The last few years has seen a resurgence in the use of kettlebells, those cannonball-shaped weights with handles that were popular with Russian strongmen. They’re an excellent addition to your home gym but many people are intimidated by their unusual shape. It’s easy to imagine getting a move wrong and smashing the weight into either your head or a family heirloom.
If you follow the walkthroughs in this chapter, however, you’ll be surprised how easy it is to master basic moves such as the swing. Once you build your confidence you can attempt highly effective whole-body moves like the snatch and Turkish get-up.
Mysterious movement
One thing you will notice is that kettlebells move in
