The kettlebell. AK-47 of physical training hardware. Hunk of iron on a handle. Simple, sinister, brutal—and ferociously effective for developing explosive strength, dramatic power and never-say-die conditioning. The man’s man’s choice for the toughest, most demanding, highest-yield exercise tool on the planet. Guaranteed to forge a rugged, resilient, densely-muscled frame—built to withstand the hardest beating and dish it right back out, 24/7.

Once the prized and jealously-guarded training secret of elite Russian athletes, old-school strongmen and the military, the kettlebell has invaded the West. And taken no prisoners—thanks to former Soviet Special Forces physical training instructor and strength author, Pavel Tsatsouline’s 2001 publication of The Russian Kettlebell Challenge and his manufacture of the first traditional Russian kettlebell in modern America.

American hardmen of all stripes were quick to recognize what their Russian counterparts had long known—nothing, nothing beats the kettlebell, when you’re looking for a single tool to dramatically impact your strength and conditioning. A storm of success has swept the American Strength and Conditioning landscape, as kettlebell “Comrades” have busted through to new PRs, broken records, thrashed their opponents and elevated their game to new heights of excellence.

With Enter the Kettlebell! Pavel delivers a significant upgrade to his original landmark work, The Russian Kettlebell Challenge. Drawing on five years of developing and leading the world’s first and premiere kettlebell instructor certification program, and after spending five years of additional research into what really works for dramatic results with the kettlebell—we have Enter the Kettlebell!

Pavel lays out a foolproof master system that guarantees you success—if you simply follow the commands!

Develop all-purpose strength—to easily handle the toughest and most unexpected demand
Maximize staying power—because the last round decides all
Forge a fighter’s physique—because the form must follow the function

Enter the kettlebell!—and follow the three-stage plan to kettlebell mastery:

1. The New RKC Program Minimum
With just two kettlebell exercises, takes you from raw newbie to solid contender—well-conditioned, flexible, resilient and muscular in all the right places.

2. The RKC Rite of Passage
Jumps you to the next level of physical excellence with Pavel’s proven RKC formula for exceptional strength and conditioning.

3. Become a Man Among Men
Propels you to a Special Forces level of conditioning and earns you the right to call yourself a man.

When you rise to the challenge—and Enter the Kettlebell!—there will be no more confusion, no more uncertainty and no more excuses—only raw power, never-quit conditioning and earned respect.

Yes! I am ready to take my strength and conditioning to undreamt-of new heights with Pavel’s 100% guaranteed, foolproof, proven Masterplan for fast-track kettlebell training success. I want to order Pavel’s Enter the Kettlebell! book NOW—and not waste one more day, being weaker than I need to be.

“Pavel’s Enter the Kettlebell! helps you weed out weakness… develop explosive power, strength and never-quit endurance—with his PROVEN system for rapid, spectacular and across-the-board gains in physical performance”

The kettlebell has proved its worth many times over since Pavel has introduced it to America. Elite athletes, fighters, special operators, and regular hard Comrades swear by the extraordinary strength and conditioning delivered by this ancient Russian tool.

Now, it is YOUR turn to Enter the Kettlebell!

For a kettlebell novice, the hardest part is knowing where to begin. And what you really need to do to get off to a quick—yet rock-solid—start.

Pavel delivers…

For the Comrade who’s already put in a year or two of kettlebell time, it’s easy to hit a plateau after explosive early gains. Pavel knocks him out of his sophomore slump and helps him take his game to a higher level.

Then there’s the grizzled KB vet who’s been around the block and got too arrogant to practice his fundamentals (or never learned them in the first place). Pavel hammers the fundamentals because “it is the mastery of the basics that separates the elite from the rest.”

With Enter the Kettlebell! Pavel has done all the work for you—honing a masterplan of essential training secrets that guarantee to make you powerful, resilient, and enduring—if you simply follow the proven guidelines.

Acquire these key kettlebell training shortcuts—and use them to blast through to undreamt-of levels of strength and physical excellence…

Are you making these beginner’s mistakes in your training?—know how to identify the roadblocks to quick strength success and how to jump off to a fast start!
Nine secrets that give you greater strength across the board—with way less chance of injury
How you can use a simple household item to dramatically shorten your body’s kettlebell learning curve
How to stop fighting your body—and get stronger by leaps and bounds
These two crucial kettlebell drills will give you the biggest bang for your KB buck—do you know what they are and how to use them to make startling new strength gains?
Discover a “simple & sinister” routine that delivers both killer conditioning and dramatically muscular shoulders
A common cause of back pain after workouts—you would NEVER guess what it is!—and how to avoid it
How to safely stretch your back after training—everyone does it wrong!
One style of breathing will weaken you and make your back vulnerable—the other style of breathing gives you the explosive power of a trained fighter… know what to avoid like the plague and what to immediately employ for dramatic power gains
What to do to FIX a tweaked back—this tip alone could save you weeks or months of misery, not to mention lost training time

The top five reasons Pavel’s RKC kettlebell system will be your back’s best friend
Yes! You HAVE been misled! Why sucking your stomach in does not protect your back but makes it more vulnerable!—and the surefire method that REALLY protects your back when lifting
Why your kettlebell training can reduce the odds of arthritis
A surefire shortcut to loosening stuck shoulders
How to temper your shoulders—and armor them against sports that can tear them up
How a simple visualization can—surprisingly—make your elbows and shoulders more resilient
Why these cool-downs are so important to your heart health—don’t risk your life without them
What you MUST know about your heart rate and kettlebell training
The NEW prescription for a power pump heart and great body composition
This little-known drill guarantees improvement in your squatting depth, flexibility, technique and power
Get this one foundational drill down—and most of the remaining exercises will be a piece of cake to learn and master
Why most Comrades should choose pulls over squats
How to strengthen your legs and hips without blowing them up
This method accelerates your clean mastery—without banging up your forearms or wearing out your elbows
How to time your hip movement for maximum explosive power
How to be the indisputable master of the force you generate
How to know—and possess—the perfect girevik posture
Understand the crucial value of “slow strength” training—the counterintuitive and rarely revealed secret of Russian athletic might
What you MUST know and do to be more resilient in the ring
A simple way to increase an experienced fighter’s punching power
How to master the natural athletic rhythm of tension and relaxation
A killer one-two combination for the gym and ring
The key characteristics of a kettlebell pro’s press
Master this skill and you will wield awesome pressing power
How to make the heaviest kettlebell feel like a toy in your hand
Prof. Verkhoshansky’s secret for improving your strength by up to twenty percent
How amateurs “leak” strength from their knees—and how pros fix the drain
How to get the most out of your press—while putting the least amount of stress on your shoulders

A unique isometric drill to improve your pressing power
Where to look—and NOT look—when pressing
Should you drop and reclean the kettlebell before each press or keep pressing from the shoulder?
An unexpected assistance exercise for achieving a one-arm pull up
Smoke your abs and obliques the old fashioned way
A foolproof method for accelerating the curve on snatch mastery
How to strengthen the traps
The snatch is a three-stage rocket—how to finesse the stages
How to avoid bruising the forearm when snatching
A crucial warning about shoulders and elbows in your first year of snatches
How to accomplish the USSS Counter Assault Team 10-min snatch test—and become a man among men
How to keep your training targeted while still having fun with new exercises
How to idiot-proof your kettlebell workout—for consistently powerful gains
Here is a training schedule for the really ambitious man
The little-understood but crucial value of “in-between-strength”
Russian research discovered the day of the week when you are strongest—and it is not Monday
Work harder? Or do more work?
Discover the proven “ladder” method—for impressively effective strength building
The perfect rest interval between sets
The kettlebell rules for elite conditioning
A gambler’s method for deciding your high-rep workout
How to log your workouts for optimal results
How to use timed sets—for a foolproof and flexible practice
How to best test your Clean and Press—are you a man? Or still a boy?
What makes the kettlebell superior to other weights and fitness equipment?
Should you train with the kettlebell as a stand-alone tool or mix it up with a barbell and dumbbells?
How to get superior gains in athletic performance without sport specific training
The kettlebell “what the hell effect”—for improving at skills you have not practiced

Now, Pavel honed his amazingly effective Enter the Kettlebell! masterplan for elite strength and high-performance conditioning in the trenches of his RKC kettlebell instructor certification training programs…

So rather than just take our word for the power of Pavel’s RKC program to forever alter your strength and conditioning world, listen to what these elite athletes, coaches and professionals have to say:

“If I could've met Pavel in the early 80's, I might have won two Gold medals."
—Dr. Dennis Koslowski, Chiropractor, ART specialist and the first American to win Olympic Medals in Greco-Roman Wrestling (Bronze in 1988, Silver in 1992)

"As a school teacher the RKC certification was the best thing that I could do for my students. I highly recommend the RKC certification course to personal trainers, teachers and Olympic weightlifting coaches in their development of athletes with whom they work."
—Mike Burgener, Buena Vista, CA

"I have both ACSM and NSCA certifications. Pavel's RKC was light years beyond these. Much more practical and useful information.”
—Glenn R. Hoey, ND, CSCS, Naturopathic Physician, Strength Coach, Wenatchee, WA

"Pavel’s Russian Kettlebell Certification was an intense learning period for exercise practice that you can't get anywhere else with people you probably couldn't find together in one group if you searched a lifetime. Excellent and thorough knowledge by all instructors, especially Pavel. Scope is probably the broadest I have ever dealt with. Practical use is excellent."
—Bud Jeffries, Author, world record powerlifter, Lakeland, FL

"A really complete and well structured course: Top quality of information."
—Mario Civalleri, Fitness Consultant, 1999 Powerlifting World Champion Cantu, Italy

"Since I am a gym owner, I have been to a lot of different workshops: this one is by far the best. The quality of instruction and level of attention is second to none. This is the highest quality of instruction I have ever had, and I have been to some excellent workshops. There is tremendous depth and it is extremely practical for anyone in athletics or just looking to get in shape. This workshop accomplished everything and more that I was hoping for."
—Thomas Phillips, 2002 Body-for-Life Grand master Champion, Special Education Teacher/ Owner personal training studio, Tinton Falls, NJ

"It was the most intense hands on high volume information and practical workshop I have ever attended. And believe me, I have been in this field for 27 years. And have been to countless seminars and workshops and nothing compares to what you will learn. If you you're an expert in this field, think again! I've got as much education and background as some of the best and I started learning the moment I walked through the door.”
—Kerry Timko, Strength/Conditioning Coach/PT, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

“Excellent course, with great instruction and I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about gaining a strong & powerful body. Best complete course I’ve ever taken w/ really useful knowledge and materials.”
—Jon Hinds: Gold Medalist Pan Am Games – Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Over ten years of training in BJJ. NBA strength and conditioning coach LA Clippers. MLB strength and conditioning coach, Owner of Monkey Bar Gymnasium and VP of Lifeline USA-Fitness Equipment, Madison, WI

“Best course I have even been to! The one big difference is truth. RKC teaches and lives by the truth. No big words and making stuff up to sound important. Material is excellent, never had so much.”
—Donnie Thompson Jr, Professional Powerlifter, WPO-SHW World Champion Arnold Classic winner, Columbia, SC

“The knowledge of the exercises taught was bar none. Quality = Great. Scope of material = exactly what we needed for knowledge to teach. Loved it!”
—Kurt Pitman, ISKA World Arm, LGHT heavyweight Full Contact Champion May 1996, 6 successful defenses, Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Lion’s Den, Trainer, Dallas, TX

“The most intense and complete instruction training course I have ever experienced. A level of detail of instruction I have not found anywhere else. Pavel’s depth of knowledge on all aspects of training is amazing. Nothing else is even close.”
—Mark Reifkind, author, Owner Girya, Private Training, San Jose, CA

“In a time when everybody seems to be seaching for the magical fitness pill, Pavel once again makes us understand that simple is better. If you want to realize your fitness goals and truly become a "functional freak", look no further than the exercises in this book, as perfectly executed snatches and swings will outperform any program out there right now. Thanks again Pavel for placing "infomercial workouts" in the garbage where they belong.”
—Name withheld, Former U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team Instructor

Customer reviews of: Enter the Kettlebell! Average Rating:
9.8 in 167 reviews

Raw Power...Focused, Intensified, and Honed Rated 10 out of 10

Whats the difference between a razor blade and a butter knife? Focus. You can try hard, and do little, or you can try hard, and do a lot. What the whetstone did for knives, Enter the Kettlebell does for strength.

Whatever the goal, be it strength or conditioning, Enter the Kettlebell discusses a bare bones, no frills, no excuse method of training that takes a minimal amount of time (but a great deal of effort) to strength.

Don't waste any more time fretting over what machine you should be making payments on. Don't blow your time cranking out ridiculous amounts of effort on what seems to be no progress in physical conditioning. The instructions are all here, and for the cost of one payment on a machine, you can be set for months of intense, focused training. The details within can guide a total stranger to fitness in short order, and the ever present community will support you all the way!
Robert - KY, USA

At age 53 I have regained Strength and Confidence Rated 10 out of 10

Over the years I have tried many types of programs for attaining my fitness goals. Some of the programs did deliver results to an extent, but I never did attain my ideal for REAL STRENGTH. My weight lifting usually consisted of complicated set/rep schemes with more exercises than I could keep track of, and I would often run for miles. As a result I would find myself injured through overtraining and become frustrated and quit. Injuries included shin splints, extremely sore muscles and a herniated disk. At age 53 I have finally regained Strength and Confidence. "Enter The Kettlebell" has exceeded all my expectations with regards to becoming strong again. ETK is direct and simple - just follow instructions and within weeks you will be transformed - as I was. Eight weeks ago I started the ETK program, my waist was 38 inch and I weighed 216 lbs. I now can squeeze into a size 34 inch trousers which I have not been able to do since I left the Marine Corps over 30 years ago, and I have lost 6lbs of fat. I have much more muscle definition in my arms, chest and shoulders, and my love handles have disappeared. My 8 weeks of progress with ETK has inspired me toward greater effort and although I have not yet achieved my strength/fitness goals, for the first time I feel that those are now attainable. A truely Stand -Alone Program for Strength.
Dennis Vavra - Edmond, OK USA

Best fitness purchase I've made in years! Rated 10 out of 10

I've been in the Army for 15 years and have suffered some injuries, plus just normal wear and tear. I was looking for something different, something simple, and something effective. Enter the Kettlebell meets all three requirements. I could see results within a few weeks, but the real eye opener was my semi-annual PT test. I had not done pushups or situps in the six months since my last PT test, yet I managed to pump out 73 pushups and 70 situps. My total score was my highest in over 10 years. In addition to that, I feel physically better than I have in years. If you put the honest work into the program, I guarantee you'll be blown away by the results.
Bryan Shew - Carlisle, PA

Its a kind of Magic!! Rated 10 out of 10

I've recently had some time recovering from a knee operation which stopped me from attending Martial Arts classes for about 9 weeks. In that time, luckily, I was still able to follow ETK which I had just discovered.
Anyway, last week I went back to MA class for the first time in 9 weeks.

THIS IS THE MAGIC BIT......!

The warm up at the beginning was unbelievably easy, my kicking flexibility was through the roof (not literally!!), punching power was greatly improved, my training partner couldn't take me down (he usually throws me round like a rag doll!!) and all round conditioning was so much better that I felt just as fresh at the end as I did at the start!!!
Even better, I went back to MA class a full 14 pounds lighter with abdominal muscles beginning to show themselves (didn't even know they were there!!)

What can I say, other than I wish I'd picked up kettlebell hardstyle training years ago!! This stuff really works and I'm sure it sped up the recovery from my operation.

So Thanks Pavel, thanks to the Party and thanks to everyone with the great advice on Dragon Door forum.
Just thought I'd share this because I'm made up!! (as they say in this part of the world)
Keith Pranklin, - London, England

Renewed Interest In Strength Training Rated 10 out of 10

As a former university footbal player, current chiropractor and avid recreational athlete (BJJ, triathlon, etc...) I am relieved to have found a revolutionary piece of training equipment that has apparently been around for decades. Through Pavel's knowledge I am able to train strength, power and muscular endurance efficiently and flawlessly, even in the same workout. The comprehensive and easy to follow instructions of Enter the Kettebell make it a must buy for newbies to kettlebell training.

Thanks!
Dr. B
Chiropractor, ART , Graston Technique - New Brunswick, Canada

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Cry in the Shower at Home, Bask in the Glory Everywhere Else Rated 10 out of 10

The kettlebell is everything Pavel Tsatsouline says it is. It delivers results faster than any other exercise tool. I recently completed a cycle of another exercise program advertised on TV (I won't name any names, but the initials are P90X) and received decent results. After 90 days on that program I realized that in addition to lowering my body fat somewhat, I had a life that revolved around hour long workouts multiple times a week and mediocre functional strength. As a matter of fact, right after completing the 90 days, I pinched a nerve in my back playing guitar. What a waste of precious hours of my life. As they say in the info-mercials "There's got to be a better way!" Enter the Kettlebell! This book began with a pep rally for the kettlebell and within minutes I was raring to workout with it. Pavel concisely delivers all of the information required to perform a complete exercise regimen. Pavel explains and demonstrates the differences in proper and improper form and He even provides examples of poor form. The book will walk you all the way to proper form if you are not yet in good enough shape, or not flexible enough to perform the exercise. This information is important for me because the nearest RKC certified Instructor is 75 miles away in Tucson. I began with the RKC Minimum Program and the first "Manmaker" workout left me nauseated and sitting in the shower shaking. Within the first week, my appetite had shot through the roof, my back was rehabilitated and people began to complement me on my appearance. I have even converted a few to the Party and thoroughly enjoyed watching them struggle with the "Manmaker".
Enter the Kettlebell is an excellent resource for those interested in the kettlebell for exercise and provides fast results that will leave you breathless.
Jeremy, Recovering P90Xer - Sierra Vista, AZ

The best change of my life Rated 10 out of 10

Enter the Kettlebell is the book that opened my yeas of proper lifting big time. As a former competitive bodybuilder in Sweden a thought that i know lifting, but that was so wrong =) After reading Enter the Kettlebell i stopped BB and now i am just doing Kettlebell the Hard style way and i am now a certified RKC instructor loving my new life.
All thanks to Pavels ETK book and his wise words.

Thank you Mr Tsatsouline i am for ever great full
Joakim Bohm RKC Sweden - Ängelholm Sweden

Great way to open new doors to superior all round strength Rated 9 out of 10

Pavel's instructions are clear and easy to follow. He tells you the correct way to do kettlebell exercises so that you may avoid injury and he provides a path that if you follow it you will realize strength and a physique you never thought possible! Kettlebells are great. Thanks Pavel!
Jeff Goddard - Charleston, SC

A manual to change your life with Rated 10 out of 10

At 42 years old I'm by far in the best shape of my life.

I just competed for the first time in the Tactical Strength Challenge. After training for the last 7 months I achieved a 365 lb deadlift, 12 pullups and 106 snatches with the 24 kg bell in 5 minutes. I also lost 40 lbs of body fat and gained 10 lbs of muscle.

The foundation for what I've accomplished came from months spent following Enter the Kettlebell strictly. This is the manual to change your life. It changes mine and I'm forever grateful to Pavel and Dragondoor for providing me with the real information I needed to become more strong and fit than I could have ever imagined.

Thank you!
Kai Johnson - East Palo Alto, California United States

Rx=Armbars and TGU's Rated 10 out of 10

I'm 55 years old, and I'm in the best shape of my life, thanks to kettlebells. Sounds like a Bowflex commercial, doesn't it? I look better, feel better, and am stronger than I was when I was 20, and I was a Division 1 baseball player way back then.
I started kettlebells last July, and was immediatley hooked and have been exercising 5-6 times a week since then. I did mostly swings and squats, because I couldn't do overhead work--I had a frozen right shoulder, thanks to Type 2 diabetes. Three months ago, I started doing arm bars to increase ROM in my shoulders--I couldn't even do 1 TGU with an 8 pound KB with my right arm--pretty sad, isn't it. I kept at it-every day I would hit the arm bars, and every day I could feel my ROM increasing.
Six weeks ago, I was finally able to perform a TGU with an 8 pound KB. I kept at it--three times a week, adding weight when I was ready. That brings me to yesterday--I did 16 TGU's per side using the 16kg KB in 11 minutes, 30 seconds. Three months ago, I was beginning to believe I would never be able to do TGU's and snatches, and now here I am doing both. WHOOHOO. Kettlebells--a fountain of youth for old farts.

Wayne Rueger - Mt. Vernon, IN

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Great Book Rated 10 out of 10

Incredible wealth of info!
Jeff - Hebron, KY

Shoud Have Made This Purchase Earlier! Rated 10 out of 10

Tsatsouline is interesting and easy to follow.The book kind of cuts to the chase without cutting corners on the basics.I should have made this purchase when I first heard about it. I will read more of Pavel Tsatouline's work.
Ron Davis,CSCS#D,NSCA-CPT#D - Oologah,Oklahoma

Another convert to kettlebells and Pavel Rated 9 out of 10

I have found the book and DVD terrific. After about a month I am still working on the "practice" but am getting close to approaching a "workout". I love the attention to detail, and am constantly going back to both the book and DVD. Both are essential in my opinion.

I am a newbie to kettlebells and am really enjoying the work. Already things like the wall squats have markedly improved my hip flexibility and decreased early morning lower back stiffness.

I have been reading Pavel for years now, but this book has made me a hard convert.

Steve Haran, aged 59 - Sydney, Australia

8 months with kettlebells Rated 10 out of 10

After posting a progress report on the Dragon Door forum, I was asked by Mr. Tsatsouline to submit a review. I do so gladly. My UPS man delivered a 28kg from Dragon Door today. He was struggling with it so I took it out of the truck for him. I took the kettlebell out of the box, knocked out some swings and did a pretty good get up with it. This "pretty good" prompted me to order 'Kettlebells From the Ground Up'. The get up is a move I want to try to master and I think the material will help me immeasurably. I've been training with kettlebells for 8 months following 'Enter The Kettlebell' religiously. The programs contained within are fantastic! I would ask all new Comrades reading this to stick with the training. The learning curve involved when starting with 16kg kicked my tail. I love this training so much, I've only missed two weeks and that was because I was on vacation and didn't have access to kettlebells.

The benefits I've reaped, in no particular order: hypertrophy of the chest, upper back and shoulders, an impressive carving of the abs, obliques and hips, a lower heart rate (48 bpm) and an incredible amount of hip power. As all athletes know, the hips are the key to good performance.

My wife is very impressed with the results; her family, whom I've only met on the webcam as they are from Korea, is impressed because I have nowhere near the physique of a typical 53 year old man. When we visit Korea this summer, I'm hoping to introduce my in-laws to kettlebell training.

Get this book: Mr. Tsatsouline writes in a humorous, yet easily understandable, style. Follow the protocols within, stick with it, you will be rewarded.
Bill Shailer - Cheshire, CT USA

It works Rated 10 out of 10

I 1st got my copy of ETK and read the intro where it exclaimed that the program minimum was probably enough for most people, and the instructions to "just do this". I read through the book and thought, program minimum, BS, where is the real stuff. I treated it like other fitness books and started honing my skills with the "real" excercises. I made some modest gains, got cocky and ordered a 24kg bell. (keep in mind I had not been able to work out for years do to a back injury). I am not a stranger to lifting or sports as I had done it off and on throughout my life was in the military, rugby etc.
Anyway, after messing around with various routines and seeing my results start to stall I decided, OK, I'll just do the program from the beginning with my shiny new red bell. I had no expectations. I mean really, how could working out about 45-60 minutes total in a week accomplish much. It will just get me ready for better things I thought.

I was so wrong. I really can't believe it. The "what the hell" effect has taken place. My body type is mostly ectomorphic. I have lifted for volume, heavy, compound and isolation in the past. It is very difficult for me to put on mass or get definition and gain strength beyond what my CNS adapts to. I have never had traps no matter how many shrugs or lat pulls or presses I did. I would only make some slight strength gains and slight muscle gains.
I can't believe this PM works! I have better shoulders and arms and waste than when I was 27 years old. I mean corded serious stuff is starting to emerge. The V shape has returned to my physique. Hell, I am 45 years old and crippled and have made some gains that I could not get 20 years ago.
Everything looks better, my body looks and feels "balanced". How can working out about 50 minutes a week and 2 exercises accomplish all of this? I guess it is aptly named the "what the hell effect".
The program minimum works. Don't skip it or brush it off, especially if you are new to kettlebells. You won't be sorry.
Vince - Chicago

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Simple and effective Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel not only describes the exercises, he gives you a natural progression and corrective exercises to 'trick' your body into doing them right. He also presents a simple program that, when followed, yields the results it promises. Buy the book, read it and do what it says. Report the results when finished.
Gary Berenbroick RKC - Berwyn, PA

My first baby steps in to the kettlebell brotherhood Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel, you evil, evil... genius. I just finished my first actual kettlebell workout and I was immediately reminded of my first steps in to MMA conditioning workouts, only this time I got better results in half the time. I did a few sets of swings, loaded squats, and get ups and I will be feeling it tomorrow, not so much as soreness, but as pride. I would like to believe I am a strong individual, but I am man enough to admit these simple routines convinced me otherwise and I have some work to do. Pavel, thank you for showing that effective routines do not need to be boring pieces of time consumption with complicated heaps of cable bound machinery surrounded by people who have no idea what a truly good fitness idea is. I am a kettlebell convert and I am looking forward to the pain tomorrow.
Mark - Binghamton, NY USA

Pavel's best book to date Rated 10 out of 10

Enter The Kettlebell is Pavel's best book ever. If you want to workout exclusively with kettlebells, this book does everything, but workout for you. The book is a complete home trainer, you'll learn about the history of kettlebells, preparations necessary prior to using your kettlebells, the RKC Program Minimum, the RKC Rite Of Passage, an explaination of ladders for pressing power, everything you need to know for an effective snatch workout, an FAQ chapter and a chapter on how kettlebells are manufactured. This book is extremely well written and Pavel's sense of humor is sprinkled throughout.

In the two plus weeks I've been doing the ETK workout, I've lost three pounds and my wife says I'm getting noticeably firmer and this is after a four week cycle with the PTP Bear workout . As a sixty-six year old surfer, I couldn't be happier and I'm just a kettlebell novice. A year from now I expect to be stronger, have more endurance and add a little more size to my frame. Thanks Pavel, for an excellent book.
Mike Horan - Poway, CA USA

Simple and Effective Program. Rated 10 out of 10

I have been on the Rite of Passage program from ETK for one month. Before this, I could press the 32kg kettlebell sometimes on a good day and it was shaky at best. Now, I can press that bell slowly and confidently for a few reps each time I pick it up. One month. I am excelling in my martial arts class, my workday is not physically taxing anymore ( I work at a brickyard, lots of heavy lifting). I am really reaching a new plateau of strength and conditioning. My whole body feels very strong. The constant improvements make it easy to keep going on the program. If you get stuck on this program, then you are simply not applying it correctly. It is impossible to not succeed on this program.
John Dixon - Woodbine, MD

this book is a necessity Rated 10 out of 10

like Bond, nobody does it better than Pavel.
I have already purchased a few of his and his comrads' books, then ordered this one for my father who is older and injured. The description sounded like just what he might be after with the 10 pounder I gave him.
I kept reading and re-reading the ads, and finally ordered one for myself. The book focused on narrow details that I had missed previously, and included information that I needed. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Kevin Moore - South Bend, IN USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

great guidance for amazing progress Rated 10 out of 10

I am 55 and wanted something to help me build more strength and endurance. I found dragon door and Pavel. In 13 weeks, following the instructions given in the ETK book and DVD I learned to do all of the basic move. I dropped from roughly 19% body fat to 9.8 % during this period and gained 1 lb. Doing it, I have had a great time. I did a session with an RKC trainer to make sure I was doing the moves right. She said that I was. This came from studying and applying the materials in ETK. If you want to grow stronger and feel better, this is the most effective way I have found to do so in a short time. What are you waiting for? Come join the Party!
Jon Kasik - Atlanta, GA USA

Where Were You 35 Years Ago? Rated 10 out of 10

It took me 54 years to find what I was looking for--a book and a method to get in shape, lose fat, and have the body and strength I always wanted--Thank you Pavel and "Enter the Kettlebell." Direct, to the point, all I had to add was willpower and committment.
I just started my 10th week with "Enter the Kettlebell", and my, oh, my, has it completely trashed all I thought I knew about "being in shape." I was a D1 baseball player in college in the 70's, and now realize that if I had the secrets of this book back then, I might have ended up in the Hall of Fame. I now realize that I have never been in as good a physical condition as I am now, thanks to this book and the methods within--all within the past ten weeks.
I can't wait to see what I am like after a year. Do yourself a favor, and get the book, and follow it's simple path--you will not be disappointed.
Wayne Rueger - Mount Vernon, IN USA

Great Book! Rated 10 out of 10

I've had my Kettle Bell for several months now and really was not using it to full potential. This book will help me to use my Kettle Bell properly and get a full and safe workout with it. The book is well laid out, is humorous and gives plenty of explainations for each exercise.
Tom Feltz - Fort Collins, CO USA

70 year old beginner Rated 10 out of 10

I have been running,swimming, and weightlifting for many year.I recently purchased a 25 and 35 lb. kettlebell. I then used Pavel's "Enter The Kettlebell" I am really hooked. The book makes it easy to learn the CORRECT way. Proper technique is vital and Pavel knows how to teach.
Larry Blackstone - Deerfield,IL USA

Add to the list of desert island fitness books Rated 10 out of 10

This book, like the tool it is about, is truly unique. I was familiar with the Dragon Door website. I checked it regularly, and did some research online about ketle bells. By the time I bought the book, I expected that it would just corroborate my assumptions about exercising with kettle bells. Frankly that was not the case at. There was a huge wealth of historic and background info I had not seen anywhere before, as well, drilled down to the particle level instructions as to what to do, how much of it to do, when to do it, and why. If I had to choose a handful of books, with which to be stranded on a desert island (along with my kettle bells of course), this would be on the list.

Steve Shear - Lawrence, NY

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Wow!! This is great stuff! Rated 10 out of 10

I have to say if you buy Kettlebells, this DVD and book should be right along with the bell. Everything a beginner needs, very informative, detailed and nothing you don't need. Plus Pavel's humor is great, so refreshing and unlike most fitness videos. A perfect 10!
David H - Covington, Indiana USA

Makes it simple, not easy. Rated 10 out of 10

Mr. Tsatsouline breaks things down to their base components in this book. This is good for people like me who are new to k-bells. I also tend to jump into things head-long. This book has been good for me in that I have cooled my jets a little bit and am patiently learning to do things the right way. It's a book about working out across a lifetime, not just something to do for a week.
mf - A-town USA

good honest book Rated 9 out of 10

"Enter the Kettlebell" demystifies lilfting through a simple down to basics style. Tsatsouline emphasises sustainability and health throughout the book. unlike fad fitness quick fixes this book takes a long view that facilitates quick gains with the overall view that longevity of the athelete is tantamount. avoiding injury by employing sound technique has enabled me to enjoy my kettlebells and see positive changes in strength, weight, energy and the all impressive WTH factor! thanks Pavel!
andy capadouca - vancouver, bc ca

Pure Gold!!! Rated 10 out of 10

This book shows you what to do, how to do it, and how often! It takes you from start to finish on KettleBell Exercises. The exercises, such as the swing, don't look like they'll do as much as they will until you start doing them correctly! The best book I've seen to take you into the true world of exercises that really make you strong and really give you top notch cardio all in one package!
Pat "Hawk" Hardy - Silsbee, TX USA

A No Brainer Rated 10 out of 10

If you want a no nonsense and easy way to learn kettlebells, this is the book and program for you. Founded in the basics, you will get stronger. You will get in better shape. It is simple and challenging wrapped into one package. I love it and you will too.
Michael Sicuranza - Wilmington, Delaware USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Informative Rated 7 out of 10

Well, I didn't know much about kettlebells or how to use them, but this book is very informative and provides the basics on how to get started. I recommend buying this book before you buy a kettlebell, because it gives you tips on how to choose which kettlebell size you should start with.

Bobby - Italy

Good bye gym Rated 9 out of 10

I got this book after 2 months of working out with an RKC trainer and my own KB's at home. I knew the book would primarily cover the basics (ie. the swing, press...) and I wanted any more assistance I could get with my form. Pavel, again, was precise and simple in his delivery. I read the reviews before I buy stuff with Dragon Door, and I could have sworn several people complained that there were no routines. This concerned me, but I don't know what they're talking about. Between PTP, Naked Warrior, and Enter the KB, I was able to put together a complete workout, all of which was spelled out with options at the back of this book. I'm doing 3 days of presses and swings/snatches, and 2 variety days. I'm also incorporating abs and pistols. I was glad to see after just 2 months that I could already press 53's comfortably 5 times. Thanks Pavel. I quit going to my gym.
David - Ellicott City, MD

How Do I Love ETK, Let Me Count the Ways? Rated 10 out of 10

The benefits I gained from ETK-style kettlebell training:

- Fat loss
- Muscle gain
- Cardiovascular endurance (finally!)
- Hip power
- Grip of steel
- Run faster
- Jump higher
- Shoulders and back like granite
- Physique closer to an old-time strongman
- Burn more calories from laughter when people's eyes bug out watching me snatch 70 pounds

Pavel cuts kettlebell training down to the essentials, breaks down the movements well enough to learn them from the DVD, and has a great sense of humor.

My only major recommendation: get both the book and DVD. It would be tough to learn something so new just from a book.
Albert - Marinette, WI, USA

Go from average to strong Rated 10 out of 10

Follow Pavel's simple advice and get strong. Its that simple. I had worked with kettlebells for a year before getting ETK and could barely press a 32kg kettlebell and was in the 120's in the Secret Service Snatch Test. A year of ETK and I was able to do 240 in the SSST and Military Press a 32kg and a 16kg kettlebell in one hand! And the 405 lb deadlift was a nice bonus too.

Thanks Pavel for making me a better man!
Sean Schniederjan - West St. Paul, MN

Weightlifting x 10 !!!! Rated 10 out of 10

Easy to read and simple to understand, if you're into physical fitness at all, this book is a necessity for your collection.

His writing style is direct and to the point and he has a great sense of humor. There are also many clear pictures illustrating the exercises throughout the book.

I read the book from cover to cover the day it came in the mail. Two days later I went through it again to make sure I didn't miss anything. It was just as enjoyable to read the second time around.

If you're smart you will also buy his other two books which I also highly recommend; "Power to the People" and "The Naked Warrior".

I've been lifting weights and working out for over 30 years and this simplifies everything enormously! One kettlebell! ...instead of a whole bunch of bars and plates and dumbbells! You don't even need two of the same weight. I can now get on a bus with my kettlebell and go work out at the park if I choose, instead of in my dark basement. Try that with your set of weights or Universal gym!

Miles Andrews - Littleton, CO

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

The "tsar" of the kettlebell books! Rated 10 out of 10

Just as the snatch is the tsar of the kettlebell drills, this book is the tsar of all kettlebell books, if not of all available exercise books in the world! I had the DVD before, but decided to buy the book too, for some more detailed descriptions, and I'm glad I did! If been looking for this since I started working out in the gym years ago. This book (and DVD) saved me from getting bulky and gave me strength in return (much more manly if you ask me). Expect results in a week (both in strength and looks).
Martijn Kruiten - Velserbroek, The Netherlands

Perfect Rated 10 out of 10

Take a photo of yourself. Buy this book. Buy a suitable sized Kettlebell. Follow the program to the letter. Take another photo of yourself. Compare the two. Be glad you found Pavel.
Matthew Green uk - Manchester, UK

Hidden Value. Rated 10 out of 10

Both the book and the DVD are nothing other than profound. Mr. Tsatsouline has transfered his vast knowledge of a particularly effective piece of fitness equipment (kettlebells) into a comprehensive strength and fitness system. If I have a disapointment, it would be that kettlebells and Mr. Tsatsouline's ever refining approach were unavailable in the 70's when I started resistance training.
In the last 3 years I have lost 30 lbs. which has, I believe, eliminated my diagnosed sleep apnea. Kettlebell training has significantly rehabilitated my left shoulder subsequent to extensive shoulder surgery only four months ago.
Phil van Rijt - Alberta Canada

ETK + Consistency = Kettlebell mastery. Rated 10 out of 10

This book is the beginning and end resource for kettlebell training.

Applying the RKC philosophy of "Do fewer things better" this book contains the full depth of the basics of kettlebell training.

For anyone who is serious about the learning kettlebells,"Enter the kettlebell" is a must read, the perfect intro and reference guide to the martial art of strength training.

David Whitley, Sr RKC - Nashville TN

ETK is awesome!!! Rated 10 out of 10

I have lost 45lbs, my chronic back pain is gone, and the days of me being injured EVERY SINGLE TIME I GET THROWN TO THE MAT are gone! I have gotten more raw strength and cardio conditioning out of one year of kettlebell training, than ten years of martial arts training.
Thank you Pavel!
Shane Grubbs - Madison, MS USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

This is an unpaid endorsment ! Rated 10 out of 10

Buy this book and apply it's teachings! You will be rewarded with strength, endurance and changes in body composition. You do have to work at it, but pavel shows you how. Not kind of, I mean he shows you specifically how! This is a rep by rep guide. You follow the book and get strong, it's that simple!!!
Mike66 - Ottawa Il

disappointed Rated 4 out of 10

I was really disappointed in this book. I thought this book would include more exercises and workout formats. The book cost over $42 with shipping and was definately less than I had hoped for.
Maury Wiegand - Bozeman, MT

KB Start Up Rated 10 out of 10

I have just started using KB's, and following Enter The KettleBell. Reading the first couple weeks worth of workouts disapointed me at first, they looked easy, but as soon as I did my first swing I realized a KB is more than meets the eye. I have a 20kg, and am feeling results after a week of "practice". I look forward to feeling the pain of the advanced routines. I HIGHLY reccomend this book and the KB for people who want to strength train, but don't want to be part of the gym scene. I just got out of the Army where there was a free gym within a mile of anywhere on post, and I could cut out of work to lift because lifting was technically part of work. Now I am faced with the time constraints of the real world, and the KB gives me what I want...PAIN and GAIN.
Bulldog 3-6 - FL, USA

Very good intro on kettlebells Rated 9 out of 10

This book is excellent to beginners (but heres also a lot of good information for more advanced trainers). Good pictures, short and clear explanations. I only wish that I had purchased this book immediately when I started practising with kettlebells, it would have saved me from many problems.
Petri - Helsinki, Finland

New to Kettlebell training! Rated 10 out of 10

I am still reading the book and enjoy it a lot. I like Pavel's sense of humor and I couldn't agree with him more about the benefits of his training regiment. I was a SWAT agent in the FBI for 30 years and always enjoyed staying in shape. The training makes so much sense.
I wish I had purchased a DVD to go along with the book as I think it might make the initial break in period go a little faster.
Great book! I will be ordering some of the others.
Lynn F. - Eden, Utah USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

pain Rated 9 out of 10

I love the basics and how they are explained. I wish there were more 'workouts' and to be fair I found a great workout in the magazine that was sent with the book. Pavel's faces when demonstating the 'wrong way' are great.
Craig (USMC RET) - port townsend, wa

The next best thing to training with Pavel himself! Rated 10 out of 10

Having had the opportunity to train with Pavel at two of his seminars, Enter the Kettlebell is the next best thing to training with him. His written direction is to the point and covers every aspect of the movement. He allows his humor to come through in his unique style. The most important thing is that his teaching really works. The method of training using the ladders gives you immediate results. This is by far, along with the Naked Warrior, the most effective training tools for strength I have ever come across.
Guy Hall - Umatilla, OR USA

Enter the Kettlebell DVD a must see before you lift your kettlebell. Rated 10 out of 10

I recently purchased the "Enter the Kettlebell" DVD and was amazed at how good it was. Pavel's knowledge of the subject matter is only exceeded by how well he teaches it. The exercises are explained and demostrated by Pavel using a step by step method. Most importantly he stresses safety and how not to get injured by using improper technique. I only wish I saw this video before I started using a kettlebell, I would of avoided alot of beginer mistakes. "Enter the Kettlebell" should be seen by anybody interested in training with a kettlebell.
Kevin - New York, NY

The Best Yet Rated 9 out of 10

As an out of shape couch potato, I found the book very helpful in starting to get myself in shape. Pavel's dry wit comes across in the book as well as the the video. The new beginning workout is excellent and I highly recommend getting this book before you even purchase a KB. Good Work Comrade
- Richmond Virginia

An absolute must for all kettlebell athletes.. Rated 10 out of 10

The ETK program, both book and dvd (I suggest owning both) are excellent. This program is a definitive guide on how to safely and effectively train with kettlebells. It takes all the guess work out of your training. The programs for success are clearly outlined in an easy to follow manner. The explanations are clear, detailed, and offer a safe and effective way to get the most out of your training in short, effective sessions. The dvd is a must have so that you can see the exercises being done, and the book goes into more detail and serves as a great resource to have next to you during your training sessions. I have purchased almost every product Pavel has offered, and they are all great. But ETK is the best produced and in my opinion the most informative of them all, not to mention a 12 month money back guarantee! How can you lose?? I don't know how they are going to top this one!
Thanks Pavel and Dragondoor.
Jon Frost - naples, fl usa

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Better than advertised-The book and DVD are amazing and eye opening. Rated 10 out of 10

I had heard about kettlebells from Dr Michael Yessis' writings about Soviet sport and Kinisiology years ago. I saw my first ones at Derek Brigham's basement(he did the layout and design on the books)After doing some kettlebell workouts with Derek, I was amazed at how intense the workout was-but you could get a really good workout in 30-40 minutes. I got a 53 pound Russian Red as my Christmas present as well as the DVD "Enter the Kettlebell". I have been using the Kettlebell on off days when I cannot do my interval training or my other workouts in the Gym(At this point in my life, I do mostly body weight exercises like dips, pushups, pullups and ab work) I'm 46 years old, I play rugby, and I feel like the kettlebell training has put me a step ahead of where my conditioning was a year ago when I first started to play where I live near Minneapolis. My pants fit looser, and people have been remarking how "buff" I look. More importantly, I FEEL good using this routine. I would like to thank Derek and Pavel both for this amazing book and DVD.
Steve Adams, RN - New Hope, MN

Everything it promises Rated 10 out of 10

Enter the Kettlebell has made me sweat and almost lose my stomach a couple of times. But, if you are looking for tangible results it is a must. The program is easy to understand, but takes guts to follow. I have lost 25 lbs of fat while just doing the program minumum and watching how many calories I take in. My physique is more defined, I have more stamina and strength.
I feel better, and the book has made me realize that I can reach my fitness goals.
The DVD is also a must, but if you are only going to buy one; buy the book.
clay - Laramie, WY

The best Pavel has to offer! Rated 10 out of 10

This is the most comprehensive book with the best explanations. All the details leave no question unanswered regarding form or pracice. I love all the workout formats.
Rachel- massage therapist - Rapid City, South Dakota

This book breaks down kettlebell training like nothing else!! Rated 10 out of 10

An awesome addition to RKC, Pavel's first book on kettlebells.
shawn baldwin - Bryant, AR USA

ETK Success Story Rated 10 out of 10

I just want to say how ETK program has changed my life. I been doing kettlebells on and off for a couple of years. I was lost at times because I really didn't know a program to follow. I purshased ETK after reading how wonderful the program was on this forum. I'm glad to say that I have lost 30 pounds in the last 6 months on ETK. I currently doing C&P ladders and swings with a 24kg kettlebell. I also do pullups with 15 lbs weight vest after every C&P and one legged deck squats. I know that my numbers aren't great compared to the others on this forum, but it's a great achievement to me. My girlfriend, Best friend and his girlfriend are also doing kettlebell with me after seeing my results. I'm going to start the fire academy with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in a week and I feel that I can handle what they throw at me because of the ETK program. Thank you Pavel and all of the Dragondoor community for all of your wisdom.
Jose - Miami, FL

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Follow this program and get stronger Rated 10 out of 10

I'm on my second cycle of clean/press and pullup ladders as prescribed by Pavel. I've been following this program to the T and am getting incredible results. I started with the 24kg moved up to the 28kg, and am now ready for the 32kg. I am also doing my pullups with the 20kg around my waist and am now ready to take on the 24kg. Just for kicks, the other day, I did a five minute snatch test with the 24kg bell and cranked out 134 reps. This is without doing any formal snatch training in at least one year. I was shocked, the carry over from the clean/presses was obvious. I look forward to pressing the beast and knocking out at least 230 reps in my next ten minute snatch test. I will stick to this program until I reach my goals.

I've been a high school Athletic Trainer, Strength/Conditioning coach since 1990, and an RKC since 2003, so I have lots of books in my library. ETK is a must for anyone interested in getting results for themselves or their athletes/clients.
Mike Stehle RKC - Avon, NJ USA

Excellent Book Rated 9 out of 10

I just got the book, and learned a lot. It goes from the basics to proper technigues of the snatch and clean press. What I like is that Pavel is all about getting it right. There is no room for error or improper technique. I believe that it is going to help me with my physical fitness and goals. I would encourage anyone interested in kettlebell training to purchase the book.
Mike - Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Beginner? Advanced? THIS set will help you progress even further! Rated 10 out of 10

I've been using kettlebells for a few years now, but this set is an excellent addition to anyone's arsenal of knowledge. Not only can you use the principles taught for kettlebells, but for many other types of odd-object lifts as well. I HIGHLY recommend this if you're a beginner and I also HIGHLY recommend it if you're more advanced. The book and DVD go hand-in-hand explaining every fine detail of kettlebell lifting. It will teach you to be safe, powerful, and elite. If you want to be RKC or just get your fitness level in the RIGHT gear, then get this set!
TRAIN HARD, TRAIN SMART... live to fight another day!

Gavin, "little" U.S. Army - Colorado, USA

Excellent with workbook Rated 10 out of 10

I just recently purchased the ETK workbook and it has changed everything. Instead of me going into the workouts without a clear plan of attack, my gains have jumped dramatically and my endurance on the hockey rink is incredibly improved! Thank you for this incredible product!
Jason - Lakewood, WI USA

Worth every penny. Rated 9 out of 10

This book is a terrific resource for anyone beginning to train with kettlebells. I tried to create my own regimen based on the Russian Kettlebell Challenge book, but that wasn't working out too well. I was hesitant about buying the book because of the price, but eventually I did and I don't regret it. Pavel gives lots of helpful tips to prepare your body for KBs, he details the finer points of the exercises, and he gives structured (simple but very effective) regimens that have helped me to notice a difference in strength after only 2 weeks. I feel great.
I recommend this book to any beginner or even an intermediate girevik. Enjoy the pain!
Shane - Brockton, MA, USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Get this book Rated 10 out of 10

This book is straight to the point and easy to read. If you are familiar with kettlebells, you will learn a lot more useful tips. If you are a beginner, this book is an awesome place to start.
Gene N - Staten Island, NY

GREAT BUY Rated 10 out of 10

This book is great especially if you are new to kettlebells. Not only does it give fantastic photos and instructions on exercises, it gives you an "idiot-proofed" routine.
As with all of Pavel's products, this is an awesome book and worth every penny.
Bois - Montgomery, AL. USA

Simple & Effective Rated 10 out of 10

Clears up alot of confusion. Basically follow this book and you will get stronger.
Dan Anderson RKC - Lenoir, N.C.

THE EVIL EMPIRE STRIKES BACK with ETK against weakness Rated 10 out of 10

Again, PAVEL delivers nothing but RESULTS. Just when you thought the bar couldn't be raised any higher, The Evil Russian presents ETK. Written in his signature concise and witty prose, ETK makes the complex simple. ETK is a foolproof recipe for KB success at any level -just do not deviate from the party line. New PR's will be future frequent occurrences.

BELIEVE THE HYPE:"...gorilla shoulders and tree-swinging traps."
My back, shoulders, and arms are bigger than ever after just 3 short months. I added the optional pull-up ladders and overload presses as outlined in the bonus report to my Rite of Passage.

At 6', 205 lb, my Rite of Passage milestones to date:
Start: C&P 40kg X 1 reps -l,r /// Snatch 24kg X 168 / 10 min
Week 1- C&P 32kg X 5 (1,2,3) -l,r
Week 3- C&P 32kg X 5 (1,2,3,4,5) -l,r
Week 4- C&P 40kg X 5 reps -l,r /// SSST 24kg X 179 / 10 min
Week 8- C&P 40kg X 7 reps -l,r /// SSST 24kg X 189 / 10 min
Week 9- C&P 40kg X 5 (1,2,3) -l,r
Week 12- SSST 24kg X 200 / 10 min
Week 13- C&P 40kg X 5 (1,2,3,4,5) -,r

Buy ETK.
TAKE YOUR RITE OF PASSAGE and Grow Like a Silverback Gorilla.
Then Go Buy Bigger Shirts.
Kevin Solomon - Middleburg, Pennsylvania USA

Exercise in full sense Rated 10 out of 10

I am a Hungarian. I studied on the Sport University in Hungary. I tried many different methods to build strength and muscules. I experience sofar that the best way to improve my strength was to do lumberjack work in a forest. When I was doing it I had to throw 20-40 kg (about 40 - 80- pounds) wood pieces to upper places, cut tree etc. I realized and experienced that using the kettlebell gives me the similar or same improvement.
It is awesome. I still would love to go into a forest to work but the exercise part can be done in my room and with my kettlebell by uing this book.
This book has very good instruction and pictures to it so I can improve my technique and get better result.
Today I am using a 64 pounds kettelbell. 2 months ago the 32 pounds was a challenge.
Zoltan Kegl - Los Angeles, CA USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Excellent! Rated 10 out of 10

Mr. Tsatsouline has done it again. ETK is more focused, and just as beneficial as RKC. As he wrote in NW, Mr. Tsatsouline focuses on doing fewer things better. Nothing is lost in the transition from RKC to ETK, thanks to the variety days. He makes progress easier to measure, and with just as much attention to detail.

I also appreciate the great information on the DD website, and the current issue of Hard Style (Fall 2006) for the Long Push Press, which will help a lot whenever a heavier kettlebell is in order.

Thanks for your time.
Shaun Schuyler - Littleton, CO USA

Summarize! Rated 8 out of 10

The book is good with a nice blend of technical information and informal descriptions. However as with most of Pavel's books I wish there were more one page outlines that would neatly summarize the information presented in the previous chapter or chapters. Charts and outlines that summarize the approach please.
Rick Carlstrom - San Francisco

Effective & Efficient Rated 10 out of 10

This book has stripped away all of the "frills" associated with kettlebells. Pavel truly encapsulates the core of kettlebell training. This book is even better than his first kettlebell book. I was truly like the Russian who went mad with the multiple choices for coffee. Now, I have coffee or I do not have coffee. This book has given me new direction and goals to work toward.
Paul J Naredo - Lubbock, TX USA

Great Rehab Tool - Watch and Learn from the Best Rated 10 out of 10

“Enter the Kettlebell!” by Pavel is simplistic in its approach, yet absolutely great at the same time. After you do yourself the great favor of getting this DVD and Book, do yourself another favor. Learn how to use your remote to work the rewind and “Previous section” reverse-scan functions of your DVD player. Reason? You need to take full advantage of re-listening to Pavel and re-watching his well-explained subtle intricacies of how to lift, swing, and overall how to “SAFELY” use the kettlebell . Re-watching each step individually or as a group is like re-watching a good movie again and again. You see and understand things better each time when you really pay attention. Pavel is not just a great athlete – in his own concise and dry-humored style he is a phenomenal teacher. Thanks Dragon Door for the great publications!!!
I appreciate Pavel’s direct approach, and how he constantly says “It’s OK “ to just do parts of a routine – he shows you how to slowly build up to the routines. I’m definitely looking forward to more, as I am 53 y.o, 6 foot, currently 275# (and finally losing with the help of KB’s); 4 levels of my neck were fused 4 yrs ago, along with 3 joints in my left foot fused 2 yrs ago and both Achilles tendons resected and reattached. It has strengthened my wrists dramatically. Of the different things I’ve tried, including “the sissy machines” and bodyweight routines, the Kettlebell is superb in its’ basic, primal and functional approach.
Hank Mosher - Birch Run, Michigan

Very Informative Book Rated 9 out of 10

I really am enjoying this book. Pavel has such a unique way of explaining and demonstrating each exercise. His style is very special. He makes learning the kettlebell techniques fun.
Robin McGill - Tampa, FL USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Great book Rated 10 out of 10

Clear and precise instructions on moves. This book is even better in combination with the workbook offered by Punchgym.com. Together they offer a huge program designed to "de-sissify" you.
steve - denver

Incredibly fast progress in the press Rated 10 out of 10

Recently finished the ETK press-ladders. In 5 weeks I went from being able to do a double on my strong arm (and occasionally still failing singles on my weak) to being able to press 5 x 1,2,3,4,5 on both arms with the 32 kg KB.

I'm far from a high-level strength-athlete but I have lifted on many protocols for around 10 years and I can honestly say I have never experienced any progress this fast and steady. And that's with just three pressing-sessions per week, and not even busting my butt on two of them.

My hat is off to Pavel for outlining yet another simple and yet surprisingly effective method. ETK is an excellent strength-book.
Anders Eriksson - Gothenburg, Sweden

Recipe for kettlebell success at any level Rated 10 out of 10

Though ETK was written almost 5 years after the Russian Kettlebell Challenge, it really serves as a prequel to the RKC book. ETK provides all the necessary readiness self-tests, assistance exercises, and program basics for a beginner, while at the same time providing advanced kettlebellers a great opportunity to reacquaint themselves with the basics. Everything is here.

I bought a 40kg kettlebell in April and couldn’t budge it off either shoulder. I started the ROP program in mid-July and began working the ladders with my 32kg KB, as well as fine-tuning my pressing “groove”. Exactly 2 months later, in September, I pressed the 40kg right-handed for 2 single reps in 5 minutes, and came close on the left side! I’ve had similar success in the snatch test, recently passing the US Secret Service Snatch Test, largely due to following Pavel’s program to the letter.

The hardest part for me with this program is getting used to the built-in easy and moderate days. For those who, like me, tend to push 100% all the time, this program is good medicine, as it gives you “permission” to have easier days. Also, using dice to determine duration of swing/ snatch sets is quite ingenious. I used to dread the death-march swing sets that awaited me later in the day on my old program. With ETK, I don’t find out what my set duration will be until I roll the dice, after I’m already fired up from my pressing ladders. The workouts can sometimes be tedious (and Pavel addresses this, essentially by saying “Get over it.”). If you want to be entertained, go watch TV and eat marshmallows. You shall become one. But if you seek results over entertainment, get this book and DVD. It is truly a recipe for success. Thanks for another great work, Pavel!
ScottA - Northeast GA USA

Hard and Simple, the way it should be! Rated 10 out of 10

I just received my copy of Enter the Kettlebell! and could not put it down. I, like many, was confused by the shear volume of training techniques, methods and tools out there. I am a simple guy...I like my workouts hard, but simple. ETK delivers just that and more. Very practical, understandable and essential if you are starting KB training. What a relief to learn I can train hard without juggling so many variables. The book is very informative and I found myself laughing frequently at Pavel's wry comments and sense of humor, which comes through very well. This is a very good manual and resource that I will read again and again. I cannot recommend it enough.
Kevin Kelly - Sparta, TN

The standard reference Rated 10 out of 10

I really think this has become the standard text. When KBs first arrived, most books, including RKC were focused on the actual exercises, lots of them. Now the focus is on putting the routine together in a reasonable way. This book does just that, promoting mastery of a few basics with simple, measurable milestones for gauging progress. Excellent. My favorite Pavel book so far (though I don't have Beyond Bodybuilding yet, it is on the way).
Howard - DuPont, WA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Just what the new giryevik needs Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel has put together just what I needed. A clear plan to build a strong lean body is clearly outlined in this book. I have been lifting KB on and off for about 1 year and have not been sure of my exercize methodology. Now I am sure of my routine and feel secure in my method of execution. Definitely recommended for a starting point for newcomers to the sport or for the old pros. Thumbs up!!!
Musa - NW Indiana USA

Lots of info in here! Rated 10 out of 10

This is the kind of book I will have to read again and again. Success is all in the details and there are many in here. Lots of pics of the right way and the wrong way to do things. Love the prep stuff needed to do before the swing is even attempted.
Contains some sensible and useful progressions to master the moves. Everything is easy to understand especially if you have read any of the other books (and you really need to if you want to learn this stuff correctly and be great at what you do)Russian KB challenge, Naked Warrior, Super joints and Relax into stretch. My Snatch is already improved!
R. Troch - NYC

serious biz Rated 10 out of 10

wonderful purchase. no nonsense, just the facts. addresses many of the questions I had after reading pavel's rkc book.
jeff zarling - santa maria, CA

Essential Kettlebells for Dummies Rated 10 out of 10

I am very glad that I purchased the Enter the Kettlebell book and DVD. I had bought the "Power to the People" book and video a few years ago and it changed the way I train (practice) with weights ever since. So I have followed what Pavel has instructed ever since on exercises, weight training, stretching, joint mobility, etc. When I purchased and started to train with kettlebells I entered into a new method of weight training that has strengthened my body in ways standard weight training never could. The Enter the Kettlebell has broken down the basics of kettlebell training to its bare essentials on how to correctly train with kettlebells that his and other RKC instructors previous training books and videos lacked in the minute by minute detail. This makes all the other training books and videos even more effective because the essential correct form and safety control is are the most important components in every exercise and training method. It is not that his and the others training books and videos were wrong, they just missed the essential "kettlebells for Dummies" basic instruction for novices like myself who train on our own. This has helped me to pay attention to the fine details of the swings, snatches, presses and cleans. As always with Pavel and the other RKC instructors safety and correct no nonsense training methods are emphasized in both instruction and demonstrations. Kettlebell practice has literally strengthened and trained my body to safely work with weight bearing activities that require me to be in movement. I am amazed at how it even has helped my digestive system work more efficiently. This proves that proper lifestyle diet and exercise do assist in the overall health of the body. Kettlebell practice has helped me to train my body to automatically brace my abs as I perform movements with my body especially when I am lifting and moving various weighted objects. This has literally kept me from injury. Essentially all the exercises and weight training (standard lifting and kettlebell ballistics), stretching, joint mobility, etc. have the same core purpose for our bodies: to strengthen and train them to safely perform all forms of movement with and without weight bearing objects at any position possible for the body to move in. Everyone who trains or wants to train with kettlebells should get this book and DVD. Thanks Pavel and to all the RKC instructors.
Doug Jarvi - Columbus, Ohio

What you've been waiting for Rated 8 out of 10

Having had KB's for a couple of years and pretty much messing around with them and combining them with a PTP program (on which i made great strength gains, took my DL from 176lbs to 330lbs for 2 sets of 5) I took a break from PTP and just did KB's, then went back to DL and found I had a heap of strength available.
I then wanted to just do KB exercises but battled to get a bit more of a structured workout with them. Enter the Kettlebell has solved this problem for me, a clear, concise regime for any strength and fitness level is available plus giving one enough freedom for variety.
As with all Pavel's books this one cuts to the core of training, keeping the workouts short and frequent and focussing on the basics. If you want to become a Girevik get the book and enjoy the pain!
Charles - South Africa

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Instant strength boost !!! Rated 10 out of 10

I had trained to the point where I could one arm press the 32kg KB for sets of 2-3 jerky reps (BW 82kgs),after recieving,reading and applying the revised techniques in "Enter the Kettlebell" I did sets of 5 with strict form and a feeling of power . After one week I could C&P 2x32kg KB's for a rep or two . I Know that if I continue in this manner with the material in the book,it will only be a couple of months and I'll be pressing the 40kg bulldog and getting 200+ reps in the snatch test , A man at last . Thank you Pavel and the people at Dragondoor for this and all your great products.
Andrew Edwards - Riverstone NSW Australia

Keeps strength and energy at high level Rated 10 out of 10

Enter the Kettlebell rates as one of the best purchases I have made. It is understandable and easy to follow the instructions. I am excited about my workouts and look forward to them. Using kettlebells has helped keep my strength and conditioning at a high level. I have the energy and strength to pursue the activities I enjoy - even at the age of 63.
Ron Miller - Honeyville, UT USA

Yet another masterpeice in Pavel's collection Rated 10 out of 10

I have all of the KB books Pavel offers. I've been practicing KB off and on for about 4 years now. This book has really helped me understand how I need to build up strength and endurance so I don't over do it and end up hurting myself. I've been getting stronger faster with more endurance. If I could reccomend only one single book from Pavel on KB, this would be the one.
Bert Marley - Oak Harbor, Washington

Pavel does it again! Rated 10 out of 10

The speznaz special forces trainer formerly known as Pavel Tsatsouline has now updated the basic requirements of the very extreme russian kettlebell training following his review of his own and his 'comrade's' experiences.

Pavel now includes transverse plane exercises, minimal requirements for feats of strength (to qualify you as a real man), in depth programming plans, useful historical facts and other technical information and progressions. All presented in his own strange and ironic brand of humour.

Thanks Pavel, the updates are bang on! You keep me addicted to the kettlebells and I look forward to meeting you in August.

Well presented and indispensable resource for kettlebellers!

Happy Swinging guys and gals! ;-)
Jason Dean - Leeds, England

A must have for all KB users Rated 10 out of 10

This is the most comprehensive book ever written on kettlebell training. It does not matter if you are a KB expert or a a raw beginner; there is something in here for everyone. I have learned that the difference between being a good trainer / coach is knowing how to fix "little things" in a simple way and Pavel teaches all those tricks and much more in this amazing text.
T. Phillips RKC - Marlboro, NJ USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

I enjoy most of the exercises. Rated 9 out of 10

Good book on kettlebell exercises. Liked It.
Larocque - Canada

Pavel Still the Kettlebell King! Rated 10 out of 10

Enter the Kettlebell is fantastic! I hate to admit it but, after reading The Russian Kettlebell Challenge, viewing it's companion video, and reading and viewing numerous other resources; I still had problems putting a usable, time-efficient kettlebell program together. Working two jobs and having a family to take care of, I have minimal spare time and wanted a workout that would completely maximize my available workout time. Well, this is it! Clearly written and exceptionally well illustrated, it brought everything together for me. I have been using it for a month, and my gains have already been through the roof! I have lost 18 lbs of body fat, went down two pants sizes, and am still going strong! Enter the Kettlebell brought together everything I had previously read on kettlebell lifting, and gave it all a brand new relevance and usability. I am trying lifts with the kettlebells I have never tried before and doing them with confidence. Thanks Pavel!
Kory Dykstra - Gwinn, Michigan United States

Kettlebell lifting for DUMMIES! Rated 10 out of 10

I like so many others was at a loss at what to do and how to do it. Rest assured in this book Pavel explains in great detail how to get the most for your Kettlebell buck. If you're new or a veteran get this book and do it. I really like the coffee or no coffee approach. If you think this is a gimmick just to sell another book on Kettlebells you're dead wrong. Get this book and enjoy the pain!
Bob Miller Corrections Officer - Idaho

Get excited …and Get this book! Rated 10 out of 10

Enter the Kettlebell should be required reading for anyone who is serious about strength and conditioning.
If you are not familiar with Pavel Tsatsouline's works, this is the best introduction I can imagine. He has the background for providing training information for a wide base of individuals.
Here is a book that can help you go from beginner level to the fullest extent of your abilities.
I am over 60, coming back from a physician imposed layoff from exercising and I am very enthusiastic about this program.
The opportunity is there for using this as a tool to improve your functional abilities.
Try it, you'll like it!
As I am writing this, there are currently 77 reviews on the Dragondoor.com website. I was pleased to notice that all of them have comments and observations that voice almost everything I had thought to say.
Try it, you'll like it!

Jim Burns - Bentonville, AR USA

Another Excellent Book from Pavel! Rated 10 out of 10

A ton of useful training information and some good laughs, too! I get almost as much enjoyment reading Pavel's advice on what not to do as I do reading the cutting-edge training info. You need this book.
Al Hubbard - Greensboro, NC, USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Simple and powerful Rated 10 out of 10

I think ETK is the best book on kettlebells right now. It gives a lot of information on the subject in a clear manner, and doesn't try to show 1000 different exercises. The program is hard and simple, a lot like PTP but for kettlebells.

I like Pavel's writing a lot. The text is easy to follow, even for someone like me who has english as a second language. Still, the book doesn't treat it's readers as idiots. I like the sense of humor also.
I think everyone who trains or thinks of starting with kettlebells will benefit from this book.
marks - Finland

Enter the Kettlebell Rated 10 out of 10

The best I've Seen!
judith hansen - minneapolis, Minnesota United States

Kettlebell Domination Rated 10 out of 10

It's very simple really, kettlebells dominate over all other strength tools. Pavel puts it clearly and simply. Easy to follow, effective workouts. Pavel quite simply leads the revolution!
Doug Sides - Rockford IL

More good lessons from Pavel Rated 8 out of 10

I've been reading "Enter the Kettlebell" for a week or two now. It's mostly very clear, simple, no nonsense, practical, and useful -- very similar to PTP and Naked Warrior, which I also have. It has a similar stripped-down approach, covering basics w/o frills. Unexpected for me was the material on stretching and getting prepared for kettlebell work: good stuff. I think it's worth what I paid. The book has background info (KB history, how KBs are made) that perhaps could have been omitted, but it's interesting and adds to my appreciation for what I'm doing with KB, so I'm glad it's there.

Gripes? The paper and print quality seems somewhat cheap. There's an obvious typo in the labels on the get-up photo sequence, in which one that's clearly showing an error to avoid is labeled as one more step. (The tip-off: Pavel has extremely goofy expressions when he demonstrates errors -- in this case the error being that his KB bearing arm isn't perpendicualr to the deck. (In the correct form photos he doesn't look goofy at all, he looks deadly.) And occasionally something is mentioned almost in passing that becomes important later, and I find myself paging back to find what it was I missed... of course, maybe this is a criticism of me rather than the book.

Anyway, for someone wanting to learn KB on their own, I think this book is certainly worthwhile. I recommend it.

P.S. why "Pavel?" Aren't we Americans smart enough to spell "Tsatsouline?"
Charles N. Steele - Belgrade MT

Enter the Kettlebell Rated 10 out of 10

i have The Russian Kettlebell Challenge, Power to the People, Naked Warrior, and other dvd's and books from the dragon door forum. All of Pavel's books are great, and informative, and he never stops teaching. The information in this book is excellent and a great help. Even if you already have the Russian Kettlebell Challenge and don't think you need this book buy it. You won't be sorry, my form has improved which translates for me into strength gains.
Goat - Hampton Bays, NY/ Tempe, AZ USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

AWESOME Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel justs keeps on expanding information on kettlebell training. An AWESOME book!
Christian Lombardo - Huntington, New York

Pavel produces the goods once again! Rated 10 out of 10

This book is another gem offered by Dragondoor and Pavel. Even the Soviet secret about which day of the week the human body seems to be at this most energetic and able to stand heavy work with the most benefits is worth the price. Get it. You can't go wrong.
Your name here - Portland, OR

A Must Have Rated 10 out of 10

If you have not yet done so take the time to invest in this complete book of kettlebells by Pavel. An excellent book that covers all basics and so much more including troublshooting tips that are so important for those who have not had the opportunity to work with an RKC and for any RKC.

In addition there are a wonderful number of auxillary articles, tips, etc by other top RKC's, great sample programs, and so much more.

To sum it up, this is Pavel at his best and is my number one resource for Kettlebell training!
Joe Sarti www.fitnessjoe.com - San Jose, CA

Great Book -- Better DVD Rated 10 out of 10

Great book, explained exactly what I needed to know in a fashion that can understand.
Got the DVD and it is again just what I needed. I would NEVER hesitate to purchase anything
put out by Pavel.....
Gary - Underwood, Iowa USA

Superb book for beginners or experienced Kbellers! Rated 10 out of 10

I am a recent convert from the popular American weight training style workout to Pavel's Kettlebell training style workout. As such, I began with Dragondoor's KB starter kit, and worked on perfecting basic movements such as the swing, clean, snatch, and military press; however, I found it difficult to determine how often I should work out or what combinations of exercises would be most beneficial. Luckily, I stumbled onto Pavel's "Enter the Kettlebell!" and gave it a try. It proved to be exactly what I was looking for. Pavel has really seemed to bring everything together in this book. Not saying you shouldn't read all of Pavel's other books, but this book is stand-alone. It is all you need to start kettlebell training, and all you will need to progress to whatever mutant-stage athelete you heart desires. This book is worth its weight in gold. You will not regret this purchase!
T-Bone - Greenville, SC USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Very Methodical, no nonsense Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel's new book is great. It is a very clear and concise program to increase strength. Initially I thought this program would be very boring and mundane, same old exercises day in and day out. Anyways the variety days allow me to be an "artist" and have some fun with PHA and HOC. Bottom line: great book. My only criticism is: Where was this book when I started...
KA - Canada

Excellent book, exactly what I needed to set me on the right path. Rated 10 out of 10

Prior to reading this book, I was all over the ice trying out different programs that I found on the net. While the other programs were all valid I was jumping from program to program trying to find one that suited my needs. I am new to kettlebells and have only been using them for five months and this book is the perfect fit. Looking forward to completing the RKC Rite of Passage.
Jose - Toronto, Canada

Enter the Kettlebell Reviewed Rated 6 out of 10

I generally liked "Enter the Kettlebell" the book... I did learn some nice tips on taming the arc, improving the snatch, etc... The real value to me was the teaching progression and routines. I was a little disappointed that the two downloaded chapters were not included in the printed book. The exercises shown in those two chapters would have made the book more valuable and complete in my opinion.

Over-all it is a good book.

Mark Harrell - Los Gatos, California

Perfect form Rated 9 out of 10

The emphasis on perfecting the most basic fundamentals for Kettlebell training was presented in the most comprehensive way I have ever found . Short of having an RKC instructor in front of you , this book should never leave your side . I only wish more descriptions of various exercises could have been included , although this would probably make the book several thousand pages !
Eric Fronczak - Atlanta , GA

All you need to get statrted with Kettlebells and much more Rated 10 out of 10

Excellent manual: clear step by step instructions, full background, comprehensive tutorial: closes any gaps that may have been left in the previous publications. In my opinion this book is fully sufficient for the brave self taught gyrevik-to-be to enter this facinating discipline with the right foot.
Filippo - Queens, NY

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

A+ to all of Pavels Products Rated 10 out of 10

Since i purchased PTP and read it , i have been following all of Pavels advice. I now have numerous KBells and a Pavelizer. At 56 years old and having lifted since i was 15, training had become boring. I have been following Pavels advice for my weight training but more importantly i have been using the KBells. Using the Bells has helped to lower my heart rate. Also i am cutting the fat off my body. Pavels latest book "Enter The Kettlebell" gives me more insight for using the Bells. Easy to understand and increadably helpful. Anyone interested in Kettlebells should read the book, see the DVD or better yet do both. You can't lose.
Donald Costa - Troy, New York United States

Fantastic book!!! Rated 10 out of 10

This is the best book ever written on kettlebells. It is simple and to the point. I would recommend it to everyone interested in this awesome tool called the kettlebell.
Robert - Louisville,KY

Plain and simple. Rated 10 out of 10

Read through the book twice, and it's plain to see that it is by far one of the best instruction on initiating an extrodinary strength regiment. The instructions are simple to follow, and clear. Pavel is very knowledgable, and he is proof positive that kettlebells WORK.
Lyle W. - Honolulu, HI USA

The best hard style program to date Rated 10 out of 10

In the updated version of the RKC series Pavel really took the best ideas and totally upgraded the RKC system. Both the book and DVD are packed with tips and hints on how to better refine your technique on the basic kettlebell exercises. The programs in the book are simple and straight forward, a sure fire path to success. Another great thing about the book & DVD is that it doesn’t focus on the GS sport type routines but really on the Hard Style of kettlebell training that Pavel and his senior staff have created and developed over the course of years of training and experience. Beginner or advanced if you want to get better at the basics you really need this book.

Frank Nunez - Miami Florida

You need a plan! Rated 10 out of 10

This book has tremendous value to me because it contains exact information on how to start and use KB's. Not living near any instructors and not always sure I'm following other sources of information correctly, this book has taken away any fear or ignorance I had (at least with kettlebells).

This is also a very rare athletic/fitness book that actually dispenses wisdom by insisting that certain benchmarks are achieved before the next step is taken. It feels like Pavel is there with you and that he is not only present for today but that he is also concerned about your body 20 years from now when repetitive exercise error will rear its ugly head.

This book fills a huge void in KB training and should be one of the first books in every KBer's training library. Well thought out, well done, providing a map to start your journey. Reminds me of Bob Hoffman's work and a type of 21st century "Keys To Progress." Truly an excellent product.
Tom Reddin - Fresno, CA.

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

No Excuses! Rated 10 out of 10

This is by far Pavel's best book to date. He presents a clear, simple, program that anyone can follow. I'll be suprised if the number of RKCs doesn't dramamtically increase as a result of Enter The Kettlebell! I hope to see the rest of you guys at the June 2007 RKC!
Sam Twito - Northfield, MN

ETK REVIEW Rated 10 out of 10

Two weeks into the ETK Become a man among men program and this is the biggest my shoulders have ever been. My swing numbers are up also with less time. Best product yet thanks Pavel.
S. McGee - Wildwood, NJ

Superb Tool! Definite must have! Rated 10 out of 10

This book is simply outstanding! Clearly lays out a path from novice to advanced practitioner. Addresses all the little issues (i.e. how care for your hands). Pavel's writing style makes this book enjoyable as well informative. Definite must have...
Mike Thomas - Dayton, Ohio

The shortcut to high performance strength and conditioning! Rated 10 out of 10

I've been an enthusiastic user of kettlebells ever since the moment I wrapped a fist around one almost five years ago and have since purchased every one of Pavel's books and videos (not to mention racking up frequent flyer miles traveling to MN)... but I can honestly say that 'Enter the Kettlebell' is his best work so far.

As opposed to introducing more exericises, theories and concepts to confuse and confound the new (or even experienced) KB user Pavel has distilled the heart and soul of the KB experience (read the book to find out how!). By streamlining the training variables and process, he has made it possible for anyone to reach their strength and conditioning potential in the most efficient manner possible - and then exceed it.

Buy 'Enter the Kettlebell' and then get an extra copy... because you're going to want to share this one!
mak_the_knife - Gaithersburg, MD

Cuts the confusion ... Rated 10 out of 10

There's two things to remember about training. One, it takes time and effort. Two, it's worth it - if you get it right!

This book is a gem. It's challenging routines are laid out in easy to follow form, and the time and sweat invested gives real results.

Why waste time with complex routines? They usually take twice as long and only give half the benefits. Buy this book and get on with it!
Old Dog - England

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Great Job! Most refined Pavel book to date. Rated 9 out of 10

Pavel's attention to detail is fantastic.
Great book and highly recommended.
I would only wish for a little more refinement with the photos and they still need better proof reading to eliminate errors, although this is by far the most error free book by Pavel.
Joe Pulone - Baltimore, MD USA

Great book Rated 10 out of 10

This book is not about entertainment but about getting REAL SKILLS.

While most people like to play around and try a few things this book reminds us to stay with the basics get good with the basics and get real skills.

Amazing book.
Your name here - Your location here

Cuts to the heart of the matter! Rated 10 out of 10

This book is THE foundation in kettlebell training. I started kettlebell training a year ago. I trained with the RKC book and dvd faithfully and was wowed. I realized that strength truly is a technique to be honed. I continued to read articles at draondoor, PTTP, the Naked Warrior and Get in the Best Shape of Your Life to acquire the finer points. All these have helped me tremendously, but I was still left wanting... Enter The Kettlebell! ETK is the FINER POINTS! Like many I'm sure, I was suffering from "analysis paralysis" when it came to KB training: progressions, grinds vs. ballistics, rest periods and cycling loads. No more. ETK is streamlined, excellently detailed, and very well written. It has put more value in all my other dragondoor products. Without a strong foundation one can build only so high. TTT!
Chris Przygocki - Ithaca,NY

Pavel's Methods are the Best, Hands Down Rated 10 out of 10

I have been training with using Pavel's systems for over 1 year. I have used Power to the People and the Russian Kettlebell Challege with much success. In this time period, my body fat percentage has gone from approximately 24% to 17% and I have dropped about 15 pounds in overall body weight. Enter the Kettlebell took my training to the next level. Pavel lays out exactly which exercises to practice and the duration, much like PTP. Presses are done using ladders and swings/snatches are done for time anywhere from 2 minutes to 12 minutes. I have combined the RKC Rite of Passage with Power to the People, as Pavel described in the book. I train 5 times per week and my sessions almost never last longer than 30 minutes. It has been approximately eight weeks since I have been training with the Rite of Passage/PTP mix and I must say that I find myself getting stronger and leaner to the point where my wife and co-workers are beginning to notice and inquire about my training. Pavel's methods are the abosolute best, hands down!!
Eric J. Sommermeyer - Ridgeway, IA USA

Great Reading. Best Pavel book to date. Rated 9 out of 10

ETKb is a great book if you are just getting in to kettlebells or have been working with them for some time. This book is pure K.I.S.S and provides great detail on the various exercises and how to perform them. ETKb goes above and beyond what the RKC book has in so many ways. The program minimum is great for those beginners or even those that are looking to improve form or step back and start fresh. I have been working with kettlebells for a few years off and on, but since buying ETKb, I have new material to encourage me to continue with my rehab and training using my kettlebells.
Great book and defenitely worth the investment if you are even remotely considering using kettlebells.
Ken Willis - Dallas, Tx

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Excellent Program Rated 10 out of 10

I'd automatically give this book the highest rating on any scale because of the effectiveness and simplicity of the fitness strategy that it promotes. I've been following the Rite of Passage program for about two months and I think that the only variable that separates myself from extreme fitness is time. I would recommend this book to any person who is interested in improoving his or her level of fitness.
Mercer - NL, Canada

Pavel at his Best Rated 10 out of 10

Enter the Kettlebell (ETK) is Pavel at his best. ETK builds off of what made his other books so great.

In his bodyweight strength training book, Naked Warrior, Pavel provided detailed instructions and numerous pictures to help the reader. ETK provides the fundamental framework for the kettlebell beginning. The beginner can't go wrong. The numerous large pictures capture every important step in each kettlebell movement. For the less visual oriented, the step-by-step descriptions clear any possible ambiguity on how to practice the lifts.

Like Power to the People (Pavel's powerlifting book), Pavel prescribes simple to follow routines that will get beginners in shape and help more advance kettlebellers to accomplish amazing strength & conditioning feats.

Kettlebells are used in the Secret Service, Marines, and the NFL. Professionals use Kettlebells because they work. Find out for yourself. Buy the book and a kettlebell today.
Phillip Spearo - Pewaukee, WI

The perfect book to get you started with kettlebells and keep going! Rated 10 out of 10

I had never given kettlebells an honest chance, but after reading this book I am fired up and ready to go full blast to be a man among men.
Your name here - Schererville, In.

Another Pavel's simple and complex work Rated 10 out of 10

Probably his best work on kettlebells. It is something more natural for beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
I'll tell you Pavel and John Du Cane. This has got to be translated into foreign languages if you are to expand your market overseas.

I might think about volunteering for Japanese work.
taikei - Tokyo Japan

Another good one from Pavel. Rated 10 out of 10

This one is classic Pavel. Clear, precise and effective-brutally effective. His humor and knowledge come through in a way that made practice something I wanted to do. I am following the Program Minimum and can feel the results with this most simple of workout plans. Good Stuff.
Dean Soderstrom - Midland, TX USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

The Nuts and Bolts guide to an Iron Body. Rated 10 out of 10

This book is in my humble opinion his best to date (they're all good).
This book will transform you from a man of mere flesh and bone to a man of iron!!!, if you follow Pavel's step by step action plan you will become tough as iron and as hard as nails.
This book has taken my KBell training to another level.
Highly recommended.
John Walker - South Wales, United Kingdom

I went from 124 to 162 snatches in one month! Rated 10 out of 10

Another classic from Pavel. I'm following the Rite of Passage program and went from a previous best 124 snatches in ten minutes that was VERY difficult to 162 and it wasn't as bad. That was after one month! I'm planning on hitting 200+ reps within 3 months of starting this program. I recommend both the book and DVD to anyone who wants to get started training with kettlebells. Follow the programs and you will become a better man for your effort.
Joe Pavel RKC - Cottage Grove, MN USA

The Roadmap I've Been Needing! Rated 10 out of 10

Started this program on June 4 using a 70lb kettlebell. At the time all I could do with the 88lb kettlebell was clean it with two hands to my shoulder, couldn't budge it at all from there.

On June 25 I tested and I was able to press the 88lb'er once with my left arm. On July 14 I was able to press the 88 lb'er with both arms and without straining. These were clean reps with controlled negatives! I feel so much stronger than before I started this program and I feel energetic, not worn down. I felt pressing the 88lb'er was a far-off dream...maybe someday...try today.

...and I haven't even mentioned the conditioning aspects! Slowly, but surely seeing bodyfat trim away.

Don't be fooled, you'll have to work but the results are there to be had. No guesswork, follow the plan - get the results!
Raf Ortiz - Austin, Tx

If you are serious about your kettlebell training, be sure to get both the book and the DVD. Rated 10 out of 10

Listen up Gireviks! You have spent money, time, and energy on kettlebells. Be absolutely certain that you have a firm foundation on which to build with the many excellent kettlebell exercises that are available. Learn well the swing, pull, snatch, and press. These are core maneuvers that must be properly executed for maximum gain in strength and endurance--plus the assurance of safety. Pavel's new book, Enter the Kettlebell, and the matching DVD supply everything you need to assure maximum satisfaction and performance while exercising with kettlebells. The book and DVD both have exquisite attention to detail and will serve you well now and in the future. Even though I have been working with kettlebells for two years, careful observation of the DVD and reading the book more than once have enabled me to correct errors in technique. If you are serious about your kettlebell training, be sure to get both the book and the DVD.
Richard M Freeman MD - Opelika, Alabama

Pavel strikes again Rated 10 out of 10

Enter The Kettlebell has it all. The 48 oz. dry-aged ribeye of exercise manuals. Satisfying and to the point,especially for those of us that get distracted by thinking too much.

I find that the blend of unarguable fact and humor (the goofy faces Pavel makes in the photos depicting improper technique are positively priceless) make the text much easier to absorb and apply. Kudos to you, Comrade Pavel!
Jesse S - Woodstock, IL

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

An instant classic. Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel's books have all changed the way I train, 'Beyond Stretching' the way I stretch, ‘Power to the People' the way I train with weights. When I read 'The Russian Kettlebell Challenge' my training changed again. Although excellent that book provided too many options, Enter the Kettlebell provides a simple (not easy) solution to all-round strength and fitness that the busiest individual can apply. ETK is suitable for both the novice and the advanced. Not only does Pavel have the ability to explain concepts and exercise clearly, the programmes in ETK are foolproof.
An instant classic.
Dr Suleiman Al-Sabah - Reading, UK

A Textbook in Excellence! Rated 10 out of 10

I am no strength training professional, but I have been training for 18 years and I've tried and seen much of what is out there. "Enter the Kettlebell!" is far and away the best training guide I have seen. However, others can better comment on those particular merits. I am a professor of philosophy who has won awards for teaching, and I will say in my opinion that EKB is abosolutely excellent when considered as a textbook. Good teaching starts with knowing your material like the back of your hand and having the ability to make very complicated issues understandable to somebody who has no background in them. Pavel clearly excels on both fronts! Moreover, the classical notion of basic skill mastery as the key to excellence and a virtuous life is well practiced in Pavel's text. I plan to use these principles not only in my physical training, but in some of the character formation work I do with young men on my campus.

James D. Madden, Ph.D. - Benedictine College, Atchison, KS

Even Experienced Kettlebell Lifters Should Improve After Reading ETK Rated 10 out of 10

Although I'm an experienced kettlebell lifter and a certified instructor, I've hit two new personal bests since reading ETK - need I say more? ETK is a reminder that one can _always_ improve at the fundamentals, and that such improvements are the basis for lasting improvements in strength. ETK teaches that strength, flexibility, and safety are all different facets of the same diamond, of mastering your body through kettlebell training. It is _the_ best book and DVD (get both) for new kettlebell lifters and a must-have for everyone else.
Steve Freides - Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA

ETK Ladders Rated 10 out of 10

I am doing ladders with 40kg KB now. I can do (1,2,3,4,5)x5 and I do pullups after every C&P. Now I have noticed, that I am starting to gain some Muscle Mass. I think I am strong enough now to do dome presses with The BEAST now. I do not think I could do it without ETK so fast!! I have also developed "the back of steal", I am in great shape, and I will do nothing else until I will press 48kg 5 times, and do over 200 snatches with 32kg.

Thanks Pavel!!
Gregor - Slovenia

Evolution of the Revolution! Rated 10 out of 10

While the original RKC manual remains a timeless work, with "Enter the Kettlebell" Pavel beautifully captures the best of the original RKC and delivers the wealth of knowledge gathered since the start of the Kettlebell Revolution. More than just an update, ETK is a complete course offering something to every girevik at every level. Refined, simple, concise. The clear examples of good form, exercise progressions, and the bullet-proof workout programs make ETK the must-have manual for anyone that dares to lift a Kettlebell.
Billy Lusk - Snohomish, WA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

RKC + PTP = EKB Rated 10 out of 10

What does EKB really have to offer? Well...
The 3 best drills to practice before your workouts to help you gain the proper hip & back flexibility, loosen up the shoulders, and develop overhead range of motion in the shoulders.
Safety tips on what not to do (Pavel's facial expressions are hilarious).
The new program minimum (updated from RKC) is the shortest distance to brute strength & conditioning.
The quickest steps to mastering the swing & get-up (as well as the clean, MP, and snatch).
Goals to shoot for for each man/woman as far as strength & conditioning (grinds & ballistics).
How to structure your KB workouts (sets, reps, days of rest, etc.--something much needed for those of us who have to follow a structured program, which wasn't offered in RKC).
What to do "if your spirit is tougher than your hands."
FAQs include:
Is KB training a fad?
2 methods of incorporating NW & PTP, as well as how to include BPA.
Why exercise descriptions are detailed & not "just swing the KB."
"If Russian stuff is so tough, why did the USSR lose the Cold War?"

Simply put, this is the book RKC should have been.
Jason - Richmond, Va

The Most User-Friendly Guide to Efficient, Effective Exercise Ever. Period. Rated 10 out of 10

Here's what I admire about Pavel's works: they're understated instead of over-the-top. In a market where many fitness programs are like trashy romance novels, Pavel's, in stark contrast, are like technical journals laced with humorous anecdotes. He includes no fluff, no filler. I get the distinct impression that every word is carefully chosen, the like strokes of a master painter. There are TONS of gems in all his stuff. In order to find them, you must read his works slowly, carefully, and more than twice. His material is not "skimable." He has the uncanny ability to consolidate many different concepts and link them into a usable program.

With this in mind, Enter the Kettlebell is no different. Pavel does not restate what others, or even he himself has already said, like too many others in the industry. Instead, he provides a very simple roadmap to take the rank-and-file beginner from zero to hero. He shows you that getting in great shape isn't as complicated as many in our industry would have you believe. Pavel starts you with just two exercises--and believe me, just those two alone will get you in GREAT shape. After you've mastered those two, he provides two to three more to take you to the next level--being able to pass the RKC snatch test. Pavel also demostrates common technique errors and provides simple solutions to correct them safely and quickly. He also presents plenty of science to justify his system without using too much techincal mumbo-jumbo. Bottom line: Enter the Kettlebell is a start to finish guide to safe, fun, efficient exercise. It's THE one book anybody interested in kettlebell training can't live without.

Geoff Neupert, Personal Training Director/Owner - Triangle Personal Training, Durham, NC

Doubled my Clean & Press reps in 24 days. Rated 10 out of 10

Enter the Kettlebell is an outstanding resource for the beginner just starting out on their journey of effective strength training or the Kettlebell Instructor looking for some new tricks to "fix" his or her victims.

After struggling for over a year to increase my clean & press numbers I started the Clean & Press ladder program from Enter the Kettlebell using the 24kg kettlebell. My previous best with the 28kg kettlebell in the Clean & Press was 3 reps with my left arm and 4 with my right. After completing the ladder program with the 24kg bell I tested my press with the 28kg bell and hit a personal record of 8 reps on my left and 9 with my right! And did it all in less than a month! I was amazed at how simple such an effective program could be.

Outstanding job Pavel and Dragondoor!
Mike Johnson, RKC - Maryland, USA

The Essence of Kettlebells - Master This to Own the Rest Rated 10 out of 10

If you have attended any training with kettlebells or own any previously published kettlebell books, manuals or CDs, set them aside, as well as any preconceived ideas, long enough to thoroughly study the "Enter the Kettlebell" manual AND CD. Both are excellent stand-alone training tools but complement each other too well to use just one.

The organization of the manual allows you to easily understand and practice the essential points of every exercise. The RKC Minumum is a very challenging beginning exercise program. Even senior RKCs could benefit from at least a week of the RKC Minimum.

The CD is a priceless training tool for fine tuning the most basic kettlebell exercises. Because these skills use every muscle in your body, noone will ever need any other exercises to remain in optimal physical condition.

RKCs, however, are never satisfied. After studying Pavel's execution of the Swing, GetUp, Overhead Press and Snatch, simply attempting to emulate his precise technique will improve anyone's skills. Once you are doing these as close to Pavel's perfection as possible, all other kettlebell training, with whatever size bells or combinations of bells, becomes significantly easier to accomplish. Once you accomplish the RKC Rite of Passage, limits no longer exist.

"Enter the Kettlebell" provides the way for anyone and everyone seeking to improve and maintain optimal physical conditioning. It closes the circle. It brings us back to the beginning. It opens the doors to the next level of unlimited progess and potential.

Thanks Pavel. "Enter the Kettlebell" is superb. You are the ultimate Master. It is an honor to study with you.
Doc Kelley, MA, DC, RKC - Newport, OR

Tremendous book and DVD! Rated 10 out of 10

For the last 4 years I've increased the percentage of KettleBell exercises in the training programs of my Elite athletes,regular folks, and high school students.Hockey, volleyball, basketball,football,soccer,boxers and other athletes, have all benefited greatly from their Kettlebell training.More and more,my gym resembles a Soviet training center.In addition to being thrilled with their outstanding results,everyone I train actually ENJOYS the Kettlebell practices.In a recent example,I put a group of male and female Provincial Rugby players(Manitoba Buffalo)through twice weekly training sessions for 4 months(and continuing).Their programs emphasized Kettlebells.After a dynamic warmup,we trained power, strength,followed by KBell cardio, finishing with a cooldown walk and easy static stretching.The test results: A dramatic loss of bodyfat,more muscularity,far more strength and power,a big increase in rugby specific endurance measured in various shuttle runs,and an increase in 'mental toughness'.Now that the season has started,my Kettlebell trained players stand out in their ability to get around the pitch(field)and make play after play.They're hitting harder,they're quicker, and far more enduring.The buzz is out--the Rugby 'powers that be' are taking notice--how did we do it? I thank Pavel for putting Kettlebells, and all his(and other RKC's) great kettlebell books and DVD's into my hands.I've helped develop Champions since the 1970's; Pavel has helped me take my instruction to a whole new level.This is very rewarding and exciting.
Pavel's 'ENTER THE KETTLEBELL' book (and DVD)are the newest additions to my coaching and (own) training arsenal.Quite simply, they are GREAT! Comprehensive,step by step guides for the beginner or the advanced practioner (and everyone in between). Pavel "answer's the questions before you get to ask them".I've read and re-read 'ENTER THE KETTLEBELL".Each time something 'new' jumps out at me. Replaying the DVD does likewise. I encourage everyone interested in improving themselves and/or their athletes, to purchase 'ENTER THE KETTLEBELL'.
My rugby players (and others) are now following 'ENTER THE KETTLEBELL'for their in-season strength training.We look forward to great results!
Cole Summers: Team Canada Strength Coach - Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Another remarkable achievement ! Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel has reinvented his own wheel in this inspiring , comprehensive and no-nonsense solution to all round strength and conditioning. Beginners through to advanced users will feast on an a la carte menu of drills which , when performed in the Pavel-approved fashion will guarantee optimal joint health , muscle co-ordination and supreme cardiorespiratory conditioning.

This book is full of important facts , pared down and clearly outlined so they remain firmly etched in the mind ; an invaluable aid to anyone instructing others in the safe essentials of kettlebell training.

Pavelâ€™s innate dry humour shines through, reminding us that exercise should be challenging but fun.

Liberal quotation of renowned athletes and coaches lends further credibility to Pavelâ€™s quest for the ultimate in functional fitness for all.

As a medico , I heartily approve of Pavelâ€™s methods!
Dr Paul Tucker - Tasmania , Australia

Just What I needed!! Rated 10 out of 10

As a busy father of 3, small business owner and volunteer Fire Fighter, I just needed someone to help me structure workouts. In Enter the Kettlebell, Pavel sets a strait forward path to success. Now I've stopped over-analyzing and am just making progress!!
Thanks Pavel!!
STB - Mankato, MN USA

Pavel's best book yet! Rated 10 out of 10

This book has truly blown me away. I have all of Pavel's books and this is by far the best. The "Right of Passage" workouts and goals included in the book are worth every penny.
Anyone interested in kettlebell training or getting in shape for law enforcement or the military should read this book!
Kurt V. - Marblehead, MA

The Best Program Yet. Rated 10 out of 10

This program has been perfect for me. I own RKC, PTP, BB, NW, and while those are all great programs, this one fits my style of training and the goals I am seeking. I only have two kettlebells (16 kg, 24 kg), an ab wheel, and a jump rope, so it's like Pavel wrote this one just for me.

The book is well written and breaks it down to where my 4 year old granddaughter can understand it. It will be hard for me to switch to a different program once I've accomplished this one.
Brian Miller - Newport News, VA

All Your Kettlebell Questions Answered Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel,
I wanted to congratulate you on Enter The Kettlebell. It is a great resource for anyone that has been using or thinking about using kettlebells. It is as though you have the RKC program at home with you! So many of the finer tips and concepts outlined in the certification are laid out very well in the book and a great advantage for many to have available.

The programming ideas are also fantastic. Many ideas that don't try to overcomplicate the training, rather simplify it to the most effective training principles. I picked up some wonderful ideas and it got me thinking of many more.

Thank you for the great resource!
Josh Henkin-www.sandbagexercises.com - Phoenix, Arizona

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Every Girevik needs this book Rated 10 out of 10

For those who wanted a system in plain words, this is the kettlebell book for you. It outlines several routines to produce maximal gains in strength and fitness. Follow the routine of your choice and the fitness levels of elite soldiers and athletes is within your reach. Just dont expect Pavel to go easy on you with these routines. As with GS and all kettlebell work (as well as life), the prize will go to those who embrace hardwork, mental toughness, and a vision of the future.
Douglas Moore - Bangor Maine

Ok, I'm an Artist... Rated 10 out of 10

And need to start training like a lawyer. I think the most immediate benifit that I took away from ETK was this single concept. Even with a daily reveiw of my training log, from an artist perspective things looked right. From the ETK frame of reference I was growing more and more scattered and distracted. I rationalized this that at 41, semi-retired and in good shape, with lots of training experience I could simply do what I enjoy and reap the benifits of strength,fitness and a decent build. And I could do this...but why? With a slightly more focused approach I can acheive all this in a more streamlined, practical manner. And with the gift of Variety days...I can still have the "artistic" pursuits of nail bending,deadlifts, strength carries (Dan Johns Carried away!) and sandbag training if I choose. (Following the ETK protocol of heavy but easy of course.)
This book has been a real gift and eye opener for me. I hope others benifit as well. A big thanks to Pavel, John, and the Dragondoor forum...especially the lawyers!

Eric
Eric P McCarty - Columbia, Md USA

A+ Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel proves why he is the KING!! Any questions you have about kettlebell training are now answered. If you are looking to become an RKC this is your bible.
Doug Nepodal, RKC - Medina, Ohio

Pavel, You nailed it! Rated 10 out of 10

You have captured the true essence of kettlebell training.

As ketlebells become more popular in the USA, I have noticed them being used as just another fitness tool. There are some folks out there watering the concept down to fit into the exsisting fitness industry in this country. Kettlebells are part of a culture driven strength training philosophy. Pavel and Enter the Kettlebell take you to the heart of both.

The book is raw and explosive with fundemental knowledge that will inspire both seasoned RKC's and beginners alike.

If you haven't Entered the Kettlebell...You haven't trained with kettlebells.

Anthony DiLuglio, RKC - Founder of Punch kettlebell gym Providence, RI

Doesn't get any better than this. Rated 10 out of 10

EKB is essential to the kettlebell beginner. All the basics are broken down into multiple, easy to understand steps.
Pavel has made it impossible for you to not succeed with this book.

All you have to do is "Do this!"
Alex Javor - Alabama

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

A new Level in instruction and knowledge Rated 10 out of 10

Enter the Kettlebell has truly re-ignited a fire inside that I thought couldnt burn any hotter for Kettlebells. I was one of the many out there that was having a hard time coming up with a program or routine with the insane number of various kettlebell drills at our disposal. I have been using KBs for about 5 months, and after reading Enter the Kettlebell I am going BACK to my beginning roots. Kind of like a black belt in martial arts hangs up his black for a white belt to humble himself and reinforce the fundamentals. ETK IS a fool proof way to gain the strength and conditioning you have always desired. Did I mention FOOL PROOF!?!?!?!

Thanks Pavel and all others that helped with this work. It will change many lives, for the better.
Caesar - Westminster, CA

This is the only book you need for KB training Rated 10 out of 10

ENTER THE KETTLEBELL from Pavel is the book to use with KB training. the new programs and the variety of programs will increase strength and flexibilty fast.
I am a pro golfer and 3 things are important for me when I train is: 1.flexibilty, 2.power, 3.strength. All these three are covered in KB training.
"Enter the Kettlebell" is for the experienced KB lifter and for the guy (or gal) just starting out. All the instructions are right there for you to incorporate into your training.
One part of the book I really liked was the little extra things Pavel puts in there, like: the chins, making your body speak russian. All these extras outside of the KB instruction are what makes this book a masterpiece.
In the words of the author "enjoy the pain"

Aaron Baddeley - Scottsdale, AZ

Without being even more redundant.... Rated 9 out of 10

Everything appropriate I have to say about this book has already been said by others more qualified than I!

For Endurance Athletes:

I should tell you, however, that if you are an avid runner, swimmer, cyclist, triathlete, paddler -- you have probably already heard about how important it is to do Strength Training as part of your endurance training. Maybe, you are wondering how to begin one, and which one to choose --- I recommend Enter the Kettlebell by Pavel. You can easily enhance any one or all of the activities above by choosing to do the RKC Program Minimum. And, as you get stronger, add the RKC Rite of Passage Workout. Pavel goes over everything step-by-step with a "walk-crawl-run" approach which will make your life as an endurance-oriented athlete that much more fool-proof!

This book teaches you how to integrate the Kettlebell as a Strength Tool to the endurance-sport-of-your-choice without getting a Ph.D or learning Russian! Yes, he has Workout Schedules, Goals, and Exercises in brilliant detail.

Pat - Oxnard, CA

Outstanding! Rated 10 out of 10

I am really pleased to see Enter the Kettlebell. After three years of being a part of the RKC community, it is great to see Pavel put in writing all the tips and hints he has accumulated since the original Russian Kettlebell Challenge. The title tips it's hat to Bruce Lee and so does the approach to training that gave rise to the book. Over the past few years Pavel has "absorbed what is useful, discarded what was useless and made it specifically his own" in regards to teaching kettlebells. A must-have textbook on kettlebell lifting.
David Whitley, RKC - Nashville, TN

Pavel again proves his genius and brilliance with "Enter The Kettlebell" Rated 10 out of 10

Is there a more influential strength author in the US over the past 30 years than Pavel? In a few short years he seems to have revolutionized strength and fitness in this country for those of us luckyenough to discover him. After lifting and competing (powerlifting) over the past 20+ years i am stronger, more muscular, and more fit than anytime previous all as a result of Pavel's routines and genius. Now Pavel does it again with the companion book to The Russian Kettlebell Challenge. After giving up powerlifting and concentrating solely on KBs, i thought i had read it all and tried it all. As i tell my students sometimes, "just when you think you know the answer, i change the question". Pavel again has changed the question with his new book, "Enter the Kettlebell". As brilliant as "Power to the People" (the first pavel book i ever bought) "Enter the KB" makes KB training simple but so effective with his push/pull routine. He also leaves nothing to chance by giving you the formula for success with routines and can't miss workouts. With this book there is no more excuses, as pavel would say "enjoy the pain"-but i would also add "enjoy the results"! 2 thumbs up!
Patrick "Phil" Workman, RKC - Fort Worth, Texas

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

a great textbook Rated 10 out of 10

In this work, Pavel details everything an aspiring girevik (kettlebeller) needs to know in order to become an exceptional one. It’s great also for the trainer who wants/needs to be reminded of the basics in order to provide the highest quality instruction for his clients. It's all presented in an easy to follow format with clear illustrations and high quality visuals.
Justin Qualler - Milwaukee, WI

A wealth of knowledge Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel never quits fine tuning the program,upgrading the information and informing the people of a better way. This is the new study guide for kettlebell training. Clear and concise, Enter The Kettlebell is manual for all who chose to live strong.
Hipdrive - Grand Rapids, MI

Not just for beginners!! Rated 9 out of 10

I started with Power to the People. My next buy was The Russian Kettlebell Challenge followed by Beyond Bodybuilding and then The Naked Warrior. My expectations were extrememly high when I heard Pavel was coming out with a new book. When I put what he says in his books into my routines, I see results almost immediately. Although I haven't had the chance to put what he says from ETK into my routines I am 100% positive that it will work. I have yet to be disappointed by any product Pavel has put out and I'm sure this will be no different. I expect to be pressing the Bulldog within 12 weeks!!!

Although a brand new girevik could pick up this book and be well versed in the kettlebell game, an advanced man could get just as much if not more knowledge out of this little gem. Although I've been using kettlebells for over a year I have yet to reach the RKC Rites of Passage Goals. Now that I know how to train for them I would put forth every ounce of energy in order to become a man among men. I will not rest until I've quenched the fire ignited by reading Enter the Kettlebell. A humbling yet inspiring read. Thanks for another great product Pavel!!
SSgt Philip Davis, USAF - Nellis AFB, NV

Enter the On-Ramp to Hot and Manly Strength, the Kettlebell Way! Rated 10 out of 10

"Enter the Kettlebell!" now makes accessible to the fitness masses the skill, knowledge and single greatest stand-alone tool that until today was the hard-won prize of the training elite. Want to know who qualifies to use a kettlebell, what size you should start with and what skills to focus on in the beginning? Look no further than EKB! Distilling the research, hands-on experience and dedication of Pavel Tsatsouline's "Kettlebell Nation" and the work of his Senior Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructors, Pavel eliminates the guesswork, endless hours of reading and web-surfing, and decisively lays out the map and groundwork that will speed you on your way to elite fitness. Preparatory movement, program design, exercise progression, a well thought out FAQ and most importantly, developing the correct mindset and approach to each kettlebell "practice" will cause a radical shift in your health and fitness paradigm, resulting in concrete, unmistakable results. Give yourself over to the care of "the Party" and inherit the confidence and raw, brutal "can't-say-quit" strength of the world's top MMA fighters and military/pararescue units, while earning the envy and grudging respect of your former gym members! Enter the Revolution that has been sweeping over America since the introduction of Pavel's original "Power to the People" and "Russian Kettlebell Challenge" and throw your sisified rehab "machine and stability ball" workout into the ash-heap of history!
Court Wing, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer - New York, NY & Seattle, WA

the complete idiots guide to kettlebell super strength Rated 10 out of 10

take a system that is too simple to screw up, add the fine points that makes Pavel such an effective instructor, and you get the next perfect evolution of Power! to the People. Simple and sinister is the most accurate description of the program. i am adding this to the training of our deployed troops, and you should do it too
SSgt Glass - Okinawa, Japan

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Essential Pavel!!!!! Rated 10 out of 10

Answers the question: "If I could only get one Kettlebell book, which one should it be."...... THIS ONE!!!!!

Pavel once again "brings home the bacon" to Kettlebell Nation. Direct, honest, no-fluff instruction boiled down to its most essential form.

Enjoy the read.......then enjoy the pain!
Craig T. O'Connell, RKC - HQ / FDLE, Tallahassee, FL

Finally! The user-friendly guide to Kettlebell training Rated 10 out of 10

I always loved Pavel's "Power to the People" book because it was so simple and effective, in addition to being an engaging and entertaining read. It was easy to do: Five days a week, do a set of deadlifts, re-read PTP's instructions on deadlift form, do another set of deadlifts, then repeat for the side press. Despite having an injured knee, I increased my deadlift 5rm from 135 to 270 in just a few months. A few months later I was pulling 340 for reps. Keep in mind I had a withered right leg when I started.
Later I wanted to improve my cardiovascular conditioning as well, and I bought the Russian Kettlebell Challange. It was fun and effective, but I had a hard time formulating a program. There was no magic formula this time; the party left it up to me to write the program.
Sometime freedom is a good thing, but not always. Part of the "magic" of PTP was its simplicity: Do the two lifts, vary the load, start a new cycle after the peak. It was idiot-proof. RKC left me to my own devices, which turned out to be pitifully inadequete. I never could stay focused on the lame programs I authored.
Enter "Enter the Kettlebell". This book set out to be the PTP of Kettlebell conditioning. And it is. The instructions are clear. The text is engaging and humorous, and the programs are simple and easy to follow. Best of all, there is a plan (actually several).
Sometimes lifters just want to be soldiers. Tell us what to do and we will do it. Give us a commander we trust, and we'll take over the world.
Pavel is the Commander-in-Chief of the Kettlebell Nation. With "Enter the Kettlebell", we all have our battle plan and marching orders. Victory is ours!
David C. - Montgomery, Alabama

A Thoughtful Revision of the Original Russian Kettlebell Challenge Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel is one of those rare teachers who really does listen and learn from his students and colleagues. In fact, he really seems to delight in eliciting the insights of others. If you are a regular visitor to the Dragon Door Forum you already know that Pavel not only contributes his knowledge freely, he is also quick to acknowledge others for their contributions to the RKC Revolution and is generous and enthusiastic with his praise.

This enjoyment of others' contributions to the cause is evident in "Enter the Kettlebell". It is peppered with the suggestions, tips and solutions of the many people Pavel has trained over the 5 year history of the RKC. In Pavel's words, "At the RKC, we never rest." And one gets the sense that Pavel means "we" in a very literal and a very capacious way. One could even reasonably conclude that the raisone d'etre for "Enter the Kettlebell", based on Pavel's introduction, was a post by a Dragon Door denizen requesting a Kettlebell book that mimicked the stripped down appeal of Pavel's other hit publication, "Power to the People". "Enter the Kettlebell" succeeds quite admirably at fulfilling that request and based on the enthusiastic reception on the Dragon Door forum when its publication was announced, it was an idea whose time had clearly arrived.

For a graduate of the RKC, "Enter the Kettlebell" will be a handy reference resource for teaching and designing basic programs. For the kettlebell novice, it will serve along with the companion DVD (and a private lesson or two along the way) as a great introduction to kettlebell training. For the more advanced girevik, it reintroduces the basics and supplies updated programming and tests for assessing kettlebell "manhood"...the "RKC Rite of Passage".

"Enter the Kettlebell" is also a very enjoyable read. If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Pavel in person, reading his material is the next best thing. In a very real way, when you have read an article by Pavel you have met the man and that too is a rare thing these days.

To sum up my review of "Enter the Kettlebell", I have to borrow a Pavelism: "Right on, Pavel!"
Randy Hauer, RKC - West Chester, PA

Pavel updated KB book hits the nail on the head! Rated 10 out of 10

Got my "Enter the Kettlebell" book today, so my late morning was spent devouring Pavel's latest incarnation for the KB Nation... I think this book nails it's stated purpose as a PTP-version of the RKC Program for KB training. It is an amazing distillation of the how to get the most with the least (i.e. the most bang for your buck). The old RKC book's exercises have been pared down to the very essentials of pulling and pushing. And the three stage progression is the perfect expression of this new, stripped down but highly effective Overall S&C program.

Every move is broken down into easily understood steps. The KB student systematically works his way through them, which makes their technique better and their training safer. It may seem like overkill to some, but as a RKC Instructor since 2003, I've learned that many students benefit greatly from these mastery steps, some of which I've used for a few years. It's much more effective to teach solid technique in the first place instead of trying to correct the common errors over and over.

The pictures of the exercises are definitely better, and the sequencing of them is much improved. The suggested workout routines in Chapter 4 are a big improvement over the original also. The RKC book had 2 main programming options - general guidelines or detailed examples of GS and Military programs. The general guidelines are fine for freestyle workouts, but not for beginners, who need to build a solid foundation of the basics. The GS and Military workouts has many intermediate and advanced drills, which needed explaining, and aren't needed for beginners. As a reference source, these routines were interesting and could be useful, but Pavel's simplified RKC Minimum, Rites of Passage and "Man-building" programs are WAY more appropriate for the beginning and intermediate lifter. They take all the guess work out, but they do allow for some flexibility within the basic framework. Pavel's "Enter the Kettlebell" is the perfect example of "Simple, brutal, effective". When someone asks me about getting started with KB training, all I have to say is get this book and a couple of KBs and you have what you need!

"FiremanTom" Corrigan, RKC - Seattle, WA

BJones RKC Rated 10 out of 10

Phenomenal! If you have any questions regarding Kettlebells and Kettlebell training then you need this book. Broken down and distilled out to an easily digested and utilized format - Enter the Kettlebell will give you the answers and tools you need to safely and effectively use the Kettlebell. Simply excellent.
Brett Jones - San Diego, CA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Pavel Shoots and Scores Again Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel did it again with his new book. Enter the Kettlebell is a must for beginner and experienced gireveks. Beginners get detailed instruction on the movements and program set-up. Those with more experience will be reminded of points long ago missed or forgotten. And, if you're one of those Joes (or Jills) who need everything in a program spelled out for you (like me), Enter the Kettlebell removes any guess work and all doubt. You'll know what to do, when, how much, and when to do more.

Kettlebell training doesn't get any simpler than this. Do not mistake "simple" for "easy". You will be challenged. You will feel pain. But you'll be in better shape for it.
Rob Drewry - Battle Creek, MI

Pavel has done it again! Rated 10 out of 10

Pavel's new book "Enter the Kettlebell" has taken the Art of the Kettlebell to a new level of Zen simplicity.A more detailed sequel to the tersely written original "Russian Kettlebell Challenge"( the book that started it all)"Enter the Kettlebell" streamlines the process of using the KB as a serious stand alone fitness training method.

This book is the perfect reference guide for anyone even thinking about going to the RKC Certification. It should be the training manual,imo.Current RKCs need it as much or more as a reference to the critical movements,progressions and corrections of the most basic RKC movements.

The book is the KB equivilant to the Pavel's outstanding treatise on barbell strength training- "Power to the People",taking the same simple( but not easy) approach to KB training that he took to getting strong with just two barbell exercises.

Cutting through the myriad of possible movements to the most important Pavel teaches how to organize and progress the fundamental movements of the RKC system for real progress with real training over the long haul. Focusing on movement mastery by going deeper into the lifts Pavel shows what the martial art of strength training is all about.

"Enter the kettlebell" is a must read for all kb aficianados and anyone who is serious about the most efficient fitness system around.

Mark Reifkind
Owner Girya Kettlebell Training

Mark Reifkind - San Jose Ca

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Raw Power...Focused, Intensified, and Honed

Whats the difference between a razor blade and a butter knife? Focus. You can try hard, and do little, or you can try hard, and do a lot. What the whetstone did for knives, Enter the Kettlebell does for strength.

Whatever the goal, be it strength or conditioning, Enter the Kettlebell discusses a bare bones, no frills, no excuse method of training that takes a minimal amount of time (but a great deal of effort) to strength.

Don't waste any more time fretting over what machine you should be making payments on. Don't blow your time cranking out ridiculous amounts of effort on what seems to be no progress in physical conditioning. The instructions are all here, and for the cost of one payment on a machine, you can be set for months of intense, focused training. The details within can guide a total stranger to fitness in short order, and the ever present community will support you all the way!

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KY, USA

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Rated 10 out of 10

At age 53 I have regained Strength and Confidence

Over the years I have tried many types of programs for attaining my fitness goals. Some of the programs did deliver results to an extent, but I never did attain my ideal for REAL STRENGTH. My weight lifting usually consisted of complicated set/rep schemes with more exercises than I could keep track of, and I would often run for miles. As a result I would find myself injured through overtraining and become frustrated and quit. Injuries included shin splints, extremely sore muscles and a herniated disk. At age 53 I have finally regained Strength and Confidence. "Enter The Kettlebell" has exceeded all my expectations with regards to becoming strong again. ETK is direct and simple - just follow instructions and within weeks you will be transformed - as I was. Eight weeks ago I started the ETK program, my waist was 38 inch and I weighed 216 lbs. I now can squeeze into a size 34 inch trousers which I have not been able to do since I left the Marine Corps over 30 years ago, and I have lost 6lbs of fat. I have much more muscle definition in my arms, chest and shoulders, and my love handles have disappeared. My 8 weeks of progress with ETK has inspired me toward greater effort and although I have not yet achieved my strength/fitness goals, for the first time I feel that those are now attainable. A truely Stand -Alone Program for Strength.

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Best Introduction to the Kettlebell

I cannot think of a better entry-level introduction to using the kettlebell. A vastly superior effort to Pavel's original DVD, "The Russian Kettlebell Challenge". The coverage of the warmups and the description of how you need to prepare before exercising with kettlebells are alone worth getting the DVD. There are nuances in performance demonstrated in the DVD that truly clarify and amplify the information contained in the book.

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