Enter the Kettlebell – DVD SE
August 5, 2009 by Seth
Filed under Kettlebell DVD Reviews, Kettlebells for Women
“Enter the Kettlebell” has one of the most outrageous promises:
“The Shortcut to Extreme Strength and Elite Conditioning Guaranteed.”
But, can it hold up to the test?
Personally, I own this DVD and love it — and it’s PERFECT for those that are just starting using kettlebells.
Here is What You Can Expect
This is a 46 minute DVD where Pavel lays out a completely idiot proof system for mastering the art of kettlebell training.
“Enter the Kettlebell” is the product of an intensive five years of research and development based on the knowledge and expertise of a true master.
Here are some of the objectives of “Enter the Kettlebell”:
- Build all purpose strength development-you’ll learn to build the strength and the ability to meet the demands of any situation.
- Maximize Stamina-if you are an athlete or a fighter, your skills are only as good as they are durable. Pavel gives you the edge to blow away all your competitors.
- Forging a Rock Solid Physique-this is not the type of strength training that only does you good when you are in the gym. Pavel knows EXACTLY what it takes to build the strength that you can use when it REALLY counts!
Click Here to Get Started with “Enter the Kettlebell”
Your New Coach Pavel Tstatsouline
This guy has dedicated most of his career to working with the elite forces of the military, both the Soviet Union and the United States. These are the workout routines and exercises he uses to turn these guys into lean mean fighting machines. I’m not sure how much more qualification you could ask for!
Not to mention that there are a TON of other workout DVDs which you can get for the same price (or more) that were created by people with nowhere near the qualifications that this guy has.
He really covers all the bases when it comes to doing the exercises the RIGHT way – for safety (very important) and for maximum results.
Pavel moves you step by step through a process which can take you from a complete beginner in kettlebell training to a ‘Man Among Men.’
There are three stages to this process and the third is precisely what he has used to help people obtain Special Forces level conditioning for strength speed and stamina. Pretty cool.
This is the most thorough workout approach you could hope for. At the same time, once you get the exercises down, you can compress your training into one routine which covers the entire body. Not a bad deal for less than 30 dollars.
Click Here to Get Started with “Enter the Kettlebell”
Who is “Enter the Kettlebell” For?
For starters, if you’ve never picked up a kettlebell before or if you’d like to expand your range of kettlebell exercises, this is definitely the DVD to own.
As far as kettlebell training, that depends on how seriously you take your physical conditioning. If you are a professional fighter or athlete (especially if you play a contact sport) then using this routine could very well make you the envy of your competition.
This is for firefighters or law enforcement, and of course military, you are working with someone who the military elite pretty much trust with their survival. Think about it, if they can’t out match their opponent it could cost them their life.
For body builders or strength trainers, this can help you to iron out the weak spots in your lifts or in your physique and possibly save you a lot of extra training time that you may have spent working with conventional weights.
Or, if you just want to have a great physique and be in the top physical shape of your life, this is the workout you have been waiting for.
How Much Does it Cost?
To begin with, the workout DVD is well worth the price you are going to pay for it – it’s only $29.95 (and he could easily charge double!)
Pavel Tstatsouline promises a one hundred percent money back guarantee and, because he has a reputation which speaks for itself, you could pretty much skip the research part and just buy this product.
With Pavel at your side, you can’t go wrong. Great Product.
Click Here to Get Started with “Enter the Kettlebell”
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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…
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
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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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
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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!”
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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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
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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.
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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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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”
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
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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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
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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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
“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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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
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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!
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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
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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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!”
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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!
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
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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.
(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An awesome addition to RKC, Pavel’s first book on kettlebells.
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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.
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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.
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