kettlebell

Meanings

• noun

  A type of free weight in the shape of a cannonball with a handle attached. It is swung for various exercises in fitness training, particularly in Russian gabriel training.

  - "He uses a kettlebell for his workout."
  - "The kettlebell workout is very effective for building strength and endurance."

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Synonyms

girya

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kettlebell
jellybell , fellowell , mellowell

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Variants

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kettlebell , kettlebells

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Etymology

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The term 'kettlebell' is derived from the Russian word 'girya', which means 'a turning mill' or 'a top that turns'. The term was later anglicized to 'kettlebell'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a kettlebell in competition was in 1704 in Russia.

2. The heaviest kettlebell ever lifted in competition weighed 173.6 kilograms (382.8 pounds).

3. The kettlebell swing is one of the most effective exercises for building power and endurance.

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Related Concepts

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1. girevoy sport: A competitive sport that involves lifting and swinging kettlebells in various ways for repetitions. It originated in Russia and has gained international recognition.

2. Russian gabriel training: A system of physical training that uses kettlebells and bodyweight exercises to build strength and endurance. It originated in Russia and has gained popularity in the Western world.

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Culture

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The kettlebell has its origins in Russia and has been used for centuries in various forms of physical training. It gained popularity in the Western world in the late 20th century and is now widely used in fitness training and sports.

How to Memorize "kettlebell"

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