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There has been an exercise trend in the US for the last five to ten years. It involves an archaic looking piece of equipment called a kettlebell, or girya in Russian, which resembles a cannon ball with a handle attached, and a lot of swinging.
It is really not much more complex than that. The simple fact of the matter is that if a person is versed in how to properly lift the kettlebell, they will experience one of the most complete and intense workouts that they have probably ever had.
There are a great number of exercises that can be performed with kettlebells. The following are an example of some of these:
Swing – This is accomplished by standing feet a little more than shoulder width apart, swing the kettlebell using the legs, back and hips. The arms are kept straight while the kettlebell travels from between the legs to approximately head level. This exercise can be performed with one or both hands.
Snatch – Similar in motion to the swing, the weight continues until directly above the head.
Squat – With the weight settled in on the shoulders, simply squat to where the tops of the legs are parallel with the ground. It is important to keep the back straight, head level, and lift with the legs
Kettlebells are fairly inexpensive, and available where most exercise equipment is sold. Kettlebell training is also great for helping with your golf swing.
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