kettlebell

noun

ket·​tle·​bell ˈke-tᵊl-ˌbel How to pronounce kettlebell (audio)
: a round weight with a flat bottom and thick handle on top that is used for exercise and weight training

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Past research has found that using a kettlebell can improve aerobic capacity, balance, and core strength. Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024 The set includes 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-pound kettlebells. Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024 What this move does: Challenges the muscles of the lower back as well as hamstrings and glutes; trains the hip-hinge pattern, which is crucial for lifting heavy things off the ground How to do it: Grip the handle of a kettlebell with both hands and bring it to chest height. Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 25 Oct. 2024 Members can join different teams led by coaches who offer progressive, at-home training plans, like kettlebell conditioning, barbell strength training, and bodyweight workouts, plus the usuals (like running, Pilates, high-intensity interval training, and yoga). Sara Coughlin, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for kettlebell 

Word History

Etymology

kettle + -bell (as in barbell)

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kettlebell was in 1928

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“Kettlebell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kettlebell. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.

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