Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
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Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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Russian Kettlebells

SandyQ
SandyQ
Posts: 84
Joined: 2003/01/11
Canada
2008/07/22, 09:29 PM
Anyone ever use these to train with? I'm thinking of getting some. I've watched a few training videos on youtube and it looks like a terrific workout.
asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2008/07/23, 07:24 AM
Great workout, expensive toys, lol. Most of the movements can be done with Dunmbbells or sandbags, which are usually cheaper... but if you can afford kettlebells, do it!

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wrestler125
wrestler125
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Joined: 2004/01/27
United States
2008/07/23, 09:36 AM
It's not like putting the weight on the end of a handle changes the workout. It's what you DO with them that makes the difference. Other than that, the only real difference with dumbbells is they're easier to swing and harder to grip.

Group I train events with has up to 80 kilo KB's. They are cool for conditioning but we could just as easily do the same thing with dumbbells (except for the 2 handed swings, since a DB handle is too small for 2 hands.)

If you're really set on KB's, then Ironmind has some plate loaded alternatives.