Kettlebell Workouts for Dynamic Strength!
No two ways about it, kettlebell workouts are awesome. There are tons of exercises you can do, & it's cool to show off these cannonball-like tools to your friends. These routines and exercises will give you a good foundation and get you off on the right foot with your training. But with both feet on the ground for that good foundation :-) Bad jokes aside, this is good basic info. There's also info on whether kettlebell strength training is right for you, and easier and cheaper ways of getting it done than you might think. Onward! Are Kettlebell Athletics Right for You? Find out if you're one of the people that will benefit from kettlebell exercise. You'll know if you should do more research, or whether kettlebells aren't your thing. Overview of Kettlebells Exercises This covers the kettlebell swing, clean, press, and Turkish get-up. Good basic, starting exercises. Strength and Endurance Routines for Kettlebell Training I've said it other places, but it bears repeating; without a good plan, your workouts will go nowhere! Having faith in your plan will keep you focused and looking for real results. The Kettlebell Swing Also, it's much less stressful on the knees than running. Another reason I like it so much, since I really like my knees. The Kettlebell Press Be careful with this exercise, though. If you are too enthusiastic when you start you can damage you rotator cuff - not fun. So, know your limits and lift heavy right up to them. The Kettlebell Clean The Kettlebell Clean and Press This exercise is a combination of the clean and press, unsurprisingly. You get the benefits of both explosive movements in one exercise! Learn the correct form for the exercise and use it to build functional, dynamic strength. Try it once you've got the hang of the clean and press individually - then add it to your own kettlebell workouts. If you like this info about kettlebells, you can also subscribe to my monthly E-Zine, Starting Strong. It keeps you updated about new pages and info added to Complete-Strength-Training.com, and includes select articles. Sign up below! Also, if you already know a little about kettlebells you probably either like 'em or hate 'em. Sound off about them below! Do You Love, or Hate, Kettlebells?
The debate still rages! Are kettlebells all they're cracked up to be, or not the greatest thing since cast iron? Share a story about knowledge you've gained in the gym! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with how much you like it ;-)
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