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HYBRID KETTLEBELL STRONG - 8 WEEKS TO POWER AND PERFORMANCE

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HYBRID KETTLEBELL STRONG - 8 WEEKS TO POWER AND PERFORMANCE

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Author

Julian Pletts

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Length

8 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

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Plan Description

Hybrid Kettlebell Strong by the founder of HybridFitLife.com is an 8-week, kettlebell-first hybrid programme built to make you stronger, fitter, and harder to break: real strength (hinge, squat, press, pull), a bigger engine, and the work capacity to handle mixed efforts without falling apart. It’s structured like a proper training block (build → deload → heavier build → sharpen → benchmark), so you finish with clear performance markers, not just sweaty workouts.

Who this plan is best for

* Solid intermediate athletes who want a simple, repeatable structure and measurable progression. 

* You’re comfortable with swings, cleans, squats, presses, rows and basic get-ups, and you can run/row/bike 20–30 minutes easy. 

* Great as a standalone strength + performance block or a follow-on from a fat-loss kettlebell phase. 

Not ideal if: you’re brand new to kettlebells or need a beginner technique on-ramp first.

What to expect (weekly structure)
Each week follows a consistent rhythm of 4 core training days, plus optional extras:

* Lower Strength & Power (KB)
* Engine / Conditioning (intervals: run/row/bike/ski/hill walk)
* Upper Strength & Performance (KB)
* Hybrid Strength & Conditioning (KB complexes + carries)
* Optional Adventure / Challenge day every 2nd week (fun, not mandatory) 

Busy week? There’s guidance to run it as 3 days/week by dropping the optional challenge and/or the engine day while keeping the key strength + hybrid sessions.

Progression you can feel (and prove)
* Weeks 1–3: build volume/skill and establish momentum
* Week 4: deload & ‘play’ (recovery that helps build)
* Weeks 5–6: heavier strength + bigger capacity
* Week 7: sharpen (lower volume, keep intensity)
* Week 8: benchmarks + celebration - heavy triples, repeatable hybrid complex/carries, and an optional ‘Ready for Anything’ adventure/WOD


Equipment you’ll need


* Kettlebells: ideally 2-4 bells (light/moderate/heavy); double-KB work encouraged where possible
* Bodyweight basics: push-ups, lunges, planks, carries HYBRID KETTLEBELL STRONG (8 wee…
* Cardio option: run, row, bike, ski, or brisk incline walk (swap freely using the same time + RPE)
* Helpful but optional: pull-up bar / TRX / bands (simple substitutions are included) 

Coaching & communication
This is a self-guided training plan delivered through TrainingPeaks but support can be obtained by emailing info@hybridfitlife.com with queries directly relating to the plan.

The outcome
Finish the 8 weeks feeling powerful, conditioned, and ready for anything - with benchmarks you can repeat and beat next block. Strong, athletic, and built for real life.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
strength x4
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Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
strength
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Julian Pletts

Hybrid Fit Life

Hybrid Fit Life Coaching helps everyday athletes build strength, endurance, and confidence for OCR, Hyrox and functional fitness challenges. Our goal is simple - help you perform at your best while learning the habits that create a balanced, healthy life beyond the finish line. Train for events, thrive for life.


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