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An Introduction to Kettlebell Training

by Brett Jones
Date Released : 02 May 2005

Known as a Girya, the Kettlebell is a cannonball with a flat bottom and a handle molded to it. Through history, it became synonymous with strength, so much so that the Russian term for strongman is Girevik or “Kettlebell lifter.” Kettlebell lifting in Russia and the former Eastern Block .......

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Harris, Paul | 09 Dec 2011, 23:27 PM
I think that these exercises if need be can be modified or the weight can be modified based off the client base, these are great moves for basic movement skills. If I did not have a kettlebell I could see how the Turkish Get-Up could be great for a senior population with out weight also
Goldstein, Robert | 05 Jul 2011, 11:37 AM
These movements seem fine for a conditioned athlete. Some of the movements look rather risky for a lot of my clients. The twisting motions of the TGU could possibly pull a back or neck muscle if not controlled properly. What about spotting these activities. Also 9 pounds would be to very heavy for people I work with to do endurance work..