I grew on barbell big lifts. Squats, Deadlifts, and bench were all ever knew. I got a kettlebell on whim just to have something indoors for days I couldn’t get to the Calisthenics park. Been swinging around this 50 LB / 22 KG orb of steel and I’m feeling and seeing a lot of improvements. Swings, presses, cleans and other mobility training has been a lot more fun and interesting. Going forward I’m gonna be rocking this thing along with my calisthenics. “Functional training” is now my goal now that i’m in my 30s. I want to be able move and groove with ease for the rest of my days, and I think this kettlebell may be the key to that goal.
The only weight training I’ve done for years has been with heavy kettlebells. Swings, Turkish getups, cleans, presses and squats. I’ve seen great gains to strength, stability, endurance, coordination and balance. And the best part is I find it fairly fun and I don’t go to the gym any more. I just own a few kettlebells. I can do them at home. It’s my advice to anyone, buy a few second hand kettlebells as heavy as you can safely use, if possible 2 of the adjustable competition style kettlebells, and you’ll have a better home gym than 90% of people.