whats your opinion of kettle bells?

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Rebjones612
Rebjones612 Posts: 408
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I am thinking about buying one or two.....
what pound should I buy?
Does this help to form muscle?

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  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,522 Member
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    I think the benefit of them is that you can hold them at a different angle than you can regular dumbbells, making it easier to perform certain exercises.

    I don't think they're any more effective as muscle building than any other type of resistance.
  • ThePhoenixRose
    ThePhoenixRose Posts: 1,985 Member
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    i LOVE mine! I have a 15lb one. i use it for lots of things. squats, swings, triceps, russian twists (both on a ball and the ground), ummm, that's all i can think of off the top of my head, but i know there's more!
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,287 Member
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    I prefer my steel ones better!!
  • missfitjunkie
    missfitjunkie Posts: 20
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    they are good just as regular dumbbells. Nothing wrong with adding a little variety to your workouts. The exercises you perform, and your goals will determine the weight you should purchase...
  • robin52077
    robin52077 Posts: 4,383 Member
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    I started with a ten, and at first it was good for most things but then it became too light. I need a 15 or 20 for different things.
    But don't start too high or you won't get correct form and may hurt yourself...
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
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    I prefer my steel ones better!!

    ^^^This!

    Check out Pavel Tsetsoulines book Enter The Kettlebell.
    Fantastic read on how to use them more efficiently.
    Smaller more efficient workouts means better time spent living life!
  • smplycomplicated
    smplycomplicated Posts: 484 Member
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    L.O.V.E. them! I use a 10 for now
  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
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    I've started using them. I have a 15 and a 5. The 5 is a bit too light, but I'm a little too wussy for the 15 yet. lol

    Going to go get a 10 or a 7 to add to them.
  • blessedtobefit
    blessedtobefit Posts: 157 Member
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    LOVE THEM! I bought a set of 15lb./10lb./5lb. It came with a dvd full of great workouts.
  • bmwgsa1
    bmwgsa1 Posts: 10
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    Love 'em.
    I haven't found anything that gets off pounds faster or better.

    Check out http://www.dragondoor.com for a ton of info.
    Nice and knowledgeable folks :)
  • chuckyp
    chuckyp Posts: 693 Member
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    Excellent. Also check out Art of Strength. They have made in USA kettlebells, and some very good work-along DVDs. "Providence" is a good DVD to start with. I've been doing it for a long time and it still smokes me.
  • hyperkate
    hyperkate Posts: 178 Member
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    I have just started and use a 4kg one at the moment but have a 6 kg and an 8kg one to move on to. Does anyone know how many calories they burn say in a 20 minute workout? Enjoy
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,645 Member
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    Use 'em with clients and I like 'em!!


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