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Dumbbell vs Kettlebell The Reality
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Kettlebells vs Dumbbells Which one is better to buy??
Video taken from the channel: Matt Kelly Fitness
What’s Better? Dumbbells, Barbells, Or Kettlebells? By Tai Zen
Video taken from the channel: Modern Sports Training
Bodyweight, Barbell, Kettlebell Which is Best? /Pavel Tsatsouline | Joe Rogan
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Are Kettlebells Better than Dumbbells?
Video taken from the channel: Kettlebell Kings
Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells (Which are better?)
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Kettlebells vs Dumbbells
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The swinging action of kettlebells creates a fluid movement, which may be easier on the body. Bonus: A kettlebell swing, for example, can activate the entire posterior chain of muscles in a way that dumbbells can’t. A 2016 study even finds that kettlebell training is effective in lower back pain treatment.Improving Grip Strength: Kettlebells Because the horn (handle) of the kettlebell is often thicker than a dumbbell, they can be ideal for increasing grip strength, Barnet says. “For instance, a.
Up to4%cash back · Higher cost While some models are inexpensive, most kettlebells start at a higher price than dumbbells of equal weights. Less versatility Because of kettlebells’ design, they aren’t easy to use in other exercise routines such as cardio, yoga or Pilates workouts.Kettlebells and dumbbells function similarly — and are both great strength-training tools for beginners — but there are a few key differences between the two.
Kettlebells take the form of a weighted ball with a handle on top. Due to this configuration, they’re often used for swinging exercises.A kettlebell has one large, spherical weight with a handle on top, while dumbbells feature two equal-sized weights with a bar in the middle. These.Dumbbells typically allow you to use heavier weights with a more controlled movement, leading to bulkier muscles.
You still build strength with kettlebells, but the fluid movements and inability to focus on one single muscle group means you’re more likely to create definition and tone than bulk.Lately, kettlebell training has secured a massive following, and its proponents claim it stumps free-weight training with traditional dumbbells and barbells. Some college strength coaches have even drunk the kettlebell Kool-Aid and are training football and strength athletes exclusively with kettlebells.
You can use kettlebells or dumbbells interchangeably for some exercises, such as bicep curls or lateral raises, John adds. (Read more about when to swap your dumbbells for a kettlebell.If we look at the construct of the kettlebell versus the dumbbell, the kettlebell’s line of resistance falls straight through the forearm while the dumbbell’s falls outside of the wrists on each side. This allows for better loading of the deltoid with the kettlebell.
For example, goblet squats, which can be done with both dumbbells and kettlebells, are a good leg exercise but won’t build strength like barbell squats can. Kettlebells (and dumbbells for that matter) tend not to exceed 100-150 lbs. in weight. This will limit strength development.Dumbbells are equally as beneficial as kettlebells, and as mentioned before, they may be used interchangeably.
However, the main difference lies in your training program, goals and environment. Dumbbells are great for exercises like shoulder presses, bicep curls, lateral raises, chest presses etc.Barbell vs Dumbbell vs Kettlebell vs Sandbell vs Club Bell The Bells (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, sand bells, and club bells) are some of the favorite pieces of equipment for personal trainers. With these five pieces of equipment, nearly every exercise can be performed reducing the need for 95% of all the large machines cluttering.Kettlebell exercises combine strength and cardio exercise and are designed to build endurance and stamina.
Proponents of kettlebell training say that the kettlebell is simply the greatest tool for all-around athletic development. Dumbbells are well, dumbbells. They’ve been.You may find that, because dumbbells allow your arms and legs to find their own best paths, you don’t experience the same joint pain you get from barbell lifts.
So injury-prevention, rehabilitation, and all-around more joint-friendly strength training are all more possible with dumbbell work than with barbell.A kettlebell is a cast iron weight shaped like a ball with a handle on top. These weights are used during ballistic training, which is a form of weight training.
Kettlebells are used to combine cardio fitness with strength and flexibility.
List of related literature:
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| from Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple |
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| from Boundless: Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging |
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| from Kettlebells For Dummies |
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| from The Russian Kettlebell Challenge: Xtreme Fitness for Hard Living Comrades |
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| from Power to the People!: Russian Strength Training Secrets for Every American |
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| from Glute Lab: The Art and Science of Strength and Physique Training |
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| from Strength Training for Triathletes: The Complete Program to Build Triathlon Power, Speed, and Muscular Endurance |
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| from Physiology of Sport and Exercise |
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| from Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy |
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76 comments
Why no love for dumbbells? I get great workouts from them and they have been a lifesaver for me along with my adjustable bench while gyms have been closed the last few months. I’ve always felt they work a lot more of the muscle fibers than a barbell. Now kettlebell training is something I may need to get into now that I’m pushing 40.
Choose the style of exercise that you enjoy the most. I’m a personal trainer and I love trying as many styles of lifting as possible. They all work it’s just finding what works best for you and what you enjoy the most. I have clients that hate normal resistance training so I train them in body weight or kettlebell style workouts. And vice versa. All depends on your goals and what you like the most.
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?
So on so forth So on so forth So on so forth so on so forth So on so forth So on so forth So on so forth
If this guy gets any more excited a funeral is going to break out.
Amazing explanations! So glad that I discovered your channel, even if it was in large part due to the pandemic.
Stopped going to the gym before the coronavirus came along.
Turns out it was a great choice.
Calisthenics by default.
What I’ve learned thus far is for me weight training especially heavy weight training makes me stiff as a board. Calisthenics make me travel back in time and be as flexible as I was in my teens.
Four weeks in and I was back to doing side splits easily.
Got my flexibility back.
Also being lean makes me sprint faster. Makes me run 5k easier and faster without getting tired.
In other words, no more barbells for me. Been there done that.
Gave me nothing.
This was a great interview. I saw another JBE interview about kettlebells. Here’s the link https://youtu.be/t56LFibmBvg
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.
Another conversation about different forms of weight training and the nervous system isn’t mentioned once. Great points made here, but its not all about the muscles guys!
If ask 2 old bald dudes about lifting…”Gotta have more kettle bell!”
What weight kettlebells should someone in their late 40’s start off with, say if I was looking to buy 2 or 3?
I picked up a kettlebell and never looked back at a dumbbell. They are so underrated people at my gym just don’t know.
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 wanna buy some home training equipment. Dumbells or Kettlebells?
The Kettlebell would be hard for shoulder issues, because of the instability and control it requires. If you have shoulder issues, for example, a Kettlebell will be an issue because of the stability it requires. A barbell can be loaded and the ROM can be adjusted accordingly.
The beauty of kettlebells!
They really worked for me to strengthen multiple muscles in my body
gosh… baffling and confusing answer! as an ex pro rugby player, pre-season takes you through every spectrum of training intensely in 3 months, from high reps lighter load, and endurance conditioning all the way to olympic lifting and anaerobic alactic sprints in 3 months. There is value in everything i found, but the simple answer is…..what is the goal? then there is relevance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV83XbNGYqA
Watch this Russian dude out Kettle bell Brian Shaw!
I know you will never read it Joe, because you hate reading comments but it will make me feel better.
I lost 35 pounds thanks to you. Had not been this weight in 10 years. Thank you sir.
wanna get better results of lean muscle gain and losing weight.. which one I should stick to, KB or DB?
I LOVE this interview because Joe just lets him go. Never says a word or makes a sound. It’s important because of how this guy talks. I was totally engaged.
They make detachable kettlebell handles for dumbbells that work pretty good, FYI…
These guys need to do a head-and-shoulders commercial together.
When Joe gets Jeff on, he’ll realise that only one exercise get you the godly power you desire, face pulls
they all work. What he says. pilates, super slow. if done right, all work
Kettlebells are the best when you need a doorstop. Otherwise, barbells.
Wow I’m gonna start doing those crazy slow sets now. This guy is great.
You can definitely bodybuild with the kettlebells because there different exercises you can do with it.
I’m not listening to a bloke talk about lifting when he looks like he is on chemo!
Finnish junior world champion Greco-Roman wrestler (U23 97 kg) told YLE News that during corona restrictions he trained a lot outdoors using kettlebells and exercise (latex) bands. I assume he was throwing the kettlebells too. Many athletes use exercise bands and kettlebells, so I guess they are effective.
I feel like I need a PhD in order to do basic human functions these days
Great illustrations and editing overall..thanks for sharing your knowledge,Keep up the great work.
Learning from the best. Here’s how I began https://youtu.be/t56LFibmBvg
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.
Ive been doing these preferred techniques for the longest times. Kool to know its highly recommended by some of the most professional fitness gurus.
Pavel is great and correct in many ways on this subject. But he’s still clearly biased and much of this was opinion.
“Which is best?”. Answer: Yes. There objectively is no “better” than the others. The proper statement is: What is this tool good at? Kettlebells have their place, as do machines, as do barbells, etc. Those interested in exercise should try to utilize ALL those modalities, if it fits their lifestyle and exercise goals.
What are the major differences between a kettlebell and dumbbell I believe they are interchangeable
What’s your goal? Gains right aka improvement. It’s simple. You MUST provide more stimulation than you’re accustomed to, which variable used is not as important at the increase in stress. Heavier, faster, technique, equipment, style, are a variables with approximately equivalent value in the equation. Remember the body is minimalistic. Oh btw simple and easy are NOT synonymous.
Is this the dude with that crazy para-military kettlebell workout?!?
Dude this is a dead argument. Barbells are superior. That’s it
YOU CANNOT adjust your body when using a lot of the machines,unlike dumbbells and barbells.The worst piece of equipment in a gym is the SMITH machine & the leg press.
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 ��
The kettlebell is truly a wonderful piece of strength equipment. Appropriate joint tracking, ease of transportation, implementation into any movement pattern (push, pull, press, squat, hinge, lunge, twist), and versatility in its ability to be flipped upsidedown for shoulder stability training, the kettlebell is a useful tool in a strong man’s arsenal. It isn’t all you need for mass and hypertrophy, but certainly builds strength that carries over the functional life activities (tactical and functional strength).
Pavel dude yeah let me follow that program so I can get as skinny as you
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?
Been using kettlebells a lot more since lockdown here in the UK. Got to say I really look forward to my work outs, completely changed my training regime.
I read that Pavel was born in Russia but he speaks better English than some people here
A learning curve? For barbells? I can teach a correct deadlift in less than 10 minutes. To a novice. To someone who’s never deadlifted before.
Here’s why not having athlean X on your show is killing your gains
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.
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.
What’s the way to do it heavy? I have The Quick & The Dead, but does Power to the People or The Naked Warrior get into doing it slow?
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Ahhh here we go…Pushing his monkey face weight bell things. Lmao.
Do you ever wonder if he’s just making up these Russian scientists?
All depends on your reason for training. Most guys lie, but the truth is most of us are training a little for strength, a little for function, a little for health and 90% to look good to women. Doesn’t matter if you’re happily married, there’s still something to be said for looking good. As far as that goes, you can look good by using free weights, bodyweight (with a pull up bar included), or machines (if you have access to the right ones).
When you get a little older like me (46 Yrs old) you already know how to get a good workout in with any of those methods (with hard work).. after 40 (in my opinion) find a routine that doesn’t have a high risk of injury, and then diet becomes the key. I look better now at 195 lbs doing mainly bodyweight exercises and following a very strict diet, than I did in my 20’s when I was willing to have a little more fat weight 230 lbs in order to put up big numbers. The irony of it all is I’ve always known throughout my life that every girl I’ve dated could care less what my deadlift or bench press numbers are, the only thing they see is do they have definition. Benching 375 means jack shit if you have no definition, (unless you are actually competing in something that requires it).
What about plate loaded machines like Hammer Strength they are unlike normal machines and deserve a mention.
The best exercise tool is the one you can stick to for the rest of your life.
What i like about kettlebell is that they are cheap, you buy a 16 kg one, when you need the next one you would allready have spend plus 300 bucks on gym fees. If you stop you don’t have 24 month subscription plan.
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 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!!!
What’s your goal? Gains right aka improvement. It’s simple. You MUST provide more stimulation than you’re accustomed to, which variable used is not as important at the increase in stress. Heavier, faster, technique, equipment, style, are a variables with approximately equivalent value in the equation. Remember the body is minimalistic. Oh btw simple and easy are NOT synonymous.
How on earth can you take advice from a skinny underfed guy talking about lifting weights?
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I love most things kettlebell, but I still prefer dumbbells for over head press. My shoulders don’t care for the kettlebell.
Awhh fuck. I was so into hearing about the benefits of kettle bell and why I need to do ballistic work n it got derailed by a talk on how to maximise type 1 fibers n didn’t Come back
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?
I always fcking injure myself whenever i do machines. I do better with barbells and kettlebells
Kettlebells are great for overall functional strength and conditioning but you cant build muscle with them. Barbells and dumbells are the way to go if you want to train for aesthetics
KARMA batch, Karma you ain’t riding with Karma, that shit is going to haunt You Forever, little by little people like you are trying to erase culture delete and burn accurate historical records, your actions your lip moving as erased all culter you thought you had, Subliminal Messages is just another Lame tactic, we’re does that, Lead? I have a few Ideas any one else? Concentration Camps? Fallow the Blind? Your like the names in Sand, Forgotten, ours are up there, To many Chiefs Not enough Indians, Buddha Wrote, A man can Conquer Ten thousand men But the one Who can Conquer Himself is the true Conquered, Your the apitimty of a Coward a fake a Poser all that shit your claiming and lieing and attempting Is Weak
BTW Joe, you need to get Greg Roskopf, founder of Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) on your podcast. What that dude has learned and teaches is the cutting edge of fitness and true muscular health.
This is a guy that really fucking suits being bald. He just looks good.
There is no bodyweight exercise for your lower back he says! I’m a calisthenics instructor and there is tons of exercise for lower back! Disagree with alot of statements this guy is making.
About Karate Punches: for those interested, here are the reasons they are done like that *as a basic*. 1) the punch is practiced as a full range of motion, starting from the uppercut position, to the fully extended straight. This ensures proper power is worked on throughout the punching mechanic. 2) the chambering mimic the pulling back of the opposite hand to engage the shoulders and hips at the same time, in karate it is not unusual to grab and pull the opponent with one hand and punch him with the other. The basic chambered punch covers these two mechanics as a “stem cell” movement. 3) the hand turns naturally as the shoulder drives into the target, as does a boxing punch. Literally zero difference. Except the karate basic punch covers the move from the shortest range technique to the longest range. 4) I cannot over-emphasize it is performed this way solely as a basic, a move to teach and perfect proper punching mechanics over a full range of motion (full range is necessary to train to go through any resistance encountered in a real fight). 5) in actual fighting, you will punch whichever way is adequate, a short or long punch, with or without a full chamber, depending on whether it is necessary. There are many karate punches, and there also is no specific karate punch. This kind of basic is mostly for beginners or if you are trying to perfect mechanics.