The Benefits Of A Kettlebell Workout

The Benefits Of A Kettlebell Workout

Kettlebell Exercise Is Great For Getting Healthy

The Kettlebell Workout: An Extremely Effective Method Used For Exercise, Sport And Weight-loss.

A kettlebell is a piece of exercise equipment usually made out of cast-iron or cast steel. It looks like a cannonball that has a handle attached to the top of it.

Kettlebells come in a variety of weights and sizes. They can be used when performing ballistic exercises which combine strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training.

Some popular kettlebell exercises include lifts, lunges and shoulder presses. The kettlebell is becoming more popular in recent times due to the wide variety of muscle groups that can be worked on with it and its relatively low cost.

The modern kettlebell is a descendent of the Russian girya, a metal weight used in the 18th century primarily for weighing crops. In the 19th century, circus strongmen began using them in their acts.

In the late 19th century in Russia and Europe, the kettlebell began being used for recreation and strength competition. The first competitive kettlebell lifting contest or girevoy sport is said to have taken place in 1885 and coincides with the foundation of ‘Circle for Amateur Athletics’.

Kettlebell is an English term for the apparatus that came into use early in the 20th century.

Kettlebell Weight

Kettlebells commonly weigh 12, 16 or 24 kilograms. The center of the kettlebell’s mass extends beyond the hand. This facilitates swinging or ballistic movements.

See the chart below for a guide on which weight is correct for you when starting out with kettlebell training.

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You can also read our article about Top 20 kettlebell exercises here.