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"Kettlebell” – The Birth of this Method
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Anyone who values physical activity has undoubtedly heard at least once about „kettlebell” and its purportedly revolutionary effects on the body. How much truth is there in that statement, and do kettlebell exercises truly yield such dramatic results? In this article, I endeavor to answer this question.
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The origin of kettlebell and its history, which is where it all began
I'm not sure about you, but I wasn't particularly fascinated by history in school, so I don't plan on boring anyone with unnecessary dates and other irrelevant details. I'll only present the key information. Kettlebell has its roots in ancient Greece (and as strange as it may sound, I thought of the movie 300), which has been proven by archaeological discoveries. Around 1700, kettlebell made its way from Western Europe to Russia, where it was originally used for weighing grain. After some time, kettlebells started being used as a display of strength at fairs and festivals, but soon it was discovered that training with them had positive effects, and the strongmen of the time began to incorporate them into their shows.
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Training, commencing with the act of lifting and positioning, to prevent injuries
The preceding article focused on functional training and kettlebell, but do not forget that the initial stage in your training should revolve around mastering the technique of lifting and positioning, as it is during these phases that the majority of injuries occur. Perhaps you are not sufficiently focused or overly relaxed, thinking that you have achieved everything - but do not forget that you must always commence with a heavy lift and conclude with an easy placement. This rule applies to all exercises, so always emphasize the importance of the start and end of your training.
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