Kettleball Vs Dumbell??

joslin2005

Which one is better??? Or does it matter?? I was doing a workout today that focused on using a kettleball but you could use dumbbells instead. What are benefits of using a kettle ball vs dumbells? Any info you want to add, please share.

MinnieInMaine

I'm not expert but I don't think it matters what type of weight you use. Kettlebell workouts are more about the different type of movement and using different parts of your body. It's probably just easier to use an actual kettlebell for some of the moves/positions because of the nifty handle.

dr3wman

Kettlebells and Dumbells of the same weight will impact your muscles equally. The main difference in how they are meant to be used. Kettlebells are shaped to me more effective for explosive and momentum-driven exercises, while dumbells are meant for slow controlled movements.

Strobins05

It basically depends on what type of workout you are doing. If you are toning, I would say either. However, if you are taking a KB class or using the DVD, it will consist of a lot of swinging. With DB it is more of a controlled routine, be it Toning or Strength training. I like both and use both for two different types of training, good luck.:flowerforyou:

ilovedeadlifts

Kettlebells and Dumbells of the same weight will impact your muscles equally. The main difference in how they are meant to be used. Kettlebells are shaped to me more effective for explosive and momentum-driven exercises, while dumbells are meant for slow controlled movements.

you had me up to "while dumbbells are meant for slow controlled movements"

A lot of DB movements are still fast.


OP, you can do some things with KBs that you can't do with DB's, and vice versa.

hesn92

it just depends on what exercise you are doing... the only difference is the way they are shaped and the handle...

joslin2005

K thanks everyone :-)

JNick77

Neither are better than the other, just different in the stimulus they provide. Honestly for a beginning lifter I would suggest just starting with BB's and DB's. KB's obviously have a different center of gravity which stresses muscles differently than DB's do. If I were going to incorporate KB's into my routine it would be through my isolation work and I would do DB's for 3-4 weeks and then switch to KB's for 3-4 weeks and just rotate back and forth and increase weight as needed. For example. DB Tricep Extensions -> KB Tricep Extensions rinse and repeat.