The Power of the Kettlebell - A Description of This Awesome Strength and Conditioning Device!

You may have already heard about the infamous strength training device called the kettlebell. However, as much as I use this tool and teach people I am amazed at how many people are oblivious as to what this strength training tool actually is. I work very hard to break down false barriers about exercise and fitness and the kettlebell is an awesome tool that I love to use to help me do this outside of just being a hand held weight.

If you have not seen this particular device of fat destruction and muscle construction, as I like to describe it, then it basically resembles an iron cannonball with a handle attached to it. The very design is unique because no matter how you hold the bell it is always pulling away from your center of gravity. You constantly have to wrestle with this iron ball just to keep it near your body. This act of fighting against the pull away is what makes this device so special. I also tell people that it is a fantastic tool that forces us to utilize nearly every muscle in our body to stabilize and move the weight. The type of artistic and dynamic movement that goes into lifting this weight is highly beneficial for us and really gives us a crash course in the true function and mechanical capability of our bodies. Nothing that you will ever do will compare to working out with the kettlebell. It will undoubtedly take your workouts and strength to all new heights!

So if you want to know more about this gruesome device then I can help you out. There are plenty more free articles that I have written for you to access right here. Start learning to train with this powerful hand held gym right now!

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The Benefits of Kettlebell Training For Football Players!

I have written about the importance of gaining both optimal strength and conditioning when it comes to athletics and the general population. If you are a serious football player then you truly understand the importance of mental and physical toughness in terms of off-season preparation. If you don't properly prepare yourself then you will get hurt. Its that simple! This article is an explanation of why the inclusion of the iron bell is important in the scope of your off-season preparation.

To begin, the kettlebell is not just a strength tool or just a conditioning tool, it can be both! This is the beauty of this hand held gym. You can structure a program to include a kettlebell to achieve more power, strength, cardiovascular conditioning, and overall performance. It is the most dynamic tool that I know of when it comes to getting the body ready for whatever lies ahead! Bold men make bold statements, so here I go. You and your athletic program are doing YOU a disservice if kettlebell training is not allowed into your regular program. Kettlebell workouts for football strength training fit perfectly into the mold of the football players athletic domain. You can generate huge explosive power, flexibility, resiliency, and overall conditioning to withstand the perils of the long season.

If you don't know about my strength culture, then continue reading my other articles on training and body conditioning. The iron bell will be the edge you need to take your season to the next level!

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Kettlebell Power - 2 Methods to Develop Strong Explosive Muscles With Kettlebells!

To begin, I want to make it clear that kettlebells aren't just used for endurance training. Let the truth be known that kettlebells are an awesome tool for building up one's endurance, but you can also obtain some great strength from the use of kettlebells as well. Check out the following 2 methods that you can apply in gaining strength in the handling and manipulation of kettlebells, and how they can also be a great supplemental tool for your strength program.

1. Getting Stronger Lifting Bells: Well one way to get better at building strength, and specifically building strength by handling kettlebells, is to get used to working out with heavier bells. You can progress and document your strength results with kettlebells just like you would with any other lift like bench-press, squats, and cleans. The key is to allow your body to adapt to the heavier load by steadily increasing the weight of the bell to get better at executing the same lift. For instance, if you are doing the overhead snatch then keep the reps low and consistent and steadily go heavier every set with another bell at the same rep count. Eventually you can further challenge yourself by adjusting the weight and reps to do more.

2. The Supplement For Strength And Explosiveness: Strength and explosiveness can be obtained from kettlebells from the first concept that I mentioned, but they can also be great at assisting you to get better with other lifts as well. For example, a lot of strength and conditioning programs use a lot of auxiliary lifts that include the use of smaller muscle groups to transition between the bigger lifts. These could include movements like bent-over rows, bicep curls, and leg extensions. One way to get more bang out of your strength and fitness program is to scrap the smaller auxiliary lifts and substitute them with something like the kettlebell swing or windmills. You will quickly find that gaining more muscular power and strength is easily brought on by the gruesome bell in this fashion!

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The Kettlebell - A Force of One!

The kettlebell is what I like to call a force of one! When I say this I am referring to the fact that this device is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment that you can use within the scope of an exercise program. Weight-loss, fat-loss, athletic performance, and building hard lean muscle mass are just a few examples of why this device can be a force of one.

If you want to improve on just about every level of fitness ranging from strength, endurance, flexibility, resiliency, and recovery you can achieve all of this through proper knowledge and application with the kettlebell. The ancient device is essentially a hand held gym that can tension your body for strength and easily be stored away behind your bedroom door when you are finished.

The investment in this device is sound and I promise you that it will never have to be replaced. No warranty is necessary and I guarantee it will outlast your treadmill. As a matter of fact, if there were a nuclear apocalypse the only thing left in the dust after the mayhem would be that kettlebell you purchased. An effective strength and conditioning program and tool should be capable of variety and this ancient tool certainly qualifies for that!

To be successful in any exercise program you have to always stay motivated and continue to expand your knowledge on what is effective. Your pursuit of this matches up perfectly in seeking out the proper way to train with kettlebells!

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The Kettlebell - The Jekyll and Hyde of Fitness!

I want to talk about an ancient formula for strength, fitness, and total-body transformation that can change who you are completely. This ancient formula of strength starts with an ancient tool that seems like something of an evil nature when you are trying to endure the torture of it. This ancient device that I am talking about is the kettlebell.

If you have never flirted with a workout formula like that of kettlebell training then you are certainly missing out on a transformation that is similar to a total change and difference like that of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! Now you are probably wondering, what do you mean Brandon? Well, picture your current strength and exercise program the way it is now. Now I want you to imagine being able to do things that you never thought possible before! This change from where you are is what I like to compare to the Dr. Jekyll phase.

From here if you take in and consume the evil workout of the kettlebell then you will quickly transform your mind, body, and total physical makeup as drastically as Dr. Jekyll transforms to Mr. Hyde. No worries, I'm not saying your going to turn evil, but the physical torture and total-body workout with the kettlebell can certainly feel like one evil experience. The beauty though is that there is no ugliness or disappointing side effect. The only symptoms from this formula is total addiction with total satisfaction!

Take your cardiovascular fitness and strength program somewhere different. Get in touch with your Mr. Hyde and train with kettlebells!

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Super Fit Or Super Freaky?

Well there is no doubt you can achieve either one of these training goals above with kettlebells. Now I for one am all about building some muscle, but I prefer to be more like the guys in the photo below than the one's above. However muscle building can be adventure for you irregardless of your goals. Just remember that specificity of training is all it takes. If you train your body for muscle building characteristics it will develop muscle. If you train your body for endurance you will build endurance. If you just want to be fit and healthy well, you guessed it, it will respond accordingly. Anyone of these goals can be achieved with the iron bell. There is nothing too extreme or too impossible with a smart kettlebell strength program!

Kettlebell Performance Training - 2 Kettlebell Drills to Improve Explosive Hip Power!

I can honestly say that the versatility of the kettlebell and its effects on developing the body go far beyond any specific fitness device that I have ever used. It impacts the body in so many ways that it almost causes immediate physical benefit and change! The following 2 exercises are tremendous for improving one's individual level of fitness and developing extreme athletic explosive power.

1. The Deadlift/Squat Jump Combo: You need 2 kettlebells for this particular lift. If you are reasonably strong and athletic then you might want to start with 2-16kg (35lb) bells. You want to stand over the bells with them between your feet. Your feet should be slightly wider than shoulder width distance. Enough for the bells to set side by side between your feet. The handles of the bell should be angled in the same position as a barbell would be if you were deadlifting it. Next simply squat down to grab the bells simultaneously and execute a perfect form deadlift. When you set the bells back on the ground after the deadlift then immediately execute a squat jump. After the jump immediately execute another deadlift. You see the pattern now.

2. The Full Range Swing: This one is pretty basic. You obviously want to learn the proper technique of the double-arm swing before you intensify this movement to do the full range swing. With the basic double-arm swing you basically are swinging the kettlebell back and forth between your legs using the force and momentum of our hips and glutes. With the basic swing you only swing the bell as high as chest level. When intensifying this drill we can do full range swings where you go 180 degrees with the arc of swinging the bell to all the way overhead! This involves way more explosive hip and core power to generate enough force to get the vertical lift with the bell. This is great for gaining explosive hip power and overall fitness and athletic performance.

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The Kettlebell Fat Terminator - The Swing and Push-Up Combination Totalling 400 Reps!

You may now be familiar with the very common kettlebell exercise known as the swing. This is the base lift with the kettlebell that involves the pull method in my training philosophy. This is an exercise that targets hundreds of muscles and generates an awesome production of lean muscle mass and terminates fat completely! With this article I'm going to combine a push method of 10 different styles of push-ups totaling 100 reps with 300 reps with the swing to make it a physically mind-blowing workout of 400 reps.

To start, you need to come up with 10 different styles of push-ups. If you can't do that off of the top of your head then I'll make it easy for you. Focus on weight distribution by taking one or more of your limbs out of the movement. For instance, if you are pretty advanced then simply get into an upright push-up position and lift one of your legs off of the ground and do 10 push-ups that way. To come up with another style simply switch legs. This immediately gives you 2 different styles. You can move on to do the same thing with your arms. The key is to come up with 10 different styles to do 10 repetitions with if you can. If you simply can't come up with 10 styles then you can stick to the same old traditional way. To execute the workout you want to complete 30 double-arm swings with the bell and then immediately without rest hit 10 repetitions of one of your styles of push-ups. After each combination only give yourself about 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds rest.

At first, the rest time will seem too long, but you will find out real fast that about 6 to 7 sets into the workout you will wish it was longer. This is one kettlebell strength training workout that is a sure Fat Terminator!

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Kettlebells - 2 Great Lifts to Increase Your Lat Strength!

The kettlebell as you may or may not know is the ultimate hand held gym. You can use this fitness tool to manipulate your body in many ways to get specific results that you desire. For instance, you can develop superhuman lat-strength with this device with just 2 lifts.

1. High-Load Windmills-You may be familiar with the traditional stretch of windmills to target flexibility of the shoulders, hips, glutes, lower back, and hamstrings. To do this correctly proper technique must first be learned, but the same stretch can be intensified with the kettlebell in the hand that is above the head while you are basically bent over to one side. The normal windmill is executed by starting with your feet slightly narrower than shoulder width. Next, for the sake of argument, we'll assume you are doing the right side. The bell is pressed with the right arm above the head with your left arm tucked behind your back. Then you angle both feet diagonally with your toes pointing left or away from your right. Keep the right arm with the bell locked throughout the entire movement. Next you push your hips back favored towards the right and lower your torso to the left keeping your right leg straight. The movement should go down with a great stretch in the right side of your body before coming up. As you ascend in the movement you will feel the lats engage with the weight of the bell.

2. Loaded Lat-Press-This lift is performed exactly as the windmill is described above with the exception of you starting the bend of the torso with the bell being held in the "clean" position. As you bend allow the bell in your right hand to somewhat retract your shoulder-blade. You want to simultaneously press the bell as you are descending in the movement. Once the shoulder is locked out then simply stand back into it as you did with the windmill exercise. You will develop tremendous lat-strength by including this in your fitness training program.

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Women's Fitness - The Kettlebell is the Perfect Gentlemen That Isn't So Gentle!

If you are a woman that is looking for that perfect workout date and don't mind some tough love then the kettlebell will make your dreams come true! Although your roles will have to somewhat be reversed because he certainly isn't going to pick you up for the date. You'll be responsible for that part. He also won't open doors for you, but he sure is capable of dinging them up. When its all over with you may even be a little mad at him, but just like most intriguing guys you might even want to give it another "Swing!"

If you are even somewhat familiar with kettlebell training then you know that the "Swing" I am talking about is one that is more challenging than any second date you've ever been on. It is the base lift of the bell and will tighten your thighs, hips, and legs more than anything you have ever done before. The funny thing is that this kettlebell can take a woman's breath away quicker than James Bond was ever capable of doing with any of his admiring vixens. You can also expect a tremendous amount of weight-loss due to the strain of the relationship, but the funny thing is that even Dr. Phil would classify it as a healthy courtship. I know that this all sounds like he is a bit rough around the edges, but I know that you will fall in love with him in the end.

All in all, you don't ever have to worry about him not complimenting you on how your legs and stomach look in certain outfits because he will make sure that you will receive plenty of those from everyone else. He's not jealous at all. He's the perfect exercise date and the perfect gentleman that isn't so gentle!

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My Latest Kettlebell Showreel Video!

Got a cool response from my latest kettlebell showreel video. I enjoyed filming it. For those of you who haven't seen it I combined the kettlebell with the swimming pool. Man it was way more exerting to swing, clean, and snatch that bell up out of the water than I thought it would be! It was a lot of fun though. Check it out. You can either click on my YouTube Channel button to the right at my links or I will include a hyperlink here below. 

Aquatic Kettlebell Showreel Video

Circle of Misery - A Cardio and Resistance Workout That Will Chisel Your Body More Than Anything!

I would like to introduce the Circle of Misery. This is one major calorie burning workout that will get your heart pumping and your muscles bulging. The setting of this workout involves a quarter mile track, 4 markers (like cones or plastic bottles) and 2 kettlebells that can be the same or different weight depending on how intense you want to be with the workout.

To get started you want to find a quarter-mile track at a high school or park. You need to use the 4 markers to set up at equal distances apart at 4 corners around the track. Next you want to set up the kettlebells at 2 of the opposing markers diagonal to each other. Now the work starts. Depending on how advanced you are you can either jog or run at a higher pace around the track. Each marker that you come to will be a different station of torture within the circuit training course. The structure of the torture stations can be set up however you desire, but I like to stay consistent with my personal philosophy of implementing the push/pull method. So as you start your run and come to the first station with the kettlebell stop and execute a pull exercise like double-arm swings. Immediately set it down and continue your run when you are finished with the desired number of swings. When you get to the next marker stop and execute a series of push movements like push-ups. You understand where I am going with this program, right? Continue on and execute another pull movement to the next station with the second bell. Finally, you finish out with a push exercise.

This big circuit, with intervals of running, will shed body-fat off of you quicker than any workout you have ever tried to tackle. Enjoy the Circle of Misery!

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Kettlebell Supremacy - 2 Kettlebell Exercises to Eliminate Love Handles and Construct a Hard Butt!

I have frequently been asked about what kettlebell exercises work the best when trying to eliminate sagging unwanted body-fat? The truth is that all of the exercises are great, but I will talk about 2 that can be learned quickly and are intense enough to make up your entire kettlebell training workout!

1. The Full-Range Swing! This exercise is super intense and will burn your love handles off of your body faster than you going out and running 5 miles a day! Thats right, I said more than running. I will assume that you know what the basic kettlebell swing is and how it works. If not, feel free to look up the "Swing" in my other articles. The full range swing is basically the normal swing that is executed by taking the bell the full range of motion all the way above your head. The complete 180 degree arc of the bell swinging with constant force causes your abs to forcefully contract, your hips to burn, and shoulder girdle to tighten up enough to take your breath away. This will melt your love handles away like a stick of butter in a broiling oven.

2. The Suitcase Deadlifts-This is another lift with the bell that you can do to supplement your full-range swings to build up razor sharp hamstrings and a tight butt to match. All you have to do is stand with your feet shoulder-width distance apart. Set the kettlebell right beside one of your feet with the handle parallel to your foot. You will only be lifting the weight on one side of your body. Next just execute a proper squat and reach down beside you to pick up the bell like you would a suitcase, hence the name. Fight the sensation to lean to the loaded side. Continuously pick the bell up and set it down for the desired reps and switch sides. This lift will enhance your fat-loss and tighten up your backside unlike anything you've tried.

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The Tire and Sledgehammer - 2 Ways to Create a Superior Core With a Sledgehammer and a Tire!

I can honestly tell you that one of the best workouts that I have ever had involved a sledgehammer and an old truck tire. I don't know if you are like me or not, but when I am in the training mindset I like to blow off steam and workout with an attitude of fury! I'm the first one to say that there is not quite anything like throwing weight around in the gym or slinging a kettlebell around, but swinging a sledgehammer hard enough to hit a tire the way Tiger Woods would smash a golf ball is pretty close.

The Sledgehammer: The cool thing about fitness is that you can get truly creative about getting a hard-hitting workout when you put your mind to it. If you have the resources and the imagination your own personal "dungeon" of fat destruction can be created in minutes without the waste of money on fuel and monthly dues for a gym membership! To start, you can simply take a stroll into your dad's garage and take a look around. Look for a sledgehammer and if you don't have stakes to drive into the ground then try to get your hands on an old truck or tractor tire with a somewhat smooth outer surface. Now all you have to do is stand to one side of the tire and swing away! The tire should recoil the sledgehammer with every fierce blow. Try to knock the tire to Mars. Change positions an angles to target different areas of your body.

The Tire: When you are done hammering on the tire pick it up and throw it like a discuss across the yard! Alternate sides. Throw from your left and then throw it from your right side. Just make sure there are no wire sticking out from it. Don't be stupid, use common sense. All in all, work hard and have fun.

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The Kettlebell - Is it the Greatest Strength Training Device Ever?

Now I'm a strength and conditioning specialist and fitness professional that has to eventually express an opinion on different things that are associated with my industry all of the time. Lately the kettlebell has been making a lot of noise and quickly establishing it's reputation in the modern era of Greek gods!

I will give my answer to the question that has been posed on kettlebells and then I will attempt to clarify it so other guys in my industry will write to try to dispute what I have to say. Well, here I go. Is the kettlebell the greatest strength training device ever? My answer to this question is a loud YES! Now before anyone out there wants to start flooding me with emails to argue this let me explain my answer to hopefully reduce a great deal of that email traffic. I am not saying that the kettlebell is the "end all" of everything. Nor am I saying it is the only way to train your body. The question was is it the best, remember?

So having said that, yes I do believe it is the best device ever because the bell is so versatile. You can pretty much mimic any movement with the bell that you can do inside the four walls of any weight-room! The bell can be used as a primary lift as well as a great transitional or smaller auxiliary-type lift for your strength program. My view, as a strength and conditioning specialist, is that it is a tool in the tool box. The difference is that the bell is the most valuable tool in the box!

This was the ultimate strength training device for the past and is certainly going to be on top of the exercise chain for the future!

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My New Ebook: Better Than Steroids

I am very excited to introduce the release of my new ebook "Better Than Steroids!"  This is a project that I made sure would connect with the fitness culture. As a matter of fact, I explain the meaning of what I like to refer to as the Strength Culture in the ebook. This is a concept of mine that ties into my philosophy of training and life. There is a lot of hard-hitting information that I guarantee will improve your level of fitness and change the way you think about working out forever!  If you are interested then just simply go here to www.betterthansteroidsebook.com to learn more about the product and to get your own. Train hard and enjoy my friends!

The Kettlebell - A Great Supplemental Tool For the Powerlifter!

Most of the powerlifters that I have spoken to primarily include 3 big lifts into their program. The usual bench-press, back-squat, and deadlift are all 3 staples of the powerlifting culture. They may include other side or additional lifts like RDL's and pull-ups, but they generally have a fix on the main 3.

If you are a powerlifter and are curious about what a kettlebell is then I will explain. It is basically a cast-iron cannonball with a metal handle attached to it. They come in many sizes ranging from 8.8 lbs. all the way to 105lbs.! The bell is a great tool for building strength due to its unique shape. The shape of the bell causes your body to counter-react to it in order to stabilize the bell because it is always pulling away from your body. This stabilization is quickly amplified when utilizing this tool in certain lifts that really challenge your body causing it to adapt quickly.

The bell can readily be incorporated into your program and the technique of some primary lifts can be learned quickly. Its a very dynamic way to train the body and certain lifts are quicker and more explosive type lifts to execute when using the bell. This is also a benefit because it not only assist you with tremendous strength from stimulating the stabilizer muscles, but it also helps by increasing your range of motion and flexibility! The bell is also very hard to handle because of its shape. You will quickly find that by using the same weight kettlebell at the same weight as you may use a dumbell is completely different. The kettlebell is much harder to handle than the dumbell even at the same weight.

To further enhance your powerlifting program include the kettlebell into your program before your next event. This is a device that will absolutely make the difference in your program. Don't wait, learn and apply!

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The Kettlebell - The Tool For Correcting Problematic Asymmetries

Have you ever been to the gym to see these guys that have a huge upper-body, but a pair of toothpicks for legs? Maybe you've seen guys who spend every workout doing primarily one particular lift like the bench press as seen with your typical gym rats! Well I want to take the time to explain the importance of symmetry, and how the kettlebell is a great tool for achieving this.

The Problem: To start, many people don't consider necessarily what they are doing when they go to workout. They don't properly address their individual weaknesses in their workouts. This is a common theme with most because they don't have a clear understanding of the human body and how it works. By now you know that I have broken down the push and pull as the two primary movements of the human body. I also like to execute both of these movements in either 2 separate lifts or a singular complex lift with the kettlbell that covers both. The problem with not executing both a push and pull dynamic is that if the body develops asymmetries then there will be a mismatch in the overall function of the muscles, and eventually this could result in an injury.

The Solution: To make sure that your strength and conditioning program is effective enough for you to pass the "eyeball contest" is one thing, but making sure that you can also feel strong and healthy is just as important. You must always vary your workouts to include a variety of exercises that serve completely different purposes. Variety can be as much as never repeating the same workout ever! Though this is somewhat very creative and challenging the benefits far outweigh the negative costs. Make sure that you alternate movements of push and pull with every exercise that you do. Also make sure you engage in very dynamic lifts (like the kettlebell one-arm turkish getup) that incorporate many muscles and move the body through every plain of motion.

This will definitely provide you with a much more functional and less injured body!

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