which ones are the most popular. Are you ready for Murph or Chad?
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for December: “Painsylvania”
Discover the new SmartWOD workout of the month for December 2025: Painsylvania is a for time workout that challenges you on all levels. Start sweating now!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for November: “Clusta Rhymes”
Discover the SmartWOD Workout of the Month for November: “Clusta Rhymes.” Look forward to 5 AMRAP workouts that will really make you sweat. Get started now!
Outdoor Fitness Workouts: 10 Effective Workouts for Your Outdoor Training
Train outside whenever and wherever you want: 10 outdoor fitness workouts with the SmartWOD Timer and SmartWOD Generator for maximum freedom during training. Get outside!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for October: “Pull Metal Jacket”
Try the new SmartWOD workout of the month: In October, the “Pull Metal Jacket” for time workout with 5 rounds awaits you. Get started now!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for September: "Cheers Brosnan 🍸”
Discover the new SmartWOD workout of the month, “Cheers Brosnan”: Battle your way through the For Time workout and 5 rounds of double unders, toe-to-bar, and dumbbell snatches!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for August: “Rowmance is Dead 💀”
Discover the SmartWOD workout of the month for August 2025: With “Rowmance is Dead,” you can push yourself to the limit for 30 minutes and show what you're made of. Do the EMOM now!
“The 50 Grind”: The 50-Round Bodyweight Workout You Can Do Anywhere
The 50 Grind: The 50-round bodyweight workout without equipment. Learn how to prepare, stay motivated, and successfully complete the workout anywhere. Get started now!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for July: “License to Grill”
Discover the SmartWOD workout of the month for July 2025: “License to Grill” is a 9-minute AMRAP that requires both leg and upper body strength. Get sweating now!
CrossFit Workout “Karen”: 150 Wall Balls – How Tough Are You Really?
150 wall balls against the clock – are you ready for the CrossFit workout “Karen”? Get technique tips, strategy, mental tricks, and your best Karen score with the SmartWOD Timer. Get started now!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for June: “Cindy Clawford 😼”
Discover the new SmartWOD workout of the month for June: “Cindy Clawford” is a for time workout that will really get you sweating. Try it now!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for May: “Hangry Birds”
New month, new workout. And do you know what we haven't had yet in SmartWOD's “Workout of the Month”? A partner workout!We're changing that now – with the For Time workout “Hangry Birds.”All you need are dumbbells, a pull-up bar, and, of course, your favorite workout buddy. Because communication is key in this workout.Want to know more about our new #WOM? Then scroll through the article and get started right away with the link to the workout. ⬇️SmartWOD Workout of the Month – what is it?With the
Murph Preparation: How to Tackle the Hero WOD
Murph preparation made easy: With our tips, workouts, and training plans, you'll be ready for the toughest Hero WOD of the year. Get started now!
Row Like a Pro: Technique, Benefits, and 3 Sample Workouts for the Rowing Machine
How to use a rowing machine correctly: technique, benefits, and tips on how to effectively incorporate rowing into your workout—including three sample workouts for every fitness level.
April's SmartWOD Workout of the Month: “Tequilling Me Softly”
Discover the new SmartWOD Workout of the Month: “Tequilling Me Softly”, a For Time workout consisting of 4 rounds. Try it out now in the SmartWOD Workout Generator!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month for March: “Penérope Cruz”
Discover the new SmartWOD workout of the month for February 2025: Penérope Cruz is an 8-minute AMRAP that requires real strength. Try it now!
SmartWOD February Workout of the Month: “Mona Lifta”
Discover the new SmartWOD Workout of the Month for February: “Mona Lifta” challenges you with two different For Time workouts. Get started right away!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month: January “Thrust(er) Issues”
Discover the SmartWOD Workout of the Month for January 2025: Take on the Thruster Challenge. Get started now!
Get Fit For Santa: 12 Days, 12 Workouts
Discover the “Get Fit For Santa” series from SmartWOD: 12 Christmas-themed workouts from AMRAP to EMOM that will make you work up a sweat. Try them out now!
SmartWOD “Workout of the Month” December: “Chips Don’t Lie”
Shakira was right: “Chips Don't Lie”. With our December "Workout of the Month", you definitely won't have time to put snacks in your mouth.You'll be much too busy getting your heart rate under control, because this For Time workout has 2 rounds of pure fun in store for you.Ready for a bit of endurance? Then scroll down. ⬇️What is the SmartWOD “Workout of the Month”?With the SmartWOD “Workout of the Month,” we publish a new workout every month for what is arguably the fittest community in the wor
SmartWOD “Workout of the Month” November: “Shoulder I Stay or Shoulder I Go”
Discover the SmartWOD workout of the month for November: A 16-minute EMOM that will make your shoulders burn. Try it now!
Hotel Gym Workouts: 6 Effective WODs with Little Equipment for on the Go
Effective hotel gym workouts with little equipment: discover 6 WODs and stay fit on the go with the SmartWOD apps!
SmartWOD "Workout of the Month" September: "Ball Night Long"
Discover the SmartWOD workout of the month September: “Ball Night Long”. Test your mental limits with the “For Time” workout. Get started now!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month: August w/ “Cristiano Runaldo 🏃”
Discover the SmartWOD Workout of the Month for August: Cristiano Runaldo. Look forward to a sweat-inducing For Time workout!
SmartWOD Workout of the Month: July with "Who Let The Box Out?"
Discover the SmartWOD Workout of the Month for July: work up a sweat in the AMRAP "Who Let The Box Out?" and compete with others from the SmartWOD community!
Exercising 15 Minutes a Day: The Power of Short Workouts
15 minutes of exercise a day is enough! Discover how short workouts can strengthen your heart, burn calories and boost your mood. Every exercise counts!
SmartWOD “Workout of the Month": June with "John Lemon 🍋"
Discover the SmartWOD "Workout of the Month" in June and do the "For Time" workout "John Lemon" together with CrossFit and SmartWOD athlete Moritz Fiebig!
What is Murph? An Insight into the CrossFit Hero Workout
Get to know the Hero Workout Murph: How is it structured, what do you need for it and how can you do it even as a beginner.
What is an AMRAP?
Discover the benefits of AMRAP workouts for endurance, strength and mental toughness. Learn how these timed exercises can take your fitness to the next level.
What is "For Time"?
Learn all about “For Time” and chipper workouts in CrossFit, including well-known examples like Murph and The Filthy Fifty.
"Helen" Workout Guide: Master the CrossFit Benchmark like a Pro
Learn all about the CrossFit "Helen" workout: process, techniques and tips to achieve your best time - whether you're a pro or a beginner.
Why You Should Incorporate Bodyweight Exercises into Your Training
Discover the benefits of bodyweight exercises in CrossFit! Learn how to integrate pull-ups, push-ups & burpees into your workout. Start your next bodyweight workout!
What is Tabata?
Discover CrossFit Tabata: a revolutionary training method that combines efficiency and intensity. Perfect for beginners and fitness enthusiasts.
What Types of CrossFit Workouts are There?
Discover the variety of CrossFit workout types from AMRAP to Tabata and find out which ones are best for beginners.
What is a Metcon?
Discover CrossFit Metcon workouts: Intense training programs that combine strength, speed and endurance to maximize your fitness.
What is an EMOM?
Discover what an EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout is, how it works and why it is an effective way to build strength and endurance.
Home Gym: How to Train Efficiently at Home
Discover effective training at home: tips for beginners, necessary equipment, suitable exercises and creative workouts for dumbbells, kettlebells and bodyweight.
CrossFit Workouts – Everything You Need to Know
Learn all about CrossFit workouts, from the basics to the different workout types. Your ultimate guide to CrossFit.
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