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Introduction to Kettlebells: A Minimalist's Guide to Blasting Fat and Boosting Muscle
You never outgrow the fundamentals. You simply move more deeply into them. For anyone - the kettlebell novice to the 15-year veteran - this short ( just 30 page) ebook provides the perfect foundation or refresher of the fundamental kettlebell techniques, including the kettlebell swing, goblet squat, snatch, Turkish get up, clean, and military press. Each movement has detailed instructions plus step-by-step photos to help the reader understand the movements as well as safely and effectively execute them. After we discuss the hows of each of the basic movements, we move into applying what we've learned with a simple, straightforward kettlebell program for strength, muscle, mobility, conditioning, and (for those who want it) weight loss. This 7-day program can be run through just once as a refresher or for up to six weeks as a standalone program. This book *The following kettlebell Kettlebell swing, goblet squat, snatch, Turkish get up, clean, and military press. *Each kettlebell exercise features a detailed description of the movement, step-by-step photos and key points. *A straightforward and simple 7-day program (repeatable for up to 6 weeks) to help the novice acclimate to kettlebell training or for the kettlebell veteran hone their technique and skills.
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47 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2019
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July 12, 2020I've really gotten into kettlebells during the coronavirus lockdown. My gym shut down indefinitely in March, and after a couple of weeks cooped up in the house, I realized that my normal routine of Mark Rippetoe's barbell lifts would not be coming back any time soon. I fortunately had a 1 pood Onnit kettlebell sitting in a corner of my apartment, as well as free Mark Wildman instructional videos on YouTube explaining the core exercises. You can often catch me on the roof of my apartment, watching the sunset over the Chicago skyline as I move through the core movements in this book to the tune of a HIIT timer. I don't have to go to a gym and put myself at risk of the 'rona. Plus, the functional and well-rounded strength is exactly what I'm going for at this point in my life. I've never really cared for vanity muscles, or the physical imbalances and weight gain that growing them entails.
This $1 kindle book has been a great supplement to my trial-and-error with the kettlebell. Proper technique is just as crucial with kettlebells as it is with barbells. I want to do these exercises for the rest of my life, and the higher volume of reps requires a good foundation of movement to protect the joints. A video says a thousand words, and the hyperlinks in this book to footage of the author performing the movements correctly are much more time-efficient than rewatching a longer and more-detailed YouTube video.
This $1 kindle book has been a great supplement to my trial-and-error with the kettlebell. Proper technique is just as crucial with kettlebells as it is with barbells. I want to do these exercises for the rest of my life, and the higher volume of reps requires a good foundation of movement to protect the joints. A video says a thousand words, and the hyperlinks in this book to footage of the author performing the movements correctly are much more time-efficient than rewatching a longer and more-detailed YouTube video.
March 23, 2020
Great Intro and Only a Buck!
This book is the perfect antidote to someone suffering from analysis paralysis when it comes to kettlebells!
I’ve read other books and watched videos in an attempt to further my knowledge on this tool and to get myself going with a kettlebell routine. Information overload is easy to do as there are multiple knowledgeable gurus out there.
Pat stays true to the title of his book and gives you exactly what you need and nothing more! The 7 day routine he gives to break in to kettlebell training looks like just the thing to get a trainee off to a good start too! I’m looking forward to starting it myself.
Great work Pat!
This book is the perfect antidote to someone suffering from analysis paralysis when it comes to kettlebells!
I’ve read other books and watched videos in an attempt to further my knowledge on this tool and to get myself going with a kettlebell routine. Information overload is easy to do as there are multiple knowledgeable gurus out there.
Pat stays true to the title of his book and gives you exactly what you need and nothing more! The 7 day routine he gives to break in to kettlebell training looks like just the thing to get a trainee off to a good start too! I’m looking forward to starting it myself.
Great work Pat!
November 6, 2020
Collect 200, pass go
Incredible beginner book for kettlebelling. I am not a novice, but this book is great for perfecting technique, and provides an excellent starter routine that is fun, full of variety, and most importantly, teaches the fundamentals of kettlebelling. I am a follower of the great Pavel tsatsouline, and i must say, this book is as user friendly and effective as most of the Pavel books I've used.
Great book. Highly recommend.
Incredible beginner book for kettlebelling. I am not a novice, but this book is great for perfecting technique, and provides an excellent starter routine that is fun, full of variety, and most importantly, teaches the fundamentals of kettlebelling. I am a follower of the great Pavel tsatsouline, and i must say, this book is as user friendly and effective as most of the Pavel books I've used.
Great book. Highly recommend.
April 14, 2020
Minimalism is perfect for the Kettlebell
This is basic in the best possible way. Less is more in kettlebells. Only three complimentary are required to become strong and fit—though the author does give you some more for variety and to combat the tedium of repetition. Great place to start. Simple and effective.
This is basic in the best possible way. Less is more in kettlebells. Only three complimentary are required to become strong and fit—though the author does give you some more for variety and to combat the tedium of repetition. Great place to start. Simple and effective.
April 23, 2020
Great introduction
Clear, concise & minimalistic. All you will need to get started . Good stuff and helps demystify the world of kettlebells. After reading have been trying the Turkish get up. I suspect will take bit more time to get comfortable but the video links certainly help!
Clear, concise & minimalistic. All you will need to get started . Good stuff and helps demystify the world of kettlebells. After reading have been trying the Turkish get up. I suspect will take bit more time to get comfortable but the video links certainly help!
July 4, 2020
Just the basics.
This book seems like a great starting point for kettlebells. Simple, easy to understand and gets right to the point without a lot of blah blah blah. I can’t wait to get started.
This book seems like a great starting point for kettlebells. Simple, easy to understand and gets right to the point without a lot of blah blah blah. I can’t wait to get started.
April 10, 2022
Introduction to Kettlebells 5*
I wanted a simple straightforward intro to using KB, which would help and inspire me to use this piece of kit at home and stop using it as a doorstop. This book delivered with good simple instructions and no jargon. For the complete novice the down to earth explanations made sense and has inspired me to start on my KB journey. Recommend this to everyone as a go to starting manual for beginners.
I wanted a simple straightforward intro to using KB, which would help and inspire me to use this piece of kit at home and stop using it as a doorstop. This book delivered with good simple instructions and no jargon. For the complete novice the down to earth explanations made sense and has inspired me to start on my KB journey. Recommend this to everyone as a go to starting manual for beginners.
November 11, 2020
This is exactly what it sounds like, an intro to the basic kettlebell exercises and a basic one week program repeatable for a few weeks, to get you started. Mostly an giveaway to sell some of the other services/books/programs the author has available. Worth the dollar if that sounds like what you need.
February 15, 2021
Solid, short, effective
Exercise descriptions were easy to understand, images were helpful, and I will be able to go back and use this book as a tool when I need to brush up on technique in the future. It was a very quick read and I found it to be helpful. It didn’t blow me away, but it did the job. Solid 3 out of 5.
Exercise descriptions were easy to understand, images were helpful, and I will be able to go back and use this book as a tool when I need to brush up on technique in the future. It was a very quick read and I found it to be helpful. It didn’t blow me away, but it did the job. Solid 3 out of 5.
May 13, 2023
Simple and straightforward
I've been working out with kettlebells for a while, but was intimidated with the compound moves like snatch or get up. This broke it down nicely with photos as well as link to video, which I found very helpful. No fluff, just basic information. Good stuff!
I've been working out with kettlebells for a while, but was intimidated with the compound moves like snatch or get up. This broke it down nicely with photos as well as link to video, which I found very helpful. No fluff, just basic information. Good stuff!
July 23, 2020
Great primer for fundamental exercises/principles for exercising with kettlebells.
Worth reading before a more comprehensive b ook or engaging in a more comprehensive program. While a bit short, I don’t think that is a bad thing here as I re read it often.
Worth reading before a more comprehensive b ook or engaging in a more comprehensive program. While a bit short, I don’t think that is a bad thing here as I re read it often.
December 6, 2020
Simple but good
A very simple straightforward no nonsense book that is easy to understand. Keeps exercise descriptions to a minimum but enough details to grasp really looking forward to getting stuck into kettle bells.
A very simple straightforward no nonsense book that is easy to understand. Keeps exercise descriptions to a minimum but enough details to grasp really looking forward to getting stuck into kettle bells.
March 23, 2021
Easy to read, Understand the fundamentals
This book is easy to read and makes it easy to understand the fundamentalsU of exercise and movement. Now I feel I have a chance to get in shape without injuring myself.
This book is easy to read and makes it easy to understand the fundamentalsU of exercise and movement. Now I feel I have a chance to get in shape without injuring myself.
April 29, 2021
A great little investment
A great book for anyone who owns a kettlebell! Easy to follow for beginners whilst in depth enough that more advanced users will still benefit from it. Highly recommended.
A great book for anyone who owns a kettlebell! Easy to follow for beginners whilst in depth enough that more advanced users will still benefit from it. Highly recommended.
July 17, 2021
Top Stuff
Nicely written and if looking at learning or interested in the fundamentals of kettlebell training then this is a real bargain. For a short read its packed full of great information
Nicely written and if looking at learning or interested in the fundamentals of kettlebell training then this is a real bargain. For a short read its packed full of great information
July 6, 2022
what a great value!
Great primer in kettlebell basic exercises. Instructions, pictures and links to videos. Some starter workouts at the end of the book. This book has me pumped for working out today!
Great primer in kettlebell basic exercises. Instructions, pictures and links to videos. Some starter workouts at the end of the book. This book has me pumped for working out today!
July 2, 2023
Great intro to kettlebells
If you want to learn kettlebells, Pat Flynn and Pavel are all you need. This book is conscisw and descriptive with links to video showing each movement in detail.
If you want to learn kettlebells, Pat Flynn and Pavel are all you need. This book is conscisw and descriptive with links to video showing each movement in detail.
February 25, 2025
Simple and Effective Kettlebell Overview!
Great read that goes over the basic kettlebell exercises and techniques with picture and video examples. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to dip their toe into the kettlebell world!
Great read that goes over the basic kettlebell exercises and techniques with picture and video examples. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to dip their toe into the kettlebell world!
May 4, 2020
Short primer
It is a short book, but contains good info. Perhaps I expected a bit more from the book, but it is supposed to be minimalist anyway.
It is a short book, but contains good info. Perhaps I expected a bit more from the book, but it is supposed to be minimalist anyway.
June 1, 2020
Really nice. Love it.
June 22, 2020
Un buen libro para iniciar en este mundo.
Recomendado. Una buena compra para iniciar en el mundo de los Martorell y buscar el balance apropiado en el mundo del ejercicio.
Recomendado. Una buena compra para iniciar en el mundo de los Martorell y buscar el balance apropiado en el mundo del ejercicio.
October 13, 2020
Great book
Great book for to start kettlebells workouts. Basic tips and information on workout. Also has alot of info on advancing uour workout
Great book for to start kettlebells workouts. Basic tips and information on workout. Also has alot of info on advancing uour workout
January 8, 2021
Great little book, concise and straight to the point! And all for less than a pound
February 28, 2021
Great Read
If your new to KBs, check this book out. Great instructions on how to be safe on all the different moves and to perform the moves.
If your new to KBs, check this book out. Great instructions on how to be safe on all the different moves and to perform the moves.
May 23, 2021
Dude kills it
Just a succinct, powerful introduction to kettlebells that will give you a great starting point into the world of this Russian muscle building machine
Just a succinct, powerful introduction to kettlebells that will give you a great starting point into the world of this Russian muscle building machine
June 5, 2023
I have used kettlebells for several years and I thoroughly enjoyed Pats no-nonsense primer. A good introduction to people getting into kettlebell training!
August 3, 2023
Decent introduction to KB’s pretty quick read
July 18, 2024
Basic
Pretty basic kettle bell exercises. Explanations need to click on you tube link as photos unclear. Seems to more of an advert for his online courses.
Pretty basic kettle bell exercises. Explanations need to click on you tube link as photos unclear. Seems to more of an advert for his online courses.
November 5, 2025
Perfect Buy!
It gives you great insight into common kettlebell moves. It even comes with video clips. Awesome value for you one dollar!
It gives you great insight into common kettlebell moves. It even comes with video clips. Awesome value for you one dollar!
November 19, 2025
kettlebells for the win
Pat Flynn’s kettlebell introduction is awesome for beginners- all movements are explained with text and demonstrated with a video for clarity
Pat Flynn’s kettlebell introduction is awesome for beginners- all movements are explained with text and demonstrated with a video for clarity
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