Review: Return of the Kettlebell

I’m not sure I can speak highly enough about Return of the Kettlebell. Maybe it’s the little things, like how we are walked through the squat with pictures that answer so many questions for the novice or the several pages dedicated to the Hip Flexor stretch. Honestly, the devil is in the details when [...]

U.S. Army Handbook Includes Kettlebell Exercises

The new US Army Small Unit Operations in Afghanistan Handbook, CALL publication 09-37, features duffle bag get-ups and swings, the Enter the Kettlebell! Program Minimum exercises.

Pavel Tsatsouline got a letter from one of our special operators in Iraq, near Fallujah:
“Pavel, this is a photo from my “courage corner” here in Iraq. ETK presses, pullups, [...]

Kettlebell Training For Firefighters

I don't have to tell you the demands firefighting can put on one's body. The physical endurance, strength, intense heat and cramped quarters can make for a very difficult working environment! That said, there is perhaps no exercise regimen better suited to the demands of firefighters than kettlebell training. The combination of explosive strength, high [...]

Use Kettlebells To Get That Six-Pack!

Okay, here's the big secret that all of us have yearned for; for many, many years. Ab training does not create six pack abs. No matter how much you train those muscles, it they are covered in a layer of fat they will not be visible to anyone not wearing a big red S on [...]

Kettlebell Training For Law Enforcement

One of the most effective strength and endurance training methods for law enforcement personnel is really nothing new! Training with Kettlebells has been around since the Tsars, and shows no signs of being displaced as one of the more effective total body strength and endurance builders anytime soon. The need for law enforcement line officers [...]

Kettlebell Workouts – Sensible Plans To Help You Reach Your Goals

Coming up with just the right workout to get started with kettlebells can be a challenge in and of itself. With a bewildering (at first) array of exercises and routines out there to choose from, what constitutes just the right blend for you to follow and how can you fashion a routine that will get [...]

Kettlebell Routines To Get You Ripped!

There are many different kettlebell exercises that one could incorporate into a routine, and you'll probably run into most of these along the way, however for someone who is new to kettlebell training it's wise to focus on a few basic exercises to make up a basic routine. This will give you the advantage of [...]

Safe Kettlebell Techniques For The Beginner

Employing safe, sane technique when starting out as a beginner with kettlebells can ensure a lifetime of development and enjoyment with this fantastic training method. Conversely, if you start out with improper, unsafe and foolhardy practices you'll soon find yourself, hurt, disillusioned, and ready to use your kettlebells as overgrown paperweights! Let's look at some [...]

Seated kettlebell exercises

I found out today that I tore my ACL in my last fight, and that I will require surgery soon. Obviously I won't be doing any standing exercises for about 6-8 weeks. What kind of kettlebell exercises can I do while sitting?

Review: Russian Kettlebell Challenge DVD

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Pavel Tsatsouline's Russian Kettlebell Challenge was the first DVD produced by Dragondoor.com.
For those not familiar with kettlebells, they are basically an iron sphere with a handle, ranging in weight anywhere from 9lbs all the way up to a monstrous 88lbs. They can be used for both strength training as well as for aerobic [...]

Injuries: Kettlebells vs Bodybuilding

Lately I've been experimenting with a mix of traditional kettlebell exercises (swings, snatches) and bodybuilding exercises (military presses, curls, etc.) and I think that overall it's easier to injure yourself with traditional bodybuilding type exercises.
With many kettlebell exercises, you are not isolating parts of the body the way you do with bodybuilding workouts. A swing [...]

Kettlebell exercises for abs?

Does anyone have ideas for killer kettlebell abdominal exercises? The pass through the legs seems to use the abs for stabilization, but seems to primarily work the back.

Kettlebell training and mixed martial arts?

What kettlebell exercises, reps, and frequency are best for MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighting, considering strengh and anaerobic endurance have to be trained, but soreness will hinder technical training?

Kettlebells improve explosiveness in athletic events?

I just received the kettlebell video and watched it last night. I firmly believe that these exercises will do wonders for general fitness, tone, and fat burn. However, I do have a couple questions.

Are two kettlebells required?

Do some of the kettlebell exercises require two kettlebells of the same weight?