Workouts & Complexes
15 popular kettlebell workouts, complexes, and programs from renowned coaches and training systems.
Simple & Sinister
by Pavel Tsatsouline / StrongFirst
Pavel Tsatsouline's minimalist kettlebell program. Just two exercises, practiced daily, building toward the 'Simple' goal (32kg men/24kg women) and eventually 'Sinister' (48kg/32kg).
Rite of Passage
by Pavel Tsatsouline / Enter the Kettlebell
The classic pressing program from 'Enter the Kettlebell'. Three days per week alternating between heavy, medium, and light days with a goal of pressing half bodyweight.
The Armor Building Complex
by Dan John
Dan John's famous complex for building 'armor' - thick, resilient muscle. Performed every minute on the minute for 20-30 minutes with double kettlebells.
The Wolf
by Geoff Neupert
Geoff Neupert's powerful double kettlebell complex. Five reps of each movement done as a continuous flow for 3-5 rounds. Simple but devastatingly effective.
Dry Fighting Weight
by Geoff Neupert
Geoff Neupert's program for building strength while losing fat. Press-focused ladders with minimal rest, performed for 30 minutes with squats or swings added on alternate days.
The Giant
by Geoff Neupert
Geoff Neupert's 8-week pressing program designed to significantly increase your press numbers. Multiple phases with specific rep and rest protocols.
Prometheus Protocol
by Pat Flynn / Chronicles of Strength
A single kettlebell complex that builds total-body strength and conditioning. Complete all reps on one side before switching.
Man Maker
by CrossFit / Various
A brutal full-body complex that combines ground-based work with explosive standing movements. One rep of each exercise equals one 'Man Maker'.
Swing & Snatch Ladder
by Various
Swings decrease while snatches increase. A conditioning ladder that teaches pacing as fatigue accumulates and technical demand increases.
Long Cycle
by Kettlebell Sport
The ultimate kettlebell endurance event. Continuous clean & jerks for 10 minutes, switching hands as needed. Used in kettlebell sport competitions.
Snatch Test
by StrongFirst / RKC
The StrongFirst certification test. 100 snatches in 5 minutes with a 24kg (men) or 16kg (women) kettlebell. A true test of conditioning and technique.
Tabata Swings
by Dr. Izumi Tabata / Various
Classic Tabata protocol applied to kettlebell swings. 20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds. Simple, brutal, effective.
Complex 301
by Various
A simple but effective single kettlebell complex. Three cleans, three presses, three squats per side. Clean transitions, solid work.
The Queen
by Geoff Neupert / Various
An advanced double kettlebell complex that starts with the most technical movement. Requires excellent snatch technique and significant conditioning.
10,000 Swing Challenge
by Dan John
Dan John's famous challenge. 500 swings per session, 4-5 sessions per week, for 4 weeks. Swing clusters of 10-15-25-50 with a strength exercise between each cluster.