Training with kettlebells/clubbells?

[zerohour]

I read an article recently about using clubbells, and also read about kettlebells a little while ago.

I'm just wondering if anybody here uses either of these - especially kettlebells - and what sort of results have you experienced.

I've heard that they provide fairly unique exercises, and I thought they might be useful. I'm looking to improve basically every area of my body in strength and endurance.

For most exercises, is one kettlebell or clubbell enough, or do you usually need two?

How do I know which size weight to buy to start with?

Are the exercises used with these weights kind to your joints? Sometimes when I benchpress I get a slight pain in my right shoulder, and the last thing I want is an injury.

I'll be aiming to use kettlebell/clubbell along with my regular MA training, and hopefully i'll be able to continue jogging again soon.

Anyway, any advice would be appreciated.

[fangshi]

Can't say as I have ever used a clubbell but kettlebells can be a fun way to add variety to your training program . They are basically a dumbell with the handle on the top instead of the middle . Alot of the movements have large dynamic movements to them and are more whole body than the isolation type movements of the typical or traditional dumbell movements . If you are looking for a good progam , I like this one

http://www.dragondoor.com/v103.html

I started out buying one kettlebell and then bought a second one later .

Make sure you look around for the equipment that you like as prices and styles vary BIG TIME !

There are SEVERAL movements (almost all ) that are in the ketllebell programs that can be done with a dumbell or plate or other type of weight .

When I started looking into these programs I was given the advice that I should look into the program and decide if investing in the weights was worth it for me . They are obviously designed for the kettlebell but you can get the idea with other things before you shell out tons of cash .

As for the size of the bell , well that totally depends on your fitness level and goals . You will quickly find that the weight for one movement is far too light for another and far too heavy for another .

[CapitalKarate]

I'm starting to use kettlebells, and I have to tell you, they are one of the best, or the best weights to use out there! Possibly second only to the snatch and clean&jerk.

They are joint friendly and will help your joints too.

You can start off with one kettlebell, but you'll probably want to go with two later on.

Start off with a 16K, that's the average size people start with.

Also go onto https://www.russiankettlebells.com and get pavels starter video to get used to real kettlebell movements.

I'd also reccommend getting a set of 3 kettlebells from gill athletics (google it) because they have one of the best deals I've ever seen.