You’ve got your kettlebell, your music on, your gym gear on- you’re ready to go! But you look at your kettlebell and wonder “what I am I supposed to do with this thing?”. Admittedly, the kettlebell is an oddly shaped piece of exercise equipment (probably why many kettlebell strength feats fall into the “odd lifts” … Read more
I don’t know what drew you to the kettlebell, but for me, it was definitely kettlebell juggling. Seeing these heavy objects fly and flip through air just seemed impossible! (Just search up videos of kettlebell juggling and prepare to be amazed). So I gave it a try…then I realized I really needed to be comfortable … Read more
Imagine an exercise so simple that it seems like child’s play—picking up a weight and putting it down again. You might be wondering, “What’s so special about that?” Well, the kettlebell deadlift, often underestimated for its apparent simplicity, is a powerful tool for perfecting your deadlift form in general, as well as strengthening and protecting … Read more
In our last post, we talked about how kettlebell training is an excellent method of muscle building (You can check out the post here if you haven’t read it yet). The thing is, I have a passion for understanding the science behind the training methodologies we see all around the fitness community. And since kettlebell … Read more
Kettlebell Muscle Building (Part 1): Can You use the Kettlebell to Build Muscle? I first got serious about training using the kettlebell during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the country we lived in, lockdowns were incredibly strict, so as part of those lockdowns, gyms closed as well. I could not access the weights I had grown … Read more
The Swing Series: The Kettlebell Swing How To Guide So you’ve got your kettlebell, you’ve read through our articles on “What is the Kettlebell Swing?” and you’re sold on the benefits of kettlbell training. Now you’re ready to start kocking out some kettlebell swings! Well, almost- but no worries, just read through this short primer … Read more
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The Kettlebell Advantage: 8 Benefits of Kettlebell Training Since my teenage years, I have been Constantly trying to find new and better ways to get more fit, more healthy, and increase athletic performance. I’ve tried so many different fitness modalities- some great in their own right (like the ab wheel), and some terrible (like most … Read more
The Swing Series: What is the Kettlebell Swing? The fitness world is ever-evolving and growing. Trends come and go, but in recent years, one exercise has emerged in popularity to become a staple of strength and conditioning routines: the kettlebell swing. But what is the kettlebell swing, and why has it captured the attention of … Read more
Hi There! My name is Mark, and I am the founder of Kettlebell Source. I am an avid fitness enthusiast, with various trainer certifications and experience in powerlifting, weightlifting, calisthenics, handbalancing, and of course- the kettlebell! A little about myself, and why I started this site: I’ve loved all things gym and fitness related for … Read more