Gear Needed
Two kettlebells (one heavier, one lighter), assault bike, box, pull-up bar.
Modifications available for limited equipment, such as substituting bodyweight or dumbbell alternatives.

Overview
Unleash your full potential with MTNTOUGH Kettlebell Assault, a high-intensity program designed for athletes seeking to build explosive power, endurance, and functional strength. This program targets intermediate to advanced users looking to enhance VO2 max, total body resilience, and performance in demanding activities like backcountry adventures or high-stakes training. It incorporates kettlebell movements that challenge balance, stability, and asymmetrical loads across all planes of motion, making it ideal for those who have completed foundational MTNTOUGH programs.

Key Features
Format: Follow-along and self-guided workouts with video demonstrations, supported by PDFs, accessible via the MTNTOUGH+ app.
Duration: 4 weeks, 5 workouts per week (Monday through Friday), with a mix of conditioning and strength days.
Workout Length: 30 minutes, including warmups, interval-based efforts, functional movements, and cool downs.
Focus: Interval training for VO2 max and energy system development; total body strength via cleans, lunges, snatches, squats, and choppers; assault bike conditioning on three days (glycolytic sprints on Mondays, 3-4 minute VO2 max intervals on Wednesdays, and 2-3 minute max efforts on Fridays); asymmetrical loads and alternative grips to improve balance, stability, and mental toughness.

Comparison to Previous Versions
As a new program in the MTNTOUGH lineup, Kettlebell Assault introduces a dedicated focus on kettlebell-specific training with integrated assault bike conditioning, unlike earlier strength programs that may have emphasized barbell or bodyweight work. It builds on foundational concepts by emphasizing mixed energy systems and asymmetrical challenges, offering greater variety and progression for enhanced athletic performance compared to more generalized conditioning routines. This programs also works great in addition to other MTNTOUGH programs such as Mountain Strength, to building elite conditioning.