Are kettlebells any good.

[zbashore]

Just wanted some feedback before i buy them...thanks.

[keyboardworkout]

They work great.

[d2mini]

Every once in a while you get a bad one that bullies the other kettlebells and steals their lunch money, but overall I'd say they are pretty good.

[RestoringTally]

I have a 90 lb kettlebell that I hired to keep all my other kettlebells in line. So far, they are all being good.

[Za78]

Hmm, I think that kettlebell you speak of has been lurking in my basement....

[RestoringTally]

Hmm, I think that kettlebell you speak of has been lurking in my basement....

Embedded link for you. That does look like a KB that is ready to tear you apart.

[Jason2459]

Win.
This thread is.
So much.

[gym62richard]

Very large kettlebells are like a bad tempered Rottweiler, handle them firmly, don't let them get out of control, give them a little TLC and they are likely to serve you well.

Abuse them and they may well bite you on the a$$ !.

[DrunkenMoron]

I heard originally when they was writing the script for Thor, a kettlebell was to be used instead of his hammer but they ditched it last minute.

[supramax]

Just wanted some feedback before i buy them...thanks.

Buy a loadable kettlebell handle so you can implement progressive overload. There are other types, but this is what I use. With longer bars you can load it with a lot of weight. https://www.fitnessdepot.ca/J11QMO30...e-kbadjhc.html

EDIT: 105.5 LBS:

[horsediente]

Because of kettlebells my wife's cat too can enjoy the great outdoors. He is tethered to this worthless thing like a feline primitive!!

[supramax]

I think the main reason some people don't like kettlebell swings is that they've forgotten about progressive overload and aren't aerobically fit enough for the hellish cardio workout that high rep swings provide. If there isn't an option to go heavier, just progress to one hand swings beginning by alternating between two hands and one hand.

[Garage Rat]

It's another tool to work with.
They are different from dumbbell because when held they have an off set center of gravity.
Example if you were to do an overhead press the weight would be on the back of the arm not centered like a dumbbell.
So almost like a behind the neck press without having to externally rotating the shoulder to get the weight back with a bar or DB's.
The KB swing is another beneficial movement that is similar to a cable pull through that many powerlifters use.
There many many movements that can be done with the KB.
The only draw back is many movements need to be learned and usually it's not something an online video can teach.
The learning curve can be challenging to do some movements correctly without getting hurt.
Also i done think it's a great tool if your bodybuilding and after muscle mass.
One good thing is if you learn to do the basic movements you can take it with you about anywhere you go(except flying)and get a pretty decent training session it.

[fingerguy]

For those bashing Kettlebells you might want to look up this guy:

https://mikemahler.com/

[Jason2459]

For those bashing Kettlebells you might want to look up this guy:

https://mikemahler.com/

I think mostly the people here are just having fun. I like my KB.

[keyboardworkout]

Kettlebell swings are awesome and everyone should be doing them.

I'm on the fence about kettlebells for other stuff, I think dumbbells are a better choice.

I did get a chance to play with a VF Precision kettlebell last week (I have RKC bells). The comfort cutouts really do make a big difference.




I have a feeling these kettlebells are about to do bad things.

[supramax]

Kettlebell swings are awesome and everyone should be doing them.

I'm on the fence about kettlebells for other stuff, I think dumbbells are a better choice.

I did get a chance to play with a VF Precision kettlebell last week (I have RKC bells). The comfort cutouts really do make a big difference...

I'm not on the fence. I only swing with kettlebells. All the other things that people do with them are better done with dumbbells, no matter what the people that sell kettlebells tell you. Also, loadable kettlebell handles like these https://www.fitnessdepot.ca/J11QMO30...e-kbadjhc.html make the most sense.

[irongrandpa]

I'm not on the fence. I only swing with kettlebells. All the other things that people do with them are better done with dumbbells, no matter what the people that sell kettlebells tell you. Also, loadable kettlebell handles like these https://www.fitnessdepot.ca/J11QMO30...e-kbadjhc.html make the most sense.

I too am a fan of KB swings. I made this loadable piece to use for swings from scrap metal in my shop.

[d2mini]

I think mostly the people here are just having fun. I like my KB.

Exactly. The title of the thread almost didn't seem serious enough for a serious answer.
Are barbells good?
Are dumbbells good?


Kettlebells are definitely a useful tool.

Carry on.

[DesiredDad77]

I have 3 so far. I have a 25, 35, and 45 lb. I think the best exercise to master with them is the Kettlebell Swing as it pretty much works the entire body. I like to toss some kettlebell exercises in every so often to change things up.

Some other exercises:

Clean
Press
Push Press
Jerk
Snatch
Goblet Squat
Turkish Get Ups

Hope this helps.

[twoforme2]

Kettlebell swings are awesome and everyone should be doing them.

I'm on the fence about kettlebells for other stuff, I think dumbbells are a better choice.

I did get a chance to play with a VF Precision kettlebell last week (I have RKC bells). The comfort cutouts really do make a big difference.




I have a feeling these kettlebells are about to do bad things.

That settles it! Time to get kettlebells!

[supramax]

I too am a fan of KB swings. I made this loadable piece to use for swings from scrap metal in my shop.

Very nice, indeed!

This was my first kettlebell:

EDIT: I'm guessing that you don't do one hand swings with your home made K-bell, right?

[supramax]

That settles it! Time to get kettlebells!

I'd like to see her swinging that 90 pounder in the first pic.

[DesiredDad77]

i'd like to see her swinging that 90 pounder in the first pic.

lol!!

[supramax]

lol!!

I resisted the urge to make a joke about the word 'pounder'!

[gym62richard]

I think mostly the people here are just having fun. I like my KB.

KB swings are a nice variation, I have four KB's up to about 60lb.

[keyboardworkout]

Trying to make OP's thread interesting.

Start at about 1:00





Zuzana "Zuzka" light is her fitness name.

For research purposes, you might want to look into the other name she used "Susana Spears".

[McBrody]

Susana Spears gee whiz, a smoking hot body, she's into fitness and porn, whats not to like. Although, the Russian accent might get annoying after a while but I'd learn to live with it.

[FAT40]

theyre good for throwing through windows

[supramax]

theyre good for throwing through windows

Electric can openers are better.