Kettlebell Strength Training Anatomy

by Michael Hartle, Pavel Tsatsouline (Foreword)

Reap the benefits of kettlebell training with Kettlebell Strength Training Anatomy! Used increasingly for strength training over the last decade, kettlebells enable you to mimic real-life movements, making it an extremely functional form of exercise. Unlike a dumbbell or barbell, where the weight is evenly distributed on both ends of the handle, the kettlebell has an asymmetrical design and offset center of gravity. Compensating for the uneven load requires that you put forth increased effort as you execute the exercise, thereby increasing strength, mobility, and stability.

In Kettlebell Strength Training Anatomy, veteran chiropractic physician and former nationally ranked powerlifter Michael Hartle provides an inside look at kettlebell training. Breaking down the muscles and tendons used in each exercise, Hartle helps you better understand the link between muscle development and performance.

From the deadlift to the snatch, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to execute the exercise, the muscles involved, the anatomical focus, and the level of difficulty. You’ll also find variations that allow you to modify the exercise to better fit your specific needs. Over 100 full-color anatomical illustrations depict the muscles used in the exercises. The Exercise Focus element shows how the exercise translates to a specific sport or activity. And an entire chapter of mobility exercises will help you reestablish neuromuscular patterns needed in your training session to help you move better and prepare yourself for further training.

With comprehensive coverage and expert insights, Kettlebell Strength Training Anatomy takes the guesswork out of training and provides a blueprint for developing strength, increasing power, and improving mobility. It is the ultimate resource for optimizing your kettlebell training.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Genres: Nonfiction

216 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 12, 2023

Reviews

[Online Eccentric Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This is a beautifully presented primer on everything kettlebell. Intended for those who don't even know what a kettlebell is - and for athletes who want to add more edge to their game - this is a book that breaks it all down. The book is full color, has really detailed muscular illustrations for every exercise, and full/detailed explanations throughout.

The book breaks down as follows: Training with kettlebells overview, exercises by focus (deadlift, swing, clean and press, get-up, squat, snatch, row and pull, carry) and then information on mobility. There is an exercise finder at the back. Each exercise comes with a difficulty level graphic, a nearly full page illustration of the exercise with specifics on the muscles utilized, execution information, detailed muscles involved description (sorted by primary and secondary), anatomic focus, grip, stance, trajectory, range of motion, technique notes, and then variations. The author takes his time describing everything, so this is more than just a simple book with some kettlebell exercises.

The mobility exercises at the end focus on lower and upper body and are there to help prevent injuries in sports. They are warm up exercises and intended for 10-20 minutes.

In all, this is very well done and a really good reference you will always want to keep with you as you gain experience with your exercises. The illustrations are detailed but keep in mind that there are no photographs and only one illustration - so you have to rely on the text to get an idea of how to do the exercise. Fortunately, the text is very well explained. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

[Reagan Kapasi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked: anatomical explanations/diagrams, options to increase intensity. Disliked: would like more exercised to be covered.