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Kettlebell Strength Starter
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Kettlebell Strength Starter

The ABC program with higher rep ranges to make up for the fact I only have an 8kg pair of kettlebells.

John S.
John S.· Aug 2025
18athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Women's, Muscle, Strength
Equipment
At Home
Session length
20 min
The Armor Building Complex (ABC) is a kettlebell workout designed by fitness coach Dan John to build total body strength, work capacity, and functional muscle. It's a complex of three exercises performed back-to-back: double kettlebell cleans, double kettlebell press, and double front squats. The ABC is known for its effectiveness in hardening the body and developing strength, particularly in the core.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who prefer training at home with minimal equipment

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
23.7%
Glutes
22%
Hamstrings
13.6%
Triceps
11.9%
Middle Delts
8.4%
Lower Back
8.4%
Front Delts
5.1%
Chest
3.4%
Abs
1.7%
Adductors
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Kettlebell Clean and Press105 reps@6.5
2Front Squat (Dumbbell)105 reps@6.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Kettlebell Swing515 reps@6.5
2Goblet Squat15 reps@6.5
14 reps@6.5
13 reps@7
12 reps@7
11 rep@8
3Push Up15 reps
14 reps
13 reps
12 reps
11 rep
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Kettlebell Clean and Press105 reps@6.5
2Front Squat (Dumbbell)105 reps@6.5

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Kettlebell Strength Starter is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 weeks are fully unlocked.

This is a home workout program. No gym required. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 20 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Kettlebell Strength Starter is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Kettlebell Strength Starter is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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