kettlebell
noun
ket·tle·bell
ˈke-tᵊl-ˌbel 
: a round weight with a flat bottom and thick handle on top that is used for exercise and weight training
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In 2015, Combs was arrested after allegedly attacking his son Justin’s UCLA football strength and conditioning coach with a kettlebell weight.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Lean forward, lifting the right leg straight behind the body until the torso is parallel to the mat, and hand/kettlebell is almost touching the ground.
Drive into the left heel to return to the standing position on both legs.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 26 July 2023
Here are six pieces to consider: Weight plates, kettlebells, barbells: A selection of these items will provide endless options for deadlifts, rows, overhead presses and other strength-building moves.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Ready for a kettlebell arms workout that targets your triceps, biceps, and shoulders?
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
Driving across town in icy weather and pushing through an hour of Zumba or lifting 20-pound kettlebells just isn’t possible some days.
—Melissa Rayworth, Fortune Well, 1 Feb. 2024
This adjustable kettlebell set is a great way to get in a gym sesh without actually having to get to the gym.
—Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Read more: Best Mattresses Amazon’s giant sale is a wise time to splurge (or save, really) on a pricier piece of home gym equipment like an elliptical, or a space-saving SELF Home Fitness Award–winning adjustable kettlebell.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
How to do It: Start standing slightly behind your kettlebell, feet slightly wider than shoulder width with your core tight.
—Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 15 June 2023
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Lean forward, lifting the right leg straight behind the body until the torso is parallel to the mat, and hand/kettlebell is almost touching the ground.
Drive into the left heel to return to the standing position on both legs.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 26 July 2023
Here are six pieces to consider: Weight plates, kettlebells, barbells: A selection of these items will provide endless options for deadlifts, rows, overhead presses and other strength-building moves.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
Ready for a kettlebell arms workout that targets your triceps, biceps, and shoulders?
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
Driving across town in icy weather and pushing through an hour of Zumba or lifting 20-pound kettlebells just isn’t possible some days.
—Melissa Rayworth, Fortune Well, 1 Feb. 2024
This adjustable kettlebell set is a great way to get in a gym sesh without actually having to get to the gym.
—Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Read more: Best Mattresses Amazon’s giant sale is a wise time to splurge (or save, really) on a pricier piece of home gym equipment like an elliptical, or a space-saving SELF Home Fitness Award–winning adjustable kettlebell.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 11 Oct. 2023
How to do It: Start standing slightly behind your kettlebell, feet slightly wider than shoulder width with your core tight.
—Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 15 June 2023
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“Kettlebell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kettlebell. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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