You only need one kettlebell, five moves and 10 minutes to build a stronger lower body

Kettlebells are brilliant strength training tools. Slightly unwieldy thanks to their off-center weight, they’re more challenging to master than simple dumbbells but arguably a lot more fun. Who doesn’t enjoy throwing a lump of weight around during moves like the kettlebell swing?

This lower-body circuit from Kic App cofounder Steph Claire Smith only has five different moves but it will work your legs, hips and back.

To do it, simply link the five exercises (outlined below) together as a circuit, performing each one for 45 seconds then resting for 15 seconds. Once you've done two rounds, the workout is complete.

How to do Steph Claire Smith's kettlebell glute workout

Perform two rounds of the circuit listed below, resting for 15 seconds between each exercise.

• Kettlebell swings x45 seconds

• Romanian deadlifts x45 seconds

• Sumo Deadlifts x45 seconds

• Reverse lunges x45 seconds

• Hip Thrust x45 seconds

Benefits of strengthening your glutes and hamstrings

This workout recruits muscles across your lower body, core and back, but the main focus is on your glutes (the three gluteal muscles that make up your backside).

These muscles help with all kinds of everyday activities. They play a role in walking, sitting and standing. Plus, they stabilize your hips and support your spine, so strengthening them could alleviate pains in these areas.

Growing and strengthening your large gluteal muscles can also boost your metabolism. This is because muscle is a metabolically active tissue, requiring energy to maintain and grow. So, the more you have, the more calories you will burn at rest.

Looking for more ideas on how to strengthen your lower body? Have a read through our round-up of the best exercises for glutes, or try another trainer's lower-body kettlebell workout.

Take a look at our editor-approved guide to the best kettlebells