Think of a workout as a big wheel. The hub is your main exercise—the one that drives most of the changes you’d like to see—and the spokes are the other lifts that help promote progress on the main ...

Training with weights can help you build strength and muscle, regardless of what equipment you use. But dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells have unique advantages and drawbacks. Picking the right ...

Exercises using kettlebells recruit core-stabilizing muscles making every movement a full-body workout, toning the arms, core, legs and butt.

As a certified strength and conditioning specialist and sports nutrition coach with over a decade of experience, I've had the ...

Depending on your training style and what you’re trying to accomplish during workouts both at the gym and at home, optimizing your equipment can help you achieve your fitness goals faster. Kettlebells ...

The kettlebell swing is a powerful, full-body exercise that targets the posterior chain, including the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. It also engages the core and shoulders, making it an ...

Whether you're hoping to lose weight or just get fit, any type of movement can help you reach your goals. However, there's one type of exercise that's proven to be especially effective in a short ...

Shaped like a teapot without a spout, the kettlebell is an unusual fitness tool. Initially designed as a farm implement, it’s unbalanced and awkward to lift and move. That is partly why it’s so ...

A lot of leg exercises are compound movements that work your glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core. You can train your legs using a variety of equipment including dumbbells and kettlebells. Some leg ...

The kettlebell snatch is a great strength-building move that works your core, hamstrings, back, and shoulders. But it's not an easy exercise to do without first knowing the proper form and technique.

Sometimes it’s all in the design. One trip to the gym and you’ll quickly learn that weights come in many forms. The kettlebell, with its handle and bottom-heavy design, begs to be used for dynamic and ...