Kettlebells seem to be all the rage among certain strength training populations. Why you ask? These odd-shaped power fitness tools work your muscles in a different way than the usual nautilus (or other branded) strength machines. Plus, the exercises that you can do with kettlebells are generally more functional fitness-style moves. That means, the strength that you gain from fluid, active kettlebell workouts translate more to your everyday strength and endurance demands.
Grab a kettlebell online, at your gym or you may be able to do most of these moves—probably all except the second, switching hands exercise—with a dumbbell. I’d recommend doing 10-12 reps per side of each exercise, then go back and do 10-12 reps of each exercise again. As you get stronger, work on adding a third set and/or additional weight. Multiple researchers have found that performing three or so sets of an exercise improves strength more quickly than one set.
Have you tried kettlebells? If so, what do you think? If not, would you be interested in trying them?
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