Kettlebells, are they the best strengh and conditioning tool?

[Blackadder87]

I think kettlebells are the best tool for overall strengh training. I have been training with 16- 32kg kettlebells for two years now and have noticed crazy results not just in strengh but strike power.

There are those out there who think they are an old hat training method. However I have not yet seen a better tool for training as many muscles at the same time.

 

[xilliun]

I only managed to use mine for about 4 weeks before my shoulder decided to start playing up, but I definitely started to notice increases in body strength during that time. Can't fault kettlebells at all really, if the Russians use them it must be good!

 

[DrBdan]

fucking kettlebells, how do they work?

Kettlebells are useful but they aren't anything magical. If you've seen crazy improvement in your striking power I imagine it's because your technique has improved and you have better endurance so you can maintain your power longer. You can't really get a lot stronger (as in max strength) with only a 32 kg kettlebell but obviously it's working for you in other ways.

 

[MatterOverMind]

Shut the fuck up, troll.

 

[Beable]

I think you didn't read the FAQ.

 

[Yakobi]

All i know is that some of the crazy shit i do with double 16 kgs, and my single 40 kg, has given me great results and silly strength as well. I love my bells.

 

[zere0wn]

I think that if you do anything properly for 2 years you are going to notice huge differences.

 

[Blackadder87]

The heaviest one I use is 32kg only because I can't afford the next size up they are like

 

[Canecorsos]

Kettle bells are good because they hit from different odd angles

 

[heritagemma]

kettlebell has helped me with my core. i love them. it changes up my workouts.

 

[yocan]

I don't think there is a better full range of motion loaded exercise possible for your back/shoulders than a kettle bell. Its every inch of the exercise used.It solves weak points, and IMO is awesome for loaded conditioning.

However thinking getting max strength to go up by applying the same force to a range of motion is just silly its like saying decline and incline bench should use the same weight, just kinda dumb. Thats why there is deadlift RDL and good mornings for your back. to get it stronger

but to get it to link together and use the strength in real life, swinging that 70 lb kettlebell 15 times does help, as does one workout I do once in a while where I take 30 lbs and do 50

 

[ronin0352]

No, no they're not.

 

[SuperAlly]

No, no they're not.

My vote goes to the bosu ball.

 

[KnightTemplar]

No, no they're not.

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[enright3060]

no.