The kettlebell is a cast iron weight used as a popular exercise tool in today’s fitness world. They are typically found in CrossFit gyms and athletic training facilities, but are becoming ever more popular at private training studios and health clubs.

Kettlebell exercises are intended to increase total body muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, balance and stability, and agility. They are used as a functional, total body exercise to condition the body as a whole. Each precise kettlebell exercise or movement is designed to engage multiple muscles at one time.
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Kettlebell training is becoming more and more popular each day. Used by the Russian military, the kettlebell is one of the most effective ways to increase strength, power, speed, coordination, and core stability. For example, a study was performed involving kettlebell training and traditional training (push-ups/pull-ups) and the group that used kettlebell training scored considerably higher on each test given. I have put together a kettleball routine and I feel that this is a great way to switch up the work-out a little bit.

Power Cleans – 3 sets x 15-20 reps

Kettlebell Swing - 3 sets x 15-20 reps

Kettlebell Windmill - 3 sets x 15-20 reps

Single Arm Clean & Jerk – 3 sets x 15-20 reps

Kettlebell Snatch – 3 sets x 15-20 reps