Increase Flexibility and Build Muscle Mass with Kettleball Training

While kettleballs have been used for nearly a century in countries such as Russia, their popularity was not widespread until recently. In America, kettleball training is just exploding, thanks to some very unique results that you can achieve with kettleballs. For anyone looking for muscle weight gain, kettleballs make a versatile addition to your workout routine.

Kettleballs resemble small bowling balls with thick, large handles. They come in many weights from around 4lbs to 70lbs, but the heavier weights aren’t often used, because kettleball training is more focused on conditioning, explosive strength, and movement, instead of sheer strength.

The beauty of kettleball training is their versatility. In one quick workout you can accomplish a number of objectives. Some of the numerous benefits you’ll gain from kettleball sessions include:

• Strength improvement
• Explosive power increases
• Increases in your conditioning level
• Improved flexibility and range of motion in your muscles and joints
• Anaerobic conditioning improvements
• Core strength gains
• Balance and stabilization improvements

But wait, I've saved the best for last: kettleball training will boost your metabolism for after your workout is complete, making kettleballs ideal candidates to help you build muscle up and burn fat.

Kettleballs do have drawbacks, however, but they can be overcome. The drawback cited most frequently is that kettleballs only work for upper body and core conditioning, and not your lower body. To make up for this you’ll need to complement your kettleball workout with a good lower body routine, or maybe even a short interval training routine.

Keep in mind that ketteballs will be most effective in interval-based workouts, so traditional strength training sessions aren’t a wise fit. However, if your goal is to build muscle up and you stay abreast of advances in exercise science, you’re likely already aware that traditional body building exercises aren't the most appropriate option.

With the many benefits that kettleballs offer, they should be added to your workout workout, provided that your workout already emphasizes recent advancements in exercise science and is a good fit for your goals and body type.