--- title: "'Dovbush' Actor Serhiy Strelnikov Shows Armor Vest Workouts After Joining Armed Forces of Ukraine" description: "Ukrainian actor Serhiy Strelnikov, known for the film 'Dovbush', published a video of dumbbell workouts in an armor vest after joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The artist spoke about his preparation for basic combined-arms training." date: 2026-10-17T16:55:36.907Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/serhiy-strelnikov-armor-vest-workouts-afv tags: [sergey-strelnikov, ukrainian-actor, vsu, military-training, dovbush] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # 'Dovbush' Actor Serhiy Strelnikov Shows Armor Vest Workouts After Joining Armed Forces of Ukraine ![Actor Serhiy Strelnikov in camouflage attire poses with crossed arms in a gym against the background of a training colleague](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/17/sergey-strelnikov-trenirovki-posle-vstupleniya-v-vs/sergey-strelnikov-trenirovki-posle-vstupleniya-v-vs-1.webp) ## Key Points - On October 8, 2026, Serhiy Strelnikov announced he joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine and took the oath in the FERRO-6 unmanned systems battalion of the 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade. - The actor published an Instagram video of dumbbell workouts in a camouflage armor vest captioned 'How I prepared for basic training'. - For his role in 'Dovbush', Strelnikov trained for combat scenes for a year and a half and performed stunts without doubles. - Subscribers in the comments praised his physical condition and thanked him for defending Ukraine. Ukrainian actor Serhiy Strelnikov, known to audiences for the films 'Dovbush' and 'KILLHOUSE', announced on October 8, 2026, that he had joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and taken the military oath. The artist joined the FERRO-6 unmanned systems battalion of the 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade. Following this, he began sharing content about his service more actively on social media, including physical training videos. ### From Cinema to Army Service Having made the decision to join the military, Strelnikov noted his readiness to learn new things and adapt to army routines. The actor also stated that he wants to use his public profile to talk about Ukrainian defenders, their work, and their contribution to the fight for the country. In this way, he connects his professional experience in communication with his new role as a serviceman. ### Workouts in an Armor Vest On his Instagram, Strelnikov published a video featuring physical exercises, with a concise caption: 'How I prepared for basic combined-arms training.' In the footage, the artist appeared wearing a black cap, a camouflage armor vest, and athletic shorts, holding dumbbells and displaying an athletic physique. Essentially, by training in an armor vest, he was seemingly conditioning his body for the load he will carry during daily service. ### Years of Preparation for Combat Roles Physical preparation is not a new hobby for the 46-year-old actor. For his role in the film 'Dovbush', he spent a year and a half preparing for complex combat scenes, performing all stunts himself without stunt doubles, regularly training with the professional stunt team XGST to look as convincing as possible in action sequences. This years-long body conditioning, according to his own posts, is now helping him in army service. ### Subscribers' Reaction In the comments under the publication, users noted Strelnikov's impressive physical shape, thanked him for defending Ukraine, and wished him strength and endurance. It is worth noting that other representatives of Ukrainian show business have recently joined the military as well; for instance, 'Vitalik' TV series star Garik Bircha is also a serviceman. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Сергей Стрельников показал, как тренируется после вступления в ВСУ: актер поразил физической формой](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/people/sergiy-strelnikov-pokazav-k-trenuetsya-pislya-1792246479.html) - Primary source: joining date October 8, 2026, FERRO-6 battalion of the 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade, caption about basic training preparation, frame description (cap, armor vest, shorts, dumbbells), subscribers' reaction. - [Актер Сергей Стрельников после вступления в ряды ВСУ показал, как в бронежилете тренируется](https://tsn.ua/ru/glamur/akter-sergey-strelnikov-posle-vstupleniya-v-ryady-vsu-pokazal-kak-v-bronezhilete-treniruetsya-3192411.html) - Confirms the date of October 8, FERRO-6 battalion of the 9th Brigade, basic training caption, the goal of getting used to the armor vest; mentions Garik Bircha. - [Форма – не только для кино: Сергей Стрельников показал, как тренируется после поступления в ВСУ](https://kino.24tv.ua/ru/sergej-strelnikov-prodemonstriroval-svoi-trenirovki_n3162503) - Indicates age 46, a year and a half preparation for 'Dovbush', stunts without doubles, work with XGST stuntmen. ## FAQ ### When did Serhiy Strelnikov join the Armed Forces of Ukraine? On October 8, 2026, the actor announced he was joining the Armed Forces of Ukraine and taking the military oath. ### Which unit did Strelnikov join? He joined the FERRO-6 unmanned systems battalion of the 9th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade. ### What did the actor show on social media after joining the military? On Instagram, he published a video of dumbbell workouts in a camouflage armor vest, captioned 'How I prepared for basic training'. ### How did the actor prepare for combat roles previously? For the film 'Dovbush', he spent a year and a half preparing for complex combat scenes, performed stunts without doubles, and trained with the XGST stunt team.