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A versatile exercise tool that has a handle, corner(s), horn(s), window, and bell that varies in weight. The tool can be used for strength, endurance, power, mobility, and so much more.

A versatile exercise tool that has a handle, corner(s), horn(s), window, and bell that varies in weight. The tool can be used for strength, endurance, power, mobility, and so many more training goals.

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What is behind the (apparently) recent kettlebell craze?

I've never heard of kettlebells until the last couple of years. It seems that they've kind of exploded recently, and a ton of people are extolling the virtues of these things. I've heard that they were popular in Eastern Europe for a long time,…
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Kettlebell hurting my wrist

Swings and Get ups. I've been using kettlebells for a couple of years, but have not really done very much more than the swing, or used anything more than 16kg. The swing doesn't have the kettlebell against the wrist at any point, and during the…
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What's a good adjustable kettlebell approach?

I current have a solid 50lb kettlebell that I use. I'm looking to upgrade, but prices for solid kettlebells are very expensive. I saw this adjustable handle on amazon (pic) for about $35 and it can take up to 70 lbs...still not the max weight I…
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Progressing kettelbells size for home gym

I'm currently using kettlebell 12 kg for warmup and 20 kg for workout. I'm able to do 40-50 swings with 20kg. Now I'm considering progressing to heavier one and I'm in doubt should I go for 28 kg or 32 kg (and how many swings should I be able to do…
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Are kettlebells swings special?

Most, or maybe all, kettlebell routines that I see include the swings. Even some trainers who are not hardcore kettlebell fans would recommend it. Is this exercise special, if yes why?
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Relevance to increase kettlebell weight

I'm using kettlebells everyday for a little bit more than 3 months now. At the beginning I was barely able to do 1 set of 12 with an 8 kg KB. Now I have the following daily workout: Two-hands swing: 5 x 50 with a 24 kg KB One-hand swing: 4 x 30…
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Kettlebell only workout

Tonight a new lockdown was announced for The Netherlands, which means the gyms close, unfortunately. So instead of 2-3 barbell-centered workouts a week I will have to make-do with what I have at home: a single 24kg kettlebell. The bell is a bit…
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Is the kettlebell double handed swing basically a vertical jump with an added pendulum movement?

I am learning the kettlebell double handed swing. Reading about this and looking at youtube videos I get the impression that this is difficult to do right. That was until I came up with the following theory: the kettlebell double handed swing is…
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Why are kettlebells so expensive?

Compared to other free weights, kettlebells seem disproportionately expensive per kg. A quick search turns up only speculation, so an acceptable answer should have a source. Plausible(?) hypothesis from the internet: Shipping is…
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Breathing technique Swings

What is the right breathing technique to get optimal output when doing swings ? I do now breath in when the the kettlebell moves backward and out when it is up
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When to change Kettle-bell weight?

I have got 20kg kettle bell and able to do 30 swings without exhausting. Should I change the size of kettlebell(32 or 36 kg ?) or increase reps ?
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Does it matter if I use one kettle bell v.s two ?

As I move up to heavier kettle-bells for my swing, I've been sticking to using two kettle bells instead of one. So I'll do a 2 hand swing with 25lbs on either hand instead of a 50lbs swing. Does it make a difference ?
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Can I use kettlebell like this also?

I already saw youtube videos on kettlebell but none does like Tyler (Character) does in Never Back Down (2008) movie: Can I use kettlebell like this also?
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What difference does training with kettlebells make to the appearance?

I read that kettlebells training does not isolate the muscles, contrary to dumbbell or dead-lifts. What does this mean to the effects in the body? If you look at someone and try to guess how he was training, would you be able to see it?
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