Ivan Vladimirovich Lebedev: Kettlebell Exercises and Their Place in Modern Weightlifting Sports [1928]

Ivan Vladimirovich Lebedev: Kettlebell Exercises and Their Place in Modern Weightlifting Sports [1928]

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Historically, kettlebells once held a very prominent place in weightlifting sports. When the “First Athletes’ Club,” under the guidance of Dr. Kraevsky, appeared in Russia in 1885—thus giving birth to weightlifting as a sport—there were fewer than ten training barbells in the entire country. There were quite a few globe barbells, but these were mostly used by circus professionals. Most of the first amateur strongmen in the provinces trained with kettlebells.

George F. Jowett: “Jonglieren”—Team Kettlebell Juggling in Germany [1925]

George F. Jowett: “Jonglieren”—Team Kettlebell Juggling in Germany [1925]

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Each man carries a kettle-bell that weighs about 43 American pounds. These teams go through an eliminating process similar to our trial feats. The opposing teams step toward each other, carrying the kettle-bells upon the right shoulders, and go through a series of march formations to the exhilarating strains of martial music. Each team member wears the uniform and colors of the club he represents.

Charles MacMahon: Kettlebell Juggling [1927]

Charles MacMahon: Kettlebell Juggling [1927]

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The juggling of kettle-bells is a broad subject and I will not attempt to outline all the juggling stunts that are possible, but will merely give you instructions on a few of the most common.

As the title states, you need a kettle-bell or two, or ring-weights with stationary handles.

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