The Kettlebell is a cast-iron or steel weight with a handle on the top and over the past few years has gained popularity but do the advantages outweigh the traditional dumbbell? The dumbbell is type of free weight that is familiar piece in almost every gym and has a vast array of uses. Which is the best? Here are some of the advantages of both.
Kettlebell Advantages
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Cardio- With all the extra movements involved, even in traditional exercises, the Kettlebells provide a good cardio workout.
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Grip Strength-With its thick handle, the Kettlebell puts more strain on the grip increasing strength.
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Less Wrist Strain- The Kettlebell weight follows the line of the wrist and arm and puts less strain on the wrist.
Dumbbell Advantages
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Exercise Choices- The dumbbell have been around for a long time and because of that you can find hundreds of different types of exercises you can perform with dumbbells.
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Size Choices- Weight can be increased gradually over time because dumbbells come in a huge range of weight sizes and you can even get a dumbbell with removable weight plates.
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Easy to Grip- Dumbbells sit in the hand with a thin handle, making it easy and comfortable to grip.
