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We all know a beastly kettlebell workout when we see one: swings, cleans, burpees and snatches tend to feature often. But this workout doesn't go there: it is simple, effective, works your whole body and builds a strong engine, all without a high-intensity burpee or swing in sight.

A variety of functional, full-body compound exercises (multi-muscle moves) build strength, stability, balance, and power, giving you more bang for your buck, as they typically burn more calories. This workout includes just three moves I swear by; you can scale the duration of the exercise to suit your level.

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The workout is based on how quickly you can complete the kettlebell ladder below. You can check out the moves above before you get started.…