Although barbells and dumbbells have become common training tools in the free strength zone of gyms, kettlebells, also named after “bells,” are not considered one of them. It’s hard to imagine that this kettlebell sport, which has a history of 300 years, is not very popular among fitness trainers.
There are many reasons. For example, kettlebells are not good at Strength training. In the gym training area of the muscle jungle, kettlebells are difficult to pick up repeatedly. And various courses based on kettlebells are not rich either.
For example, barbell exercises include Body Pump barbell exercises, and dumbbells are used as a small tool for Strength training in addition to aerobic training by Barry’s Bootcamp and SoulCycle. But group courses combined with kettlebells are few and far between.
Kettlebells are rarely used in gyms, largely due to the difficulty in meeting the needs of fitness and fitness. For example, the common hard kettlebells focus on eccentric bursts and the weight load that is difficult to adjust slightly, which neither meet the linear cycle plan of strength nor match the principle of Muscle contraction of bodybuilding.
In addition to the difficulty of directly enhancing muscle strength, the lack of ornamental value in kettlebell competitions and the high failure rate of certification may also be the reasons why it is rarely known.
For example, kettlebell endurance weightlifting events such as WKSF, which take “lifting times” as the goal of the competition, are different from the “strong and powerful” sensory impact of IPF strength lift or Olympia bodybuilding competition. The SFG kettlebell certification has a failure rate of 35%, which also limits Technical communication.
Even though this long-standing kettlebell sport has related events, due to its low viewing value and high failure rate, it is far less popular than CrossFit competitions.
But it is clear that the long-standing kettlebell movement is underestimated. For example, kettlebell exercises for aerobic endurance, flexibility and coordination, and even achieve the effect of sports rehabilitation. Competitive kettlebell exercises and hard kettlebell exercises such as snatches, somersaults, and swings all seem to be rare training courses in this era of fitness content scarcity.
If we view kettlebell training from the perspective of “increasingly diverse” fitness methods, the characteristics of kettlebell training have reason to be discovered by more trainers. Whether it’s human functional training that cannot balance specialized strength or the unique training charm of kettlebell training itself, more people participating in kettlebell training is not far away.
Iterative fitness methods and revival of kettlebells.
Barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells are the only ones in the “gym three bells” that are different. This unique instrument, consisting of a bell body, bell corner, and handle, is the basic guarantee for the center of gravity to be located on the outer side of the grip palm, as well as for completing swing, somersault, snatch, and other movements in 25 positions.
Unlike traditional barbell dumbbells, which are more commonly used in the three strength exercises of push, squat, and hard pull, the structural characteristics of the unstable center of gravity of the kettlebell enable trainers to complete aerobic endurance and stability training of “throwing, throwing, and lifting”. Even under the unique development of physical mechanics, kettlebells are also the best choice for the limited Shoulder joint and the strong and healthy recovery of lower back muscles.
Kettlebells are more of a training tool than a fitness device.
Post time: Jul-25-2023