A kettlebell or "girya" (Russian) is a traditional Russian cast iron weight looking somewhat like a cannonball with a handle. A favorite tool of the strongmen of old, the kettlebell has enjoyed a revival of late due to the efforts of strength and flexibility coach Pavel Tsatsouline. With his business partner John DuCane, Tsatsouline has launched a strength subculture under the brand name of Dragon Door, Inc.
Proponents of the kettlebell consider it to be the ultimate tool for all-around fitness and cross-training benefit, while detractors have questioned the kettlebell's effectiveness and safety and are wary of the hype surrounding it.
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