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The Convenience of Kettlebells Make Them the Ultimate Workout Tool

In our kettlebell guide we expand upon just how convenient kettlebells are. Their small form factor allows people with limited space to use them and store them without getting in the way. It’s because of this small size that makes them extremely travel-friendly. Anyone who has been following a strict workout routine knows how difficult it can be to continue exercising away from home. With kettlebells, that’s no problem. Pack a set of them in the trunk and you’re good to go.

August 23, 2018

Hands On with the Steel Sweat Workout Gloves for Kettlebell Exercises

If you’re new to kettlebells you’ve probably encountered the issue of banging your wrists while performing kettlebell cleans and snatches. In order to prevent this, you’ll want to purchase a set of kettlebell forearm guards. They will help to absorb the impact of the kettlebell and soak up sweat.

August 22, 2018

Watch Jillian Michaels Work Out with Kettlebells Without Ever Lifting Them

Fitness guru Jillian Michaels recently posted an Instagram video of her working out with kettlebells. It looks intense, especially the first segment shown. Normally kettlebells are used for movement exercises, but Jillian had something else in mind. Incredibly, she uses two kettlebells as anchors that never move from the ground. Just watch her video below.

August 20, 2018

The Kettlebell Goblet Squat Works Wonders For Your Leg Muscles

Like many other kettlebell exercises, the goblet squat scales nicely depending on the weight you choose. Selecting a heavier weight is great for building strength and power in your glutes and calves. Those who decide to go with a lighter weight will benefit from increased mobility and balance. After a few sets, you should start to feel the burn in your knees and legs.

August 17, 2018

Torch Belly Fat With This High-Intensity Kettlebell Workout

I discovered this challenging kettlebell workout several days ago. I’ve tried searching desperately to give the author proper credit but can’t seem to find the link anymore. It incorporates the popular Russian Kettlebell Swing along with the traditional push-up. What you’ll be doing is performing sets of each and alternating between them. It’s a simple but almost punishing workout depending on how far you want to take it.

August 16, 2018

Kettlebell Exercise Chart Sorted By Skill and Muscle Group

We love the Kettlebell Stack 52 cards because of how basic yet effective they can be for kettlebell exercises. First, a visual representation of the exercise is displayed. Furthermore, each card contains a brief set of instructions. Finally, a QR code is included that links to a video demonstration.

August 14, 2018

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Kettlebell Forearm Guards Protect Your Wrists From Bruising

August 10, 2018

Bollywood’s Preity Zinta Does Kettlebell Squats to Stay in Shape

The kettlebell squat is a great way to build strength in your lower body. It’s also fantastic at helping to improve stability and mobility. Watching Preity’s kettlebell workout video, you can see just how fluid the whole exercise is. At 43, she looks extremely limber and fit! I also couldn’t help but notice the kettlebell rack behind her. The kettlebells at the bottom of the rack are monstrous!

August 8, 2018

Mat Fraser Dominates Opponents in Kettlebell Event at CrossFit Games

Just to clarify the reps for the competition, each exercise is repeated that number of times before cycling to the next set. So 5 handstand push-ups and 5 double kettlebell deadlifts. That then increases to 8 handstand-ups and 8 deadlifts before the last set of 13 each. The final task is to lunge to the finish line with 2 kettlebells overhead.

August 6, 2018

Kettlebell Training Beneficial to Runners

How kettlebell training can be beneficial to runners

Most people are only aware of the obvious benefits that kettlebell training can provide. Strength and building muscles to be precise. However, many kettlebell exercises also force you to keep your balance. The off-center gravity of a kettlebell also works wonders for balancing purposes when it is in motion.

August 2, 2018

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