8-Week Dumbbell + Kettlebell Shred

AJ Pedro | Pedro Peak Performance

Strength & Conditioning

Coach

AJ Pedro

An 8-week program that utilizes both Dumbbells and Kettlebells with the goal of building muscle and endurance. Split into (2) 4-week cycles, the Dumbbell + Kettlebell Program consists of 5 workouts per week, with (1) dedicated kettlebell strength workout, (1) dedicated dumbbell strength workout, (1) kettlebell circuit, (1) dumbbell circuit, and (1) bodyweight + kettlebell + dumbbell circuit per week.

If you are looking to push your limits and have fun in the process, this program is for you.

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Balanced Approach

This mixed approach to the program allows you to build raw strength with dumbbell and kettlebell movements during strength-focused workouts, while the circuit workouts boost cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and calorie burn. The result is a well-rounded physique that’s both strong and capable.

Improved Functional Fitness and Mobility

Kettlebell exercises build dynamic, multi-plane strength by requiring control, coordination, and core stability under load while training with dumbbells also helps to build balanced strength by engaging stabilizer muscles. This combination improves grip strength, stabilizer muscle activation, and joint control—leading to more resilient, functional strength that carries over beyond the gym.

Time-Efficient and Minimal Equipment

This type of program is ideal for people training at home or in minimalist gyms. Dumbbells and Kettlebells are versatile tools that take up very little space. The intentional combination of strength and circuit days keeps sessions quick and efficient, making it easier to stay consistent and see results without long, drawn-out workouts.

Features

Programming 5 days per week

5 workouts/wk, including kettlebell, dumbbell, and strength workouts, kettlebell and dumbbell circuits, and bodyweight + kettlebell + dumbbell circuit

HD Video Guidance

I have curated a custom video library for every movement to guide your form and make execution a breeze.

Expertise and Experience

AJ and Pedro Peak Performance provide diverse workouts to help you reach your peak potential no matter what your preferences are.

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Equipment

Required

Kettlebells // Dumbbells

Sample Week

Week 1 of 8-week program

Sunday

Week 1-4 Dumbbell Circuit

Dumbbell Squat + Thruster

6 x 5

Dumbbell RDL to Upright Row

6 x 5

Kneeling Double Dumbbell Press

6 x 5

Dumbbell Renegade Rows

6 x 5

Hollow Hold Alternating Dumbbell Chest Press

6 x 5

Dumbbell Sit-ups with Overhead Press

6 x 5

Dumbbell Hollow Hold Flutter Kicks

6 x 30

Monday

Week 1-4 Kettlebell Strength Workout

Two Hand Single Kettlebell Swing

4 x 10

Suitcase Deadlift

4 x 6

Heel Elevated KB Goblet Squat

4 x 12

1/2 Kneeling Kettlebell Shoulder Press

4 x 8

Two Hand Foam Roller Incline Close Grip Chest Press

4 x 15

Kettlebell Row with Iso Hold + Slow Eccentric

4 x 5

Single Kettlebell Hollow Hold Flutter Kicks

4 x 45

Bodyweight Plank

4 x 45

Wednesday

Week 1-4 Kettlebell Circuit

Single Kettlebell Deadlift High Pull

8 x 5

Two Arm KB Thrusters

8 x 5

Single Kettlebell Bent Over Row

8 x 5

Alternating Plyo Push Ups

8 x 5

Bodyweight Plank

8 x 30

Thursday

Week 1-4 Dumbbell Strength Workout

Dumbbell Goblet Squats

4 x 12

Double Dumbbell RDL

4 x 10

Dumbbell Lateral Lunges

4 x 8

1/2 Kneeling Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Press

4 x 10

Dumbbell Bench Press

3 x 10

Dumbbell Alternating Gorilla Rows

3 x 8

Leg Lifts Over Dumbbells

3 x 20

Friday

Week 1-4 Bodyweight + Kettlebell + Dumbbell Circuit

Two Arm KB Swings

6 x 10

Kettlebell Goblet Squat

6 x 5

Burpee to High Jump

6 x 5

Dumbbell RDL to Upright Row

6 x 5

Alternating Dumbbell Curls

6 x 5

Dumbbell Alternating to Double Bent-Over Rows

6 x 5

Bodyweight Pushups

6 x 10

Coach

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AJ Pedro

With over 20 years of training experience, my passion is fitness and nutrition. I have certifications from NASM as a Nutrition Coach and Certified Personal Trainer, as well as my CFSC-Level 2 for Functional Strength Coaching and am a CSCS. My goal is to help people reach their peak physical potential through a balanced approach to training. I look forward to having you apart of the team!

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