Kettlebells have made a fantastic name for themselves. A simple cannon ball with a handle which was brought into popularity by Russian fitness guru Pavel Tsatsuline. It's time to review why Kettlebells are so popular and to take a deeper look into their practical usage.
Well they were marketed brilliantly. I'm a big fan of Enter the Kettlebell. Pavel second book on Kettlebell training featured heavy focus on the Swing, Clean and Press, Turkish Get Up and the Snatch. They were further brought into the spotlight by some fantastic coaches such as Steve Cotter, Steve Maxwell and Mike Mahler.
These pioneers to the Kettlebell managed to persuade the market that Kettlebell training is a method of cardiovascular development which does not increase muscle mass. Hypertrophy is a big concern for many women. The truth is, the way people train with Kettlebells can be replicated with dumbbells. The product was the method, not the equipment. The equipment was just associated with the the product. So how do people train with the Kettlebell? Fast, full body exercises with a high focus on the legs. Three ingredients of a weight loss training plan.
So when you look at the the Kettlebell as a piece of kit as oppose to a method, your perspective may change. The weight distribution of a Kettlebell is different to that of a dumbbell and barbell so it's bio-mechanical impact on the skeleton will provide variety. This can potentially mix up training or help to brake poor training progress. Overall training with a Kettlebell is not much different.
Recently I've encouraged clients to perform swings with weighted plates with a handle. This requires a wide stance which promotes better glute activation.
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