Comments on: Enter the Kettlebell – DVD SE

By: hammond parts

hammond parts — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:12:28 +0000

The DVD is very helpful, and – most importantly – practical. I like the fact that they assume the person viewing is a newbie, and that it goes over safety, proper posture and footwear, etc. TO some, it seems obvious. To others, you’ve seen books or videos that have been lacking in this.

By: Musa

Musa — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:44:55 +0000

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!!! (Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)

By: Howard

Howard — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:44:14 +0000

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). (Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)

By: Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:43:39 +0000

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. (Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)

By: ScottA

ScottA — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:41:00 +0000

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! (Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)

By: Anders Eriksson

Anders Eriksson — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:40:08 +0000

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.

(Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)

By: steve

steve — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:39:27 +0000

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. (Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)

By: Robin McGill

Robin McGill — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:36:44 +0000

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. (Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)

By: Hank Mosher

Hank Mosher — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:35:44 +0000

“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. (Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)

By: Paul J Naredo

Paul J Naredo — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:34:47 +0000

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. (Review as Submitted on: DragonDoor)