*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
I got bit by the kettlebell bug 10 years ago. I find them highly addictive, more so than weights during my bodybuilding years. Now I'm almost 59 and I need to step up from a 70 to an 80 pound KB because I keep getting stronger on those swings. Thanks for the excellent instruction.
I listened to Joe Rogan for years raving about kettlebells and finally bought one at Walmart. I'm hooked now my midsection and back are as hard as when I used to roof houses. I've bought three more kettlebells from rep fitness. Love learning from your videos!!!
@@BrianDriscoll its because KB actually recuire EVERYTHING from you lmao. when using dumbells it is focussed on 1 thing and that is it try doing that with an KB you genuinely cant
That is so true, KBs do recruit more muscles at once. I like dumbbells, but they're more of a bodybuilder's tool. Whereas KBs give better cardio as well as strength.
Thanks for this! When traveling and using gyms that aren't equipped with Kettlebells, its nice to know some simple modifications to get more out of dumbbells.
I have been using dumbbells for years. Now during COVID19 I picked up some kettlebells, I see the benefits for sure. I think dumbbells are also essential 👍
Cant believe that there arent more people using kettlebells! They are so awesome. Please do more vids on kettlebells! Maybe like programming for fatloss or muscle gain?
Dumbells were my first equipment I used when I first started working out but as time passed and was introduced to kettlebells, I became addicted to the training. The difference between shoulder pressing with kettlebells feels like Im involving way more muscles than the traditional dumbell press. I really like the feel of contracting my core area to stay tight for stabilization because Im putting a lot more work. Also I feel my back muscles working more. I'll admit, I mainly enjoy kettlebells for the shoulder pressing movements than the swings or cleans because of the lockout feeling, not that Im gonna ditch the two, but it feels really good. Used a single 35 then went to doubles and increase the weight to 45s. I was able to progress well
The off centre of mass is not the best way to understand the difference between dumbbells and kettlebells, in fact that can be neutralised by arm position. The real difference is that because of the design (which does happen to include an off centre of mass) kettlebell exercises are largely dynamic and swinging, not able to be done slowly. They also use a huge range of motion and require the body to stabilise in complex ways, as with the KB snatch, this ensures the weakest links in the body and the core is trained. Dumbbell exercises can be done slowly and in a controlled way however and are generally a better tool for bodybuilders while kettlebells exercises are considered more functional overall.
I recommend the Wildman bells of steel competition adjustable kb. It’s 41 weights in 1. It didn’t exist when I made this video but it’s the best thing you can get currently
I have arthritis in my hands and can't hold a kettlebell as they should be, I know lots of "old" people have the same problem, and the gyms full of tattooed people in man buns are quite dismissive of our group, so I thank you for any hint you can give.
Thanks for getting back so quick. Yeah do like the idea of them and that's what hit me right away you would employee far different muscles by using them. So I think I will get a couple of them, I just don't know if I should get two different weight sizes?
Brilliant. You really need to release your own brand of KBs and do weights like 9kgs and 11kgs etc (for women scaling up) that you can't get out there.
I've just watched a dozen of your videos - excellent content. Question: what are your thoughts on vertical pulling exercises? For example, being able to climb a tree was at one time very important for us. Do you train pull-ups or some other variation? Thanks.
i mostly do aerial because its infinitely complex, and i live in a city so,,.... no real trees here. but i did grow up climbing trees. could not recommend it more highly.
Man I subbed to you not long ago and I found this video and I wanted to say you look so freaking different. You went from being a Gym trainer to a Marine Sargent with the Kettlebells
At 2:16 you state that the kettlebell is pulling you in a lateral direction. Although I get what you mean, it is not entirely correct. A better statement is that it creates a torque on your underarm: it is pulling your hand outwards, but pushing your elbow inwards.
Due to the fact that Kettlebells are unstable weight and more awkward than dumbells, ALWAYS start out with light weight with Kettlebells, because your stabilizer muscles have to get used to it first. You can definitely injure yourself quick with Kettlebells if you go too heavy too fast
Most of us are trying to get fit on a budget. Were trying to figure out ways of a) not having to go into debt to get gains and b) are all these new specific equipment based workout trends necessary or just trendy. Thanks for the video
Get a Wildman competition, adjustable, kettle, bell from bells of steel and you will get 41 weights and half pound increments which replaces thousands of dollars worth of equipment for 300 bucks delivered. I am very very concerned with making sure people get the most gains for the least economic input
Question: Could you make a vaguely similar argument for the rucksack vs the weight vest? The rucksack has the weight in back of your body, while the weight vest has the weight both in front and in back. Thanks in advance!
Aha now i understand, thank you ! I have dumbbells with interchangeable plates. Now maybe i can simulate a kettlebell a bit by only loading my plate on one side of the dumbbell 🤔 but i really would have to grip the dumbbell tight while swinging it or i will send it flying 😆
If you check out Pavel Tsatsouline's vids he usually recommends 36 pounds to start and then a 53. Here's a link to a thread about this. www.strongfirst.com/community/threads/kettlebell-weight-progression-for-beginners.9237/
I find that doing static holds with kettlebells, while doing windmills, for example, makes me not capable of pressing the same weight with a barbell (both in bench press and in overhead press) as before. it just seems to exhaust or "loosen" the shoulder joint in a way that weakens the barbell press - while it, of course, strengthens the shoulder joint in the way that a kettlebell static hold does. does this make any sense - or am I crossing my wires on this one?
Angles of attack... joint angle determines muscle firing. Your barbell press may suffer when working on kb skills for awhile because of the angle differences. In my experience It will come back as you adapt
An excellent idea. It just takes more time.. kettle bells are the most essential. Adding in all the fun stuff like flies and incline, chess press are less important than a Turkish get up and a clean impress, but they are excellent to do after you have completed your kettlebell work.
DBs are really good for things like curls, and isolation movements in my professionalish opinion, while kettlebells are better for pretty much anything else except for barbell movements. I use em all equally. One thing kettlebells really have going for em is that they really strengthen your forearms. At least in my experience.
I've used both extensively for decades, but now I only use kettlebells. Why? Because KB give me a full body workout with just a few movements. Also when I used DB I had the bodybuilding mentality of sculpting my physique which can lead to body dysmorphia and perfectionism. A 15-20 minute KB workout can hit evething and include cardio elements. The result is a no nonsense workout routine that's all about fitness and strength. You get a muscular, fit, but normal body. You won't have to think about working specifically any body parts to make them bigger or smaller. You will have to learn the basic movements and use them well, but Mark is a master of explaining all this. Probably the best instructor there is.
Is there any specific reason why I can press two 20kg kettlebells for reps but is having trouble pushing two 20kg dumbbells for the same amount of reps?
I think they key should be MAXIMUM EFFIENCY. If you are going to workout you should make it count. And kettlebells work out more muscles, stabilizers , and overall are more efficient. In my opinion.
In 2017 I suffered a slip disc cause I did not know how to exercise.. I just did whatever I wanted.. Also I didn't know jack bout diet. I was / am fat and over weight by 10 kgs. would eat a ton of vegies but not so much so proteins and less carbs. Ff to 2021 I have a balanced diet but for the occasional ice cream tub. I am now 5 kgs over weight. Slip disc pain is less but still remains . I still can't touch my toes or do rowing machine after slip disc. After 10 months of trying have gone from zero skips to 5000 skips in under 70 mins every 2nd day. Till last wk I used 6kg weights now using 7.5 kg dumbells and it toooo feels light. Shud I risk buying and swinging 10 / 12 kg kettlebell or will that be bad for my spine and back ? If not then shud I risk 9 kg dumbells in each hand ( total = 18 kgs instead of current 15 kgs )
I've got 3 protruding discs, and degenerative disc disease in the lower 4. I've just started with a 16kg kettlebell and the results are very good. In much less pain. Just be careful.
Assuming you are a beginner and you can only choose one tool, Choose the dumbbell. You need some coaching to learn the proper handling of a kettlebell.
Maybe, but they certainly can’t lift longer. Kettlebells are designed for endurance weight training. Five minute sets 10 minutes set 20 minutes set 30 minute set 60 minute sets
1. you don't need cross body activation to get Abs, you need to eat in a way that reduces body fat enough to make them visible. If visible Abs is not what you're going for and you're talking about strong abs I'd argue any standing abdominal exercise that can be done with a heavier weight will produce more stimulus through the core resulting in better gains and you can load up and dumbbell or barbell far heavier than you can a kettlebell and still have it the object manageable. 2. The the kettlebells off center nature is not causing any more muscular activation except possible in the forearm flexors to keep the wrist straight because weight is weight and I can easily angle my arm to make the Junction between my forearm and kettlebell the conter of gravity and press from there which adds no extra benefit and I'd argue that's what most are doing because if not you'd more than likely end up with wrist one rotator cuff overuse issues from holing a stacked joint position instead of an off center position that's balanced. 3. Having more core requitment kg for kg between kettlebell and dumbbell is highly dependant on wrist angle what angle you're holding the kettle bell. There is very, very little difference between a dumbbell or kettlebell. I use kettlebells frequently as part of my warm ups, but I use them as an easier form of the movement I'll be training that day so not have to kettlebells but this man has a very clear bias and a fairly shallow knowledge pool in this particular field.
After I knew about the existence of kettle bells years ago, I'm Team Kettle bell all the way. No hate for dumb bells. They're very good. But Kettle bells are the ' wife material' of weights for me.
*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
Kettlebells and jump ropes provides a great workout
I got bit by the kettlebell bug 10 years ago. I find them highly addictive, more so than weights during my bodybuilding years. Now I'm almost 59 and I need to step up from a 70 to an 80 pound KB because I keep getting stronger on those swings. Thanks for the excellent instruction.
Onnit has the 90 LBS kettlebell it's called Bigfoot it's also chip resistant
I am over 63 yrs old and following a similar track on " physical training ". God bless we ALL!
I listened to Joe Rogan for years raving about kettlebells and finally bought one at Walmart. I'm hooked now my midsection and back are as hard as when I used to roof houses. I've bought three more kettlebells from rep fitness. Love learning from your videos!!!
nice!
just noticed my midsection now and how tough it is compared to when I just lifted weights at a gym and did ab exercises.
@@BrianDriscoll its because KB actually recuire EVERYTHING from you lmao. when using dumbells it is focussed on 1 thing and that is it try doing that with an KB you genuinely cant
I've been using nothing but resistance bands and kettlebells for years now.
That is so true, KBs do recruit more muscles at once. I like dumbbells, but they're more of a bodybuilder's tool. Whereas KBs give better cardio as well as strength.
Thanks for this! When traveling and using gyms that aren't equipped with Kettlebells, its nice to know some simple modifications to get more out of dumbbells.
I have been using dumbbells for years. Now during COVID19 I picked up some kettlebells, I see the benefits for sure. I think dumbbells are also essential 👍
Why are dumbbells essential?
@@thememaster7 Because there are more exercises you can do with dumbells than with kettlebells.
Cant believe that there arent more people using kettlebells! They are so awesome. Please do more vids on kettlebells! Maybe like programming for fatloss or muscle gain?
Great illustrations and editing overall..thanks for sharing your knowledge,Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the awesome and thorough video man!
Dumbells were my first equipment I used when I first started working out but as time passed and was introduced to kettlebells, I became addicted to the training. The difference between shoulder pressing with kettlebells feels like Im involving way more muscles than the traditional dumbell press. I really like the feel of contracting my core area to stay tight for stabilization because Im putting a lot more work. Also I feel my back muscles working more. I'll admit, I mainly enjoy kettlebells for the shoulder pressing movements than the swings or cleans because of the lockout feeling, not that Im gonna ditch the two, but it feels really good. Used a single 35 then went to doubles and increase the weight to 45s. I was able to progress well
Thanks for explaining this!
The off centre of mass is not the best way to understand the difference between dumbbells and kettlebells, in fact that can be neutralised by arm position. The real difference is that because of the design (which does happen to include an off centre of mass) kettlebell exercises are largely dynamic and swinging, not able to be done slowly. They also use a huge range of motion and require the body to stabilise in complex ways, as with the KB snatch, this ensures the weakest links in the body and the core is trained. Dumbbell exercises can be done slowly and in a controlled way however and are generally a better tool for bodybuilders while kettlebells exercises are considered more functional overall.
Tom Bagiotas well said
@Bobby Bob definitely changes the dynamic of traditional kb moves
Ward
I also feel that kettlebells is great for strengthening natural movement I need for my work and daily life🤗
Wow this is underrated. I'm getting kettlebells now.
Underrated by people who’s ratings you respect?
Amazing explanations! So glad that I discovered your channel, even if it was in large part due to the pandemic.
Excellent demonstration , thanks
Useful as usual , thank you.
Thanks Ben
Excellent video thank you.
Excellent explanation.
My first kettlebell (8kg) arrived in the mail today❣️ can’t wait to start tomorrow!!!
Get it!
The beauty of kettlebells !
They really worked for me to strengthen multiple muscles in my body
Nice
Exactly, they also great for negatives
Extremly well explained, concise, clean and clear. Now I am more clear into getting one kkettlebell
Blessings!
I recommend the Wildman bells of steel competition adjustable kb. It’s 41 weights in 1. It didn’t exist when I made this video but it’s the best thing you can get currently
Thank you for Video 👍
great.
excellent video
I have arthritis in my hands and can't hold a kettlebell as they should be, I know lots of "old" people have the same problem, and the gyms full of tattooed people in man buns are quite dismissive of our group, so I thank you for any hint you can give.
well, 5 min of hand mobility a day wouldn't hurt, and you will have to start lighter than normal for sure. also run a light single arm club program
Turmeric and magnesium l-threonate. Give it two weeks, and you will never stop. Take the mag. about 30 minutes before you go to sleep.
Massage......massage.......massage and wool gloves.
🤣🤣 tattooed people in man buns.
Thanks for describing why they’re different instead of just going “kettlebells are hype bro!”
Thanks for getting back so quick. Yeah do like the idea of them and that's what hit me right away you would employee far different muscles by using them. So I think I will get a couple of them, I just don't know if I should get two different weight sizes?
Brilliant. You really need to release your own brand of KBs and do weights like 9kgs and 11kgs etc (for women scaling up) that you can't get out there.
I've just watched a dozen of your videos - excellent content. Question: what are your thoughts on vertical pulling exercises? For example, being able to climb a tree was at one time very important for us. Do you train pull-ups or some other variation? Thanks.
i mostly do aerial because its infinitely complex, and i live in a city so,,.... no real trees here. but i did grow up climbing trees. could not recommend it more highly.
Man I subbed to you not long ago and I found this video and I wanted to say you look so freaking different. You went from being a Gym trainer to a Marine Sargent with the Kettlebells
At 2:16 you state that the kettlebell is pulling you in a lateral direction. Although I get what you mean, it is not entirely correct. A better statement is that it creates a torque on your underarm: it is pulling your hand outwards, but pushing your elbow inwards.
Due to the fact that Kettlebells are unstable weight and more awkward than dumbells, ALWAYS start out with light weight with Kettlebells, because your stabilizer muscles have to get used to it first. You can definitely injure yourself quick with Kettlebells if you go too heavy too fast
Most of us are trying to get fit on a budget. Were trying to figure out ways of a) not having to go into debt to get gains and
b) are all these new specific equipment based workout trends necessary or just trendy.
Thanks for the video
Get a Wildman competition, adjustable, kettle, bell from bells of steel and you will get 41 weights and half pound increments which replaces thousands of dollars worth of equipment for 300 bucks delivered. I am very very concerned with making sure people get the most gains for the least economic input
I love most things kettlebell, but I still prefer dumbbells for over head press. My shoulders don't care for the kettlebell.
Question: Could you make a vaguely similar argument for the rucksack vs the weight vest? The rucksack has the weight in back of your body, while the weight vest has the weight both in front and in back. Thanks in advance!
You could but neither defaults to better posture. Both default to worse posture without previous athletic training.,
To go slightly off subject a dual dumbell overhead would fire more muscles than a bar bell of the same weight.
Both are good and effective
They make detachable kettlebell handles for dumbbells that work pretty good, FYI...
Aha now i understand, thank you !
I have dumbbells with interchangeable plates.
Now maybe i can simulate a kettlebell a bit by only loading my plate on one side of the dumbbell 🤔 but i really would have to grip the dumbbell tight while swinging it or i will send it flying 😆
What weight kettlebells should someone in their late 40's start off with, say if I was looking to buy 2 or 3?
If you check out Pavel Tsatsouline's vids he usually recommends 36 pounds to start and then a 53. Here's a link to a thread about this. www.strongfirst.com/community/threads/kettlebell-weight-progression-for-beginners.9237/
I find that doing static holds with kettlebells, while doing windmills, for example, makes me not capable of pressing the same weight with a barbell (both in bench press and in overhead press) as before. it just seems to exhaust or "loosen" the shoulder joint in a way that weakens the barbell press - while it, of course, strengthens the shoulder joint in the way that a kettlebell static hold does. does this make any sense - or am I crossing my wires on this one?
Angles of attack... joint angle determines muscle firing. Your barbell press may suffer when working on kb skills for awhile because of the angle differences. In my experience It will come back as you adapt
@@MarkWildman thank you.
What if you add a bench press in the mix? Such as flies, and reg.presses/ incline
An excellent idea. It just takes more time.. kettle bells are the most essential. Adding in all the fun stuff like flies and incline, chess press are less important than a Turkish get up and a clean impress, but they are excellent to do after you have completed your kettlebell work.
DBs are really good for things like curls, and isolation movements in my professionalish opinion, while kettlebells are better for pretty much anything else except for barbell movements. I use em all equally. One thing kettlebells really have going for em is that they really strengthen your forearms. At least in my experience.
Dear mark have you ever heard of ybells . they look like a great workout. Would like your opinion 🙂
They look like someone tried to reinvent a kettlebell. If you have a budget, they could be useful
I've used both extensively for decades, but now I only use kettlebells. Why?
Because KB give me a full body workout with just a few movements. Also when I used DB I had the bodybuilding mentality of sculpting my physique which can lead to body dysmorphia and perfectionism.
A 15-20 minute KB workout can hit evething and include cardio elements. The result is a no nonsense workout routine that's all about fitness and strength.
You get a muscular, fit, but normal body. You won't have to think about working specifically any body parts to make them bigger or smaller.
You will have to learn the basic movements and use them well, but Mark is a master of explaining all this. Probably the best instructor there is.
What about hypertrophy!
@AwakenZen get bigger kettlebells.
@@MarkWildman Wow I didn't expect you to reply lol
@@MarkWildman How often would you say you use dumbbells?
Wait you only need 1 kettle bell right as opposed to dumbbell can use 2??
It used to be called a basket back in the day.
Is there any specific reason why I can press two 20kg kettlebells for reps but is having trouble pushing two 20kg dumbbells for the same amount of reps?
The center of mass of the dumbbell is further away from the shoulder, which increases the lever arm.
@@Subtlenimbus Thank you Violet!
I think they key should be MAXIMUM EFFIENCY. If you are going to workout you should make it count. And kettlebells work out more muscles, stabilizers , and overall are more efficient. In my opinion.
I am agree
Where do you get your kettlebells?
Academy
So i am Following a barre workout that involves dumbbells. I don’t own them, can I just use the kettlebells?
If you have kettlebells light enough to match the weights in the recommendations for the program
@@MarkWildman thank you!
In 2017 I suffered a slip disc cause I did not know how to exercise.. I just did whatever I wanted.. Also I didn't know jack bout diet. I was / am fat and over weight by 10 kgs. would eat a ton of vegies but not so much so proteins and less carbs.
Ff to 2021 I have a balanced diet but for the occasional ice cream tub. I am now 5 kgs over weight.
Slip disc pain is less but still remains . I still can't touch my toes or do rowing machine after slip disc.
After 10 months of trying have gone from zero skips to 5000 skips in under 70 mins every 2nd day.
Till last wk I used 6kg weights now using 7.5 kg dumbells and it toooo feels light. Shud I risk buying and swinging 10 / 12 kg kettlebell or will that be bad for my spine and back ?
If not then shud I risk 9 kg dumbells in each hand ( total = 18 kgs instead of current 15 kgs )
I've got 3 protruding discs, and degenerative disc disease in the lower 4. I've just started with a 16kg kettlebell and the results are very good. In much less pain. Just be careful.
Thanks for Bonding, @@Wargwarn
Ur data helps immensely.
Thank you for ur service commander. .
Ive always thought its not KB or DB but KB and DB.
Mark - I don't see an overhead press specific video. ? ? ?
Really??? Did I never post it. Let me check
I. Too. Have. Al-so. Star-ted. To. Punc-tuate. My. Words. With. Arm. And. Hand. Mo-tions. 🖐🏻 💪🏻
the truth .....equally strong everywhere
Can i use kettlebel like dumbbel ? Make bicep curl or hummer curl ? Or triceps extension?
Sure. It’s a big weight but yes.
@@MarkWildman ok thenk
Shoulder presses that kb like its not even there!
Looks like a 'sport' kettlebell, which are all the same size and hollow. Yellow is 16kg
I wanna buy some home training equipment. Dumbells or Kettlebells?
KB
kettlebells
Especially if you're doing calisthenics training most versatile.
Assuming you are a beginner and you can only choose one tool, Choose the dumbbell. You need some coaching to learn the proper handling of a kettlebell.
Dumbbells because they aren’t stupid
you can do a lot more with a kettlebell
Paul Rudd lookalike!
Can someone lift more weight with a dumbbell compared to a kettlebell?
Maybe, but they certainly can’t lift longer. Kettlebells are designed for endurance weight training.
Five minute sets
10 minutes set 20 minutes set 30 minute set 60 minute sets
1. you don't need cross body activation to get Abs, you need to eat in a way that reduces body fat enough to make them visible. If visible Abs is not what you're going for and you're talking about strong abs I'd argue any standing abdominal exercise that can be done with a heavier weight will produce more stimulus through the core resulting in better gains and you can load up and dumbbell or barbell far heavier than you can a kettlebell and still have it the object manageable.
2. The the kettlebells off center nature is not causing any more muscular activation except possible in the forearm flexors to keep the wrist straight because weight is weight and I can easily angle my arm to make the Junction between my forearm and kettlebell the conter of gravity and press from there which adds no extra benefit and I'd argue that's what most are doing because if not you'd more than likely end up with wrist one rotator cuff overuse issues from holing a stacked joint position instead of an off center position that's balanced.
3. Having more core requitment kg for kg between kettlebell and dumbbell is highly dependant on wrist angle what angle you're holding the kettle bell.
There is very, very little difference between a dumbbell or kettlebell.
I use kettlebells frequently as part of my warm ups, but I use them as an easier form of the movement I'll be training that day so not have to kettlebells but this man has a very clear bias and a fairly shallow knowledge pool in this particular field.
But I dont think kettlebells Are heavy as The dumbells
I can curl 32 kg with kettlebells But have problems with 30 kg with The dumbells
😂
@@Wargwarn jupp, i think they Are just easier to lift , I dont know . But dumbells Are heavier for me , But I like dumbells better
@@TheSaints77 This is a very true
Dude, you sound exactly like Louis CK!
I get so bored with upper body I don't want to drive to the gym. So I'm searching for best at home items.
Kettlebell by far. Then club. Then mace.. then a second kettlebell
The hexes on that dumbell don't look aligned. It's hard to concentrate now.
After I knew about the existence of kettle bells years ago, I'm Team Kettle bell all the way. No hate for dumb bells. They're very good. But Kettle bells are the
' wife material' of weights for me.
Them things look very dangerous mr.
Ok
dumbbells are uncomfortable af
I clicked on you cause you're cute and I know you know it.
😴😴😴
Dumbells always best and full body can be trained with it.
K