This book shows you what to do, how to do it, and how often! It takes you from start to finish on KettleBell Exercises. The exercises, such as the swing, don't look like they'll do as much as they will until you start doing them correctly! The best book I've seen to take you into the true world of exercises that really make you strong and really give you top notch cardio all in one package!
Pat "Hawk" Hardy - Silsbee, TX USA

Pavel's new book "Enter the Kettlebell" has taken the Art of the Kettlebell to a new level of Zen simplicity.A more detailed sequel to the tersely written original "Russian Kettlebell Challenge"( the book that started it all)"Enter the Kettlebell" streamlines the process of using the KB as a serious stand alone fitness training method.

This book is the perfect reference guide for anyone even thinking about going to the RKC Certification. It should be the training manual,imo.Current RKCs need it as much or more as a reference to the critical movements,progressions and corrections of the most basic RKC movements.

The book is the KB equivilant to the Pavel's outstanding treatise on barbell strength training- "Power to the People",taking the same simple( but not easy) approach to KB training that he took to getting strong with just two barbell exercises.

Cutting through the myriad of possible movements to the most important Pavel teaches how to organize and progress the fundamental movements of the RKC system for real progress with real training over the long haul. Focusing on movement mastery by going deeper into the lifts Pavel shows what the martial art of strength training is all about.

"Enter the kettlebell" is a must read for all kb aficianados and anyone who is serious about the most efficient fitness system around.

Mark Reifkind
Owner Girya Kettlebell Training

Mark Reifkind - San Jose Ca

Pavel did it again with his new book. Enter the Kettlebell is a must for beginner and experienced gireveks. Beginners get detailed instruction on the movements and program set-up. Those with more experience will be reminded of points long ago missed or forgotten. And, if you're one of those Joes (or Jills) who need everything in a program spelled out for you (like me), Enter the Kettlebell removes any guess work and all doubt. You'll know what to do, when, how much, and when to do more.

Kettlebell training doesn't get any simpler than this. Do not mistake "simple" for "easy". You will be challenged. You will feel pain. But you'll be in better shape for it.
Rob Drewry - Battle Creek, MI

Phenomenal! If you have any questions regarding Kettlebells and Kettlebell training then you need this book. Broken down and distilled out to an easily digested and utilized format - Enter the Kettlebell will give you the answers and tools you need to safely and effectively use the Kettlebell. Simply excellent.
Brett Jones - San Diego, CA

Got my "Enter the Kettlebell" book today, so my late morning was spent devouring Pavel's latest incarnation for the KB Nation... I think this book nails it's stated purpose as a PTP-version of the RKC Program for KB training. It is an amazing distillation of the how to get the most with the least (i.e. the most bang for your buck). The old RKC book's exercises have been pared down to the very essentials of pulling and pushing. And the three stage progression is the perfect expression of this new, stripped down but highly effective Overall S&C program.

Every move is broken down into easily understood steps. The KB student systematically works his way through them, which makes their technique better and their training safer. It may seem like overkill to some, but as a RKC Instructor since 2003, I've learned that many students benefit greatly from these mastery steps, some of which I've used for a few years. It's much more effective to teach solid technique in the first place instead of trying to correct the common errors over and over.

The pictures of the exercises are definitely better, and the sequencing of them is much improved. The suggested workout routines in Chapter 4 are a big improvement over the original also. The RKC book had 2 main programming options - general guidelines or detailed examples of GS and Military programs. The general guidelines are fine for freestyle workouts, but not for beginners, who need to build a solid foundation of the basics. The GS and Military workouts has many intermediate and advanced drills, which needed explaining, and aren't needed for beginners. As a reference source, these routines were interesting and could be useful, but Pavel's simplified RKC Minimum, Rites of Passage and "Man-building" programs are WAY more appropriate for the beginning and intermediate lifter. They take all the guess work out, but they do allow for some flexibility within the basic framework. Pavel's "Enter the Kettlebell" is the perfect example of "Simple, brutal, effective". When someone asks me about getting started with KB training, all I have to say is get this book and a couple of KBs and you have what you need!

"FiremanTom" Corrigan, RKC - Seattle, WA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Pavel is one of those rare teachers who really does listen and learn from his students and colleagues. In fact, he really seems to delight in eliciting the insights of others. If you are a regular visitor to the Dragon Door Forum you already know that Pavel not only contributes his knowledge freely, he is also quick to acknowledge others for their contributions to the RKC Revolution and is generous and enthusiastic with his praise.

This enjoyment of others' contributions to the cause is evident in "Enter the Kettlebell". It is peppered with the suggestions, tips and solutions of the many people Pavel has trained over the 5 year history of the RKC. In Pavel's words, "At the RKC, we never rest." And one gets the sense that Pavel means "we" in a very literal and a very capacious way. One could even reasonably conclude that the raisone d'etre for "Enter the Kettlebell", based on Pavel's introduction, was a post by a Dragon Door denizen requesting a Kettlebell book that mimicked the stripped down appeal of Pavel's other hit publication, "Power to the People". "Enter the Kettlebell" succeeds quite admirably at fulfilling that request and based on the enthusiastic reception on the Dragon Door forum when its publication was announced, it was an idea whose time had clearly arrived.

For a graduate of the RKC, "Enter the Kettlebell" will be a handy reference resource for teaching and designing basic programs. For the kettlebell novice, it will serve along with the companion DVD (and a private lesson or two along the way) as a great introduction to kettlebell training. For the more advanced girevik, it reintroduces the basics and supplies updated programming and tests for assessing kettlebell "manhood"...the "RKC Rite of Passage".

"Enter the Kettlebell" is also a very enjoyable read. If you haven't had the pleasure of meeting Pavel in person, reading his material is the next best thing. In a very real way, when you have read an article by Pavel you have met the man and that too is a rare thing these days.

To sum up my review of "Enter the Kettlebell", I have to borrow a Pavelism: "Right on, Pavel!"
Randy Hauer, RKC - West Chester, PA

I always loved Pavel's "Power to the People" book because it was so simple and effective, in addition to being an engaging and entertaining read. It was easy to do: Five days a week, do a set of deadlifts, re-read PTP's instructions on deadlift form, do another set of deadlifts, then repeat for the side press. Despite having an injured knee, I increased my deadlift 5rm from 135 to 270 in just a few months. A few months later I was pulling 340 for reps. Keep in mind I had a withered right leg when I started.
Later I wanted to improve my cardiovascular conditioning as well, and I bought the Russian Kettlebell Challange. It was fun and effective, but I had a hard time formulating a program. There was no magic formula this time; the party left it up to me to write the program.
Sometime freedom is a good thing, but not always. Part of the "magic" of PTP was its simplicity: Do the two lifts, vary the load, start a new cycle after the peak. It was idiot-proof. RKC left me to my own devices, which turned out to be pitifully inadequete. I never could stay focused on the lame programs I authored.
Enter "Enter the Kettlebell". This book set out to be the PTP of Kettlebell conditioning. And it is. The instructions are clear. The text is engaging and humorous, and the programs are simple and easy to follow. Best of all, there is a plan (actually several).
Sometimes lifters just want to be soldiers. Tell us what to do and we will do it. Give us a commander we trust, and we'll take over the world.
Pavel is the Commander-in-Chief of the Kettlebell Nation. With "Enter the Kettlebell", we all have our battle plan and marching orders. Victory is ours!
David C. - Montgomery, Alabama

Answers the question: "If I could only get one Kettlebell book, which one should it be."...... THIS ONE!!!!!

Pavel once again "brings home the bacon" to Kettlebell Nation. Direct, honest, no-fluff instruction boiled down to its most essential form.

Enjoy the read.......then enjoy the pain!
Craig T. O'Connell, RKC - HQ / FDLE, Tallahassee, FL

take a system that is too simple to screw up, add the fine points that makes Pavel such an effective instructor, and you get the next perfect evolution of Power! to the People. Simple and sinister is the most accurate description of the program. i am adding this to the training of our deployed troops, and you should do it too
SSgt Glass - Okinawa, Japan

"Enter the Kettlebell!" now makes accessible to the fitness masses the skill, knowledge and single greatest stand-alone tool that until today was the hard-won prize of the training elite. Want to know who qualifies to use a kettlebell, what size you should start with and what skills to focus on in the beginning? Look no further than EKB! Distilling the research, hands-on experience and dedication of Pavel Tsatsouline's "Kettlebell Nation" and the work of his Senior Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certified Instructors, Pavel eliminates the guesswork, endless hours of reading and web-surfing, and decisively lays out the map and groundwork that will speed you on your way to elite fitness. Preparatory movement, program design, exercise progression, a well thought out FAQ and most importantly, developing the correct mindset and approach to each kettlebell "practice" will cause a radical shift in your health and fitness paradigm, resulting in concrete, unmistakable results. Give yourself over to the care of "the Party" and inherit the confidence and raw, brutal "can't-say-quit" strength of the world's top MMA fighters and military/pararescue units, while earning the envy and grudging respect of your former gym members! Enter the Revolution that has been sweeping over America since the introduction of Pavel's original "Power to the People" and "Russian Kettlebell Challenge" and throw your sisified rehab "machine and stability ball" workout into the ash-heap of history!
Court Wing, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer - New York, NY & Seattle, WA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

I started with Power to the People. My next buy was The Russian Kettlebell Challenge followed by Beyond Bodybuilding and then The Naked Warrior. My expectations were extrememly high when I heard Pavel was coming out with a new book. When I put what he says in his books into my routines, I see results almost immediately. Although I haven't had the chance to put what he says from ETK into my routines I am 100% positive that it will work. I have yet to be disappointed by any product Pavel has put out and I'm sure this will be no different. I expect to be pressing the Bulldog within 12 weeks!!!

Although a brand new girevik could pick up this book and be well versed in the kettlebell game, an advanced man could get just as much if not more knowledge out of this little gem. Although I've been using kettlebells for over a year I have yet to reach the RKC Rites of Passage Goals. Now that I know how to train for them I would put forth every ounce of energy in order to become a man among men. I will not rest until I've quenched the fire ignited by reading Enter the Kettlebell. A humbling yet inspiring read. Thanks for another great product Pavel!!
SSgt Philip Davis, USAF - Nellis AFB, NV

Pavel never quits fine tuning the program,upgrading the information and informing the people of a better way. This is the new study guide for kettlebell training. Clear and concise, Enter The Kettlebell is manual for all who chose to live strong.
Hipdrive - Grand Rapids, MI

In this work, Pavel details everything an aspiring girevik (kettlebeller) needs to know in order to become an exceptional one. It’s great also for the trainer who wants/needs to be reminded of the basics in order to provide the highest quality instruction for his clients. It's all presented in an easy to follow format with clear illustrations and high quality visuals.
Justin Qualler - Milwaukee, WI

Is there a more influential strength author in the US over the past 30 years than Pavel? In a few short years he seems to have revolutionized strength and fitness in this country for those of us luckyenough to discover him. After lifting and competing (powerlifting) over the past 20+ years i am stronger, more muscular, and more fit than anytime previous all as a result of Pavel's routines and genius. Now Pavel does it again with the companion book to The Russian Kettlebell Challenge. After giving up powerlifting and concentrating solely on KBs, i thought i had read it all and tried it all. As i tell my students sometimes, "just when you think you know the answer, i change the question". Pavel again has changed the question with his new book, "Enter the Kettlebell". As brilliant as "Power to the People" (the first pavel book i ever bought) "Enter the KB" makes KB training simple but so effective with his push/pull routine. He also leaves nothing to chance by giving you the formula for success with routines and can't miss workouts. With this book there is no more excuses, as pavel would say "enjoy the pain"-but i would also add "enjoy the results"! 2 thumbs up!
Patrick "Phil" Workman, RKC - Fort Worth, Texas

I am really pleased to see Enter the Kettlebell. After three years of being a part of the RKC community, it is great to see Pavel put in writing all the tips and hints he has accumulated since the original Russian Kettlebell Challenge. The title tips it's hat to Bruce Lee and so does the approach to training that gave rise to the book. Over the past few years Pavel has "absorbed what is useful, discarded what was useless and made it specifically his own" in regards to teaching kettlebells. A must-have textbook on kettlebell lifting.
David Whitley, RKC - Nashville, TN

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Everything appropriate I have to say about this book has already been said by others more qualified than I!

For Endurance Athletes:

I should tell you, however, that if you are an avid runner, swimmer, cyclist, triathlete, paddler -- you have probably already heard about how important it is to do Strength Training as part of your endurance training. Maybe, you are wondering how to begin one, and which one to choose --- I recommend Enter the Kettlebell by Pavel. You can easily enhance any one or all of the activities above by choosing to do the RKC Program Minimum. And, as you get stronger, add the RKC Rite of Passage Workout. Pavel goes over everything step-by-step with a "walk-crawl-run" approach which will make your life as an endurance-oriented athlete that much more fool-proof!

This book teaches you how to integrate the Kettlebell as a Strength Tool to the endurance-sport-of-your-choice without getting a Ph.D or learning Russian! Yes, he has Workout Schedules, Goals, and Exercises in brilliant detail.

Pat - Oxnard, CA

ENTER THE KETTLEBELL from Pavel is the book to use with KB training. the new programs and the variety of programs will increase strength and flexibilty fast.
I am a pro golfer and 3 things are important for me when I train is: 1.flexibilty, 2.power, 3.strength. All these three are covered in KB training.
"Enter the Kettlebell" is for the experienced KB lifter and for the guy (or gal) just starting out. All the instructions are right there for you to incorporate into your training.
One part of the book I really liked was the little extra things Pavel puts in there, like: the chins, making your body speak russian. All these extras outside of the KB instruction are what makes this book a masterpiece.
In the words of the author "enjoy the pain"

Aaron Baddeley - Scottsdale, AZ

Enter the Kettlebell has truly re-ignited a fire inside that I thought couldnt burn any hotter for Kettlebells. I was one of the many out there that was having a hard time coming up with a program or routine with the insane number of various kettlebell drills at our disposal. I have been using KBs for about 5 months, and after reading Enter the Kettlebell I am going BACK to my beginning roots. Kind of like a black belt in martial arts hangs up his black for a white belt to humble himself and reinforce the fundamentals. ETK IS a fool proof way to gain the strength and conditioning you have always desired. Did I mention FOOL PROOF!?!?!?!

Thanks Pavel and all others that helped with this work. It will change many lives, for the better.
Caesar - Westminster, CA

EKB is essential to the kettlebell beginner. All the basics are broken down into multiple, easy to understand steps.
Pavel has made it impossible for you to not succeed with this book.

All you have to do is "Do this!"
Alex Javor - Alabama

You have captured the true essence of kettlebell training.

As ketlebells become more popular in the USA, I have noticed them being used as just another fitness tool. There are some folks out there watering the concept down to fit into the exsisting fitness industry in this country. Kettlebells are part of a culture driven strength training philosophy. Pavel and Enter the Kettlebell take you to the heart of both.

The book is raw and explosive with fundemental knowledge that will inspire both seasoned RKC's and beginners alike.

If you haven't Entered the Kettlebell...You haven't trained with kettlebells.

Anthony DiLuglio, RKC - Founder of Punch kettlebell gym Providence, RI

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Pavel proves why he is the KING!! Any questions you have about kettlebell training are now answered. If you are looking to become an RKC this is your bible.
Doug Nepodal, RKC - Medina, Ohio

And need to start training like a lawyer. I think the most immediate benifit that I took away from ETK was this single concept. Even with a daily reveiw of my training log, from an artist perspective things looked right. From the ETK frame of reference I was growing more and more scattered and distracted. I rationalized this that at 41, semi-retired and in good shape, with lots of training experience I could simply do what I enjoy and reap the benifits of strength,fitness and a decent build. And I could do this...but why? With a slightly more focused approach I can acheive all this in a more streamlined, practical manner. And with the gift of Variety days...I can still have the "artistic" pursuits of nail bending,deadlifts, strength carries (Dan Johns Carried away!) and sandbag training if I choose. (Following the ETK protocol of heavy but easy of course.)
This book has been a real gift and eye opener for me. I hope others benifit as well. A big thanks to Pavel, John, and the Dragondoor forum...especially the lawyers!

Eric
Eric P McCarty - Columbia, Md USA

For those who wanted a system in plain words, this is the kettlebell book for you. It outlines several routines to produce maximal gains in strength and fitness. Follow the routine of your choice and the fitness levels of elite soldiers and athletes is within your reach. Just dont expect Pavel to go easy on you with these routines. As with GS and all kettlebell work (as well as life), the prize will go to those who embrace hardwork, mental toughness, and a vision of the future.
Douglas Moore - Bangor Maine

Pavel,
I wanted to congratulate you on Enter The Kettlebell. It is a great resource for anyone that has been using or thinking about using kettlebells. It is as though you have the RKC program at home with you! So many of the finer tips and concepts outlined in the certification are laid out very well in the book and a great advantage for many to have available.

The programming ideas are also fantastic. Many ideas that don't try to overcomplicate the training, rather simplify it to the most effective training principles. I picked up some wonderful ideas and it got me thinking of many more.

Thank you for the great resource!
Josh Henkin-www.sandbagexercises.com - Phoenix, Arizona

This program has been perfect for me. I own RKC, PTP, BB, NW, and while those are all great programs, this one fits my style of training and the goals I am seeking. I only have two kettlebells (16 kg, 24 kg), an ab wheel, and a jump rope, so it's like Pavel wrote this one just for me.

The book is well written and breaks it down to where my 4 year old granddaughter can understand it. It will be hard for me to switch to a different program once I've accomplished this one.
Brian Miller - Newport News, VA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

This book has truly blown me away. I have all of Pavel's books and this is by far the best. The "Right of Passage" workouts and goals included in the book are worth every penny.
Anyone interested in kettlebell training or getting in shape for law enforcement or the military should read this book!
Kurt V. - Marblehead, MA

As a busy father of 3, small business owner and volunteer Fire Fighter, I just needed someone to help me structure workouts. In Enter the Kettlebell, Pavel sets a strait forward path to success. Now I've stopped over-analyzing and am just making progress!!
Thanks Pavel!!
STB - Mankato, MN USA

Pavel has reinvented his own wheel in this inspiring , comprehensive and no-nonsense solution to all round strength and conditioning. Beginners through to advanced users will feast on an a la carte menu of drills which , when performed in the Pavel-approved fashion will guarantee optimal joint health , muscle co-ordination and supreme cardiorespiratory conditioning.

This book is full of important facts , pared down and clearly outlined so they remain firmly etched in the mind ; an invaluable aid to anyone instructing others in the safe essentials of kettlebell training.

Pavel’s innate dry humour shines through, reminding us that exercise should be challenging but fun.

Liberal quotation of renowned athletes and coaches lends further credibility to Pavel’s quest for the ultimate in functional fitness for all.

As a medico , I heartily approve of Pavel’s methods!
Dr Paul Tucker - Tasmania , Australia

For the last 4 years I've increased the percentage of KettleBell exercises in the training programs of my Elite athletes,regular folks, and high school students.Hockey, volleyball, basketball,football,soccer,boxers and other athletes, have all benefited greatly from their Kettlebell training.More and more,my gym resembles a Soviet training center.In addition to being thrilled with their outstanding results,everyone I train actually ENJOYS the Kettlebell practices.In a recent example,I put a group of male and female Provincial Rugby players(Manitoba Buffalo)through twice weekly training sessions for 4 months(and continuing).Their programs emphasized Kettlebells.After a dynamic warmup,we trained power, strength,followed by KBell cardio, finishing with a cooldown walk and easy static stretching.The test results: A dramatic loss of bodyfat,more muscularity,far more strength and power,a big increase in rugby specific endurance measured in various shuttle runs,and an increase in 'mental toughness'.Now that the season has started,my Kettlebell trained players stand out in their ability to get around the pitch(field)and make play after play.They're hitting harder,they're quicker, and far more enduring.The buzz is out--the Rugby 'powers that be' are taking notice--how did we do it? I thank Pavel for putting Kettlebells, and all his(and other RKC's) great kettlebell books and DVD's into my hands.I've helped develop Champions since the 1970's; Pavel has helped me take my instruction to a whole new level.This is very rewarding and exciting.
Pavel's 'ENTER THE KETTLEBELL' book (and DVD)are the newest additions to my coaching and (own) training arsenal.Quite simply, they are GREAT! Comprehensive,step by step guides for the beginner or the advanced practioner (and everyone in between). Pavel "answer's the questions before you get to ask them".I've read and re-read 'ENTER THE KETTLEBELL".Each time something 'new' jumps out at me. Replaying the DVD does likewise. I encourage everyone interested in improving themselves and/or their athletes, to purchase 'ENTER THE KETTLEBELL'.
My rugby players (and others) are now following 'ENTER THE KETTLEBELL'for their in-season strength training.We look forward to great results!
Cole Summers: Team Canada Strength Coach - Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada

If you have attended any training with kettlebells or own any previously published kettlebell books, manuals or CDs, set them aside, as well as any preconceived ideas, long enough to thoroughly study the "Enter the Kettlebell" manual AND CD. Both are excellent stand-alone training tools but complement each other too well to use just one.

The organization of the manual allows you to easily understand and practice the essential points of every exercise. The RKC Minumum is a very challenging beginning exercise program. Even senior RKCs could benefit from at least a week of the RKC Minimum.

The CD is a priceless training tool for fine tuning the most basic kettlebell exercises. Because these skills use every muscle in your body, noone will ever need any other exercises to remain in optimal physical condition.

RKCs, however, are never satisfied. After studying Pavel's execution of the Swing, GetUp, Overhead Press and Snatch, simply attempting to emulate his precise technique will improve anyone's skills. Once you are doing these as close to Pavel's perfection as possible, all other kettlebell training, with whatever size bells or combinations of bells, becomes significantly easier to accomplish. Once you accomplish the RKC Rite of Passage, limits no longer exist.

"Enter the Kettlebell" provides the way for anyone and everyone seeking to improve and maintain optimal physical conditioning. It closes the circle. It brings us back to the beginning. It opens the doors to the next level of unlimited progess and potential.

Thanks Pavel. "Enter the Kettlebell" is superb. You are the ultimate Master. It is an honor to study with you.
Doc Kelley, MA, DC, RKC - Newport, OR

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Enter the Kettlebell is an outstanding resource for the beginner just starting out on their journey of effective strength training or the Kettlebell Instructor looking for some new tricks to "fix" his or her victims.

After struggling for over a year to increase my clean & press numbers I started the Clean & Press ladder program from Enter the Kettlebell using the 24kg kettlebell. My previous best with the 28kg kettlebell in the Clean & Press was 3 reps with my left arm and 4 with my right. After completing the ladder program with the 24kg bell I tested my press with the 28kg bell and hit a personal record of 8 reps on my left and 9 with my right! And did it all in less than a month! I was amazed at how simple such an effective program could be.

Outstanding job Pavel and Dragondoor!
Mike Johnson, RKC - Maryland, USA

Here's what I admire about Pavel's works: they're understated instead of over-the-top. In a market where many fitness programs are like trashy romance novels, Pavel's, in stark contrast, are like technical journals laced with humorous anecdotes. He includes no fluff, no filler. I get the distinct impression that every word is carefully chosen, the like strokes of a master painter. There are TONS of gems in all his stuff. In order to find them, you must read his works slowly, carefully, and more than twice. His material is not "skimable." He has the uncanny ability to consolidate many different concepts and link them into a usable program.

With this in mind, Enter the Kettlebell is no different. Pavel does not restate what others, or even he himself has already said, like too many others in the industry. Instead, he provides a very simple roadmap to take the rank-and-file beginner from zero to hero. He shows you that getting in great shape isn't as complicated as many in our industry would have you believe. Pavel starts you with just two exercises--and believe me, just those two alone will get you in GREAT shape. After you've mastered those two, he provides two to three more to take you to the next level--being able to pass the RKC snatch test. Pavel also demostrates common technique errors and provides simple solutions to correct them safely and quickly. He also presents plenty of science to justify his system without using too much techincal mumbo-jumbo. Bottom line: Enter the Kettlebell is a start to finish guide to safe, fun, efficient exercise. It's THE one book anybody interested in kettlebell training can't live without.

Geoff Neupert, Personal Training Director/Owner - Triangle Personal Training, Durham, NC

What does EKB really have to offer? Well...

• The 3 best drills to practice before your workouts to help you gain the proper hip & back flexibility, loosen up the shoulders, and develop overhead range of motion in the shoulders.
  
• Safety tips on what not to do (Pavel's facial expressions are hilarious).
  
• The new program minimum (updated from RKC) is the shortest distance to brute strength & conditioning.
  
• The quickest steps to mastering the swing & get-up (as well as the clean, MP, and snatch).
  
• Goals to shoot for for each man/woman as far as strength & conditioning (grinds & ballistics).
  
• How to structure your KB workouts (sets, reps, days of rest, etc.--something much needed for those of us who have to follow a structured program, which wasn't offered in RKC).
  
• What to do "if your spirit is tougher than your hands."
  
• FAQs include:
  
  • Is KB training a fad?
    
  • 2 methods of incorporating NW & PTP, as well as how to include BPA.
    
  • Why exercise descriptions are detailed & not "just swing the KB."
    
  • "If Russian stuff is so tough, why did the USSR lose the Cold War?"

While the original RKC manual remains a timeless work, with "Enter the Kettlebell" Pavel beautifully captures the best of the original RKC and delivers the wealth of knowledge gathered since the start of the Kettlebell Revolution. More than just an update, ETK is a complete course offering something to every girevik at every level. Refined, simple, concise. The clear examples of good form, exercise progressions, and the bullet-proof workout programs make ETK the must-have manual for anyone that dares to lift a Kettlebell.
Billy Lusk - Snohomish, WA

I am doing ladders with 40kg KB now. I can do (1,2,3,4,5)x5 and I do pullups after every C&P. Now I have noticed, that I am starting to gain some Muscle Mass. I think I am strong enough now to do dome presses with The BEAST now. I do not think I could do it without ETK so fast!! I have also developed "the back of steal", I am in great shape, and I will do nothing else until I will press 48kg 5 times, and do over 200 snatches with 32kg.

Thanks Pavel!!
Gregor - Slovenia

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Although I'm an experienced kettlebell lifter and a certified instructor, I've hit two new personal bests since reading ETK - need I say more? ETK is a reminder that one can _always_ improve at the fundamentals, and that such improvements are the basis for lasting improvements in strength. ETK teaches that strength, flexibility, and safety are all different facets of the same diamond, of mastering your body through kettlebell training. It is _the_ best book and DVD (get both) for new kettlebell lifters and a must-have for everyone else.
Steve Freides - Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA

I am no strength training professional, but I have been training for 18 years and I've tried and seen much of what is out there. "Enter the Kettlebell!" is far and away the best training guide I have seen. However, others can better comment on those particular merits. I am a professor of philosophy who has won awards for teaching, and I will say in my opinion that EKB is abosolutely excellent when considered as a textbook. Good teaching starts with knowing your material like the back of your hand and having the ability to make very complicated issues understandable to somebody who has no background in them. Pavel clearly excels on both fronts! Moreover, the classical notion of basic skill mastery as the key to excellence and a virtuous life is well practiced in Pavel's text. I plan to use these principles not only in my physical training, but in some of the character formation work I do with young men on my campus.

James D. Madden, Ph.D. - Benedictine College, Atchison, KS

Pavel's books have all changed the way I train, 'Beyond Stretching' the way I stretch, ‘Power to the People' the way I train with weights. When I read 'The Russian Kettlebell Challenge' my training changed again. Although excellent that book provided too many options, Enter the Kettlebell provides a simple (not easy) solution to all-round strength and fitness that the busiest individual can apply. ETK is suitable for both the novice and the advanced. Not only does Pavel have the ability to explain concepts and exercise clearly, the programmes in ETK are foolproof.
An instant classic.
Dr Suleiman Al-Sabah - Reading, UK

Enter The Kettlebell has it all. The 48 oz. dry-aged ribeye of exercise manuals. Satisfying and to the point,especially for those of us that get distracted by thinking too much.

I find that the blend of unarguable fact and humor (the goofy faces Pavel makes in the photos depicting improper technique are positively priceless) make the text much easier to absorb and apply. Kudos to you, Comrade Pavel!
Jesse S - Woodstock, IL

Listen up Gireviks! You have spent money, time, and energy on kettlebells. Be absolutely certain that you have a firm foundation on which to build with the many excellent kettlebell exercises that are available. Learn well the swing, pull, snatch, and press. These are core maneuvers that must be properly executed for maximum gain in strength and endurance--plus the assurance of safety. Pavel's new book, Enter the Kettlebell, and the matching DVD supply everything you need to assure maximum satisfaction and performance while exercising with kettlebells. The book and DVD both have exquisite attention to detail and will serve you well now and in the future. Even though I have been working with kettlebells for two years, careful observation of the DVD and reading the book more than once have enabled me to correct errors in technique. If you are serious about your kettlebell training, be sure to get both the book and the DVD.
Richard M Freeman MD - Opelika, Alabama

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Started this program on June 4 using a 70lb kettlebell. At the time all I could do with the 88lb kettlebell was clean it with two hands to my shoulder, couldn't budge it at all from there.

On June 25 I tested and I was able to press the 88lb'er once with my left arm. On July 14 I was able to press the 88 lb'er with both arms and without straining. These were clean reps with controlled negatives! I feel so much stronger than before I started this program and I feel energetic, not worn down. I felt pressing the 88lb'er was a far-off dream...maybe someday...try today.

...and I haven't even mentioned the conditioning aspects! Slowly, but surely seeing bodyfat trim away.

Don't be fooled, you'll have to work but the results are there to be had. No guesswork, follow the plan - get the results!
Raf Ortiz - Austin, Tx

Another classic from Pavel. I'm following the Rite of Passage program and went from a previous best 124 snatches in ten minutes that was VERY difficult to 162 and it wasn't as bad. That was after one month! I'm planning on hitting 200+ reps within 3 months of starting this program. I recommend both the book and DVD to anyone who wants to get started training with kettlebells. Follow the programs and you will become a better man for your effort.
Joe Pavel RKC - Cottage Grove, MN USA

This book is in my humble opinion his best to date (they're all good).
This book will transform you from a man of mere flesh and bone to a man of iron!!!, if you follow Pavel's step by step action plan you will become tough as iron and as hard as nails.
This book has taken my KBell training to another level.
Highly recommended.
John Walker - South Wales, United Kingdom

This one is classic Pavel. Clear, precise and effective-brutally effective. His humor and knowledge come through in a way that made practice something I wanted to do. I am following the Program Minimum and can feel the results with this most simple of workout plans. Good Stuff.
Dean Soderstrom - Midland, TX USA

Probably his best work on kettlebells. It is something more natural for beginners as well as advanced practitioners.
I'll tell you Pavel and John Du Cane. This has got to be translated into foreign languages if you are to expand your market overseas.

I might think about volunteering for Japanese work.
taikei - Tokyo Japan

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

I had never given kettlebells an honest chance, but after reading this book I am fired up and ready to go full blast to be a man among men.
Your name here - Schererville, In.

Enter the Kettlebell (ETK) is Pavel at his best. ETK builds off of what made his other books so great.

In his bodyweight strength training book, Naked Warrior, Pavel provided detailed instructions and numerous pictures to help the reader. ETK provides the fundamental framework for the kettlebell beginning. The beginner can't go wrong. The numerous large pictures capture every important step in each kettlebell movement. For the less visual oriented, the step-by-step descriptions clear any possible ambiguity on how to practice the lifts.

Like Power to the People (Pavel's powerlifting book), Pavel prescribes simple to follow routines that will get beginners in shape and help more advance kettlebellers to accomplish amazing strength & conditioning feats.

Kettlebells are used in the Secret Service, Marines, and the NFL. Professionals use Kettlebells because they work. Find out for yourself. Buy the book and a kettlebell today.
Phillip Spearo - Pewaukee, WI

I'd automatically give this book the highest rating on any scale because of the effectiveness and simplicity of the fitness strategy that it promotes. I've been following the Rite of Passage program for about two months and I think that the only variable that separates myself from extreme fitness is time. I would recommend this book to any person who is interested in improoving his or her level of fitness.
Mercer - NL, Canada

ETKb is a great book if you are just getting in to kettlebells or have been working with them for some time. This book is pure K.I.S.S and provides great detail on the various exercises and how to perform them. ETKb goes above and beyond what the RKC book has in so many ways. The program minimum is great for those beginners or even those that are looking to improve form or step back and start fresh. I have been working with kettlebells for a few years off and on, but since buying ETKb, I have new material to encourage me to continue with my rehab and training using my kettlebells.
Great book and defenitely worth the investment if you are even remotely considering using kettlebells.
Ken Willis - Dallas, Tx

I have been training with using Pavel's systems for over 1 year. I have used Power to the People and the Russian Kettlebell Challege with much success. In this time period, my body fat percentage has gone from approximately 24% to 17% and I have dropped about 15 pounds in overall body weight. Enter the Kettlebell took my training to the next level. Pavel lays out exactly which exercises to practice and the duration, much like PTP. Presses are done using ladders and swings/snatches are done for time anywhere from 2 minutes to 12 minutes. I have combined the RKC Rite of Passage with Power to the People, as Pavel described in the book. I train 5 times per week and my sessions almost never last longer than 30 minutes. It has been approximately eight weeks since I have been training with the Rite of Passage/PTP mix and I must say that I find myself getting stronger and leaner to the point where my wife and co-workers are beginning to notice and inquire about my training. Pavel's methods are the abosolute best, hands down!!
Eric J. Sommermeyer - Ridgeway, IA USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

This book is THE foundation in kettlebell training. I started kettlebell training a year ago. I trained with the RKC book and dvd faithfully and was wowed. I realized that strength truly is a technique to be honed. I continued to read articles at draondoor, PTTP, the Naked Warrior and Get in the Best Shape of Your Life to acquire the finer points. All these have helped me tremendously, but I was still left wanting... Enter The Kettlebell! ETK is the FINER POINTS! Like many I'm sure, I was suffering from "analysis paralysis" when it came to KB training: progressions, grinds vs. ballistics, rest periods and cycling loads. No more. ETK is streamlined, excellently detailed, and very well written. It has put more value in all my other dragondoor products. Without a strong foundation one can build only so high. TTT!
Chris Przygocki - Ithaca,NY

This book is not about entertainment but about getting REAL SKILLS.

While most people like to play around and try a few things this book reminds us to stay with the basics get good with the basics and get real skills.

Amazing book.
Your name here - Your location here

Pavel's attention to detail is fantastic.
Great book and highly recommended.
I would only wish for a little more refinement with the photos and they still need better proof reading to eliminate errors, although this is by far the most error free book by Pavel.
Joe Pulone - Baltimore, MD USA

There's two things to remember about training. One, it takes time and effort. Two, it's worth it - if you get it right!

This book is a gem. It's challenging routines are laid out in easy to follow form, and the time and sweat invested gives real results.

Why waste time with complex routines? They usually take twice as long and only give half the benefits. Buy this book and get on with it!
Old Dog - England

I've been an enthusiastic user of kettlebells ever since the moment I wrapped a fist around one almost five years ago and have since purchased every one of Pavel's books and videos (not to mention racking up frequent flyer miles traveling to MN)... but I can honestly say that 'Enter the Kettlebell' is his best work so far.

As opposed to introducing more exericises, theories and concepts to confuse and confound the new (or even experienced) KB user Pavel has distilled the heart and soul of the KB experience (read the book to find out how!). By streamlining the training variables and process, he has made it possible for anyone to reach their strength and conditioning potential in the most efficient manner possible - and then exceed it.

Buy 'Enter the Kettlebell' and then get an extra copy... because you're going to want to share this one!
mak_the_knife - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

This book is simply outstanding! Clearly lays out a path from novice to advanced practitioner. Addresses all the little issues (i.e. how care for your hands). Pavel's writing style makes this book enjoyable as well informative. Definite must have...
Mike Thomas - Dayton, Ohio

Two weeks into the ETK Become a man among men program and this is the biggest my shoulders have ever been. My swing numbers are up also with less time. Best product yet thanks Pavel.
S. McGee - Wildwood, NJ

This is by far Pavel's best book to date. He presents a clear, simple, program that anyone can follow. I'll be suprised if the number of RKCs doesn't dramamtically increase as a result of Enter The Kettlebell! I hope to see the rest of you guys at the June 2007 RKC!
Sam Twito - Northfield, MN

This book has tremendous value to me because it contains exact information on how to start and use KB's. Not living near any instructors and not always sure I'm following other sources of information correctly, this book has taken away any fear or ignorance I had (at least with kettlebells).

This is also a very rare athletic/fitness book that actually dispenses wisdom by insisting that certain benchmarks are achieved before the next step is taken. It feels like Pavel is there with you and that he is not only present for today but that he is also concerned about your body 20 years from now when repetitive exercise error will rear its ugly head.

This book fills a huge void in KB training and should be one of the first books in every KBer's training library. Well thought out, well done, providing a map to start your journey. Reminds me of Bob Hoffman's work and a type of 21st century "Keys To Progress." Truly an excellent product.
Tom Reddin - Fresno, CA.

In the updated version of the RKC series Pavel really took the best ideas and totally upgraded the RKC system. Both the book and DVD are packed with tips and hints on how to better refine your technique on the basic kettlebell exercises. The programs in the book are simple and straight forward, a sure fire path to success. Another great thing about the book & DVD is that it doesn’t focus on the GS sport type routines but really on the Hard Style of kettlebell training that Pavel and his senior staff have created and developed over the course of years of training and experience. Beginner or advanced if you want to get better at the basics you really need this book.

Frank Nunez - Miami Florida

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

Read through the book twice, and it's plain to see that it is by far one of the best instruction on initiating an extrodinary strength regiment. The instructions are simple to follow, and clear. Pavel is very knowledgable, and he is proof positive that kettlebells WORK.
Lyle W. - Honolulu, HI USA

This is the best book ever written on kettlebells. It is simple and to the point. I would recommend it to everyone interested in this awesome tool called the kettlebell.
Robert - Louisville,KY

Since i purchased PTP and read it , i have been following all of Pavels advice. I now have numerous KBells and a Pavelizer. At 56 years old and having lifted since i was 15, training had become boring. I have been following Pavels advice for my weight training but more importantly i have been using the KBells. Using the Bells has helped to lower my heart rate. Also i am cutting the fat off my body. Pavels latest book "Enter The Kettlebell" gives me more insight for using the Bells. Easy to understand and increadably helpful. Anyone interested in Kettlebells should read the book, see the DVD or better yet do both. You can't lose.
Donald Costa - Troy, New York United States

Excellent manual: clear step by step instructions, full background, comprehensive tutorial: closes any gaps that may have been left in the previous publications. In my opinion this book is fully sufficient for the brave self taught gyrevik-to-be to enter this facinating discipline with the right foot.
Filippo - Queens, NY

The emphasis on perfecting the most basic fundamentals for Kettlebell training was presented in the most comprehensive way I have ever found . Short of having an RKC instructor in front of you , this book should never leave your side . I only wish more descriptions of various exercises could have been included , although this would probably make the book several thousand pages !
Eric Fronczak - Atlanta , GA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

I generally liked "Enter the Kettlebell" the book... I did learn some nice tips on taming the arc, improving the snatch, etc... The real value to me was the teaching progression and routines. I was a little disappointed that the two downloaded chapters were not included in the printed book. The exercises shown in those two chapters would have made the book more valuable and complete in my opinion.

Over-all it is a good book.

Mark Harrell - Los Gatos, California

Prior to reading this book, I was all over the ice trying out different programs that I found on the net. While the other programs were all valid I was jumping from program to program trying to find one that suited my needs. I am new to kettlebells and have only been using them for five months and this book is the perfect fit. Looking forward to completing the RKC Rite of Passage.
Jose - Toronto, Canada

Pavel's new book is great. It is a very clear and concise program to increase strength. Initially I thought this program would be very boring and mundane, same old exercises day in and day out. Anyways the variety days allow me to be an "artist" and have some fun with PHA and HOC. Bottom line: great book. My only criticism is: Where was this book when I started...
KA - Canada

I am a recent convert from the popular American weight training style workout to Pavel's Kettlebell training style workout. As such, I began with Dragondoor's KB starter kit, and worked on perfecting basic movements such as the swing, clean, snatch, and military press; however, I found it difficult to determine how often I should work out or what combinations of exercises would be most beneficial. Luckily, I stumbled onto Pavel's "Enter the Kettlebell!" and gave it a try. It proved to be exactly what I was looking for. Pavel has really seemed to bring everything together in this book. Not saying you shouldn't read all of Pavel's other books, but this book is stand-alone. It is all you need to start kettlebell training, and all you will need to progress to whatever mutant-stage athelete you heart desires. This book is worth its weight in gold. You will not regret this purchase!
T-Bone - Greenville, SC USA

Great book, explained exactly what I needed to know in a fashion that can understand.
Got the DVD and it is again just what I needed. I would NEVER hesitate to purchase anything
put out by Pavel.....
Gary - Underwood, Iowa USA

Yes! I am ready to take my strength, energy and health to undreamt-of new heights thanks to Enter the Kettlebell!. I want to order Enter the Kettlebell! NOW and understand that I am ordering with ZERO RISK because Enter the Kettlebell! comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for one full year!

If you have not yet done so take the time to invest in this complete book of kettlebells by Pavel. An excellent book that covers all basics and so much more including troublshooting tips that are so important for those who have not had the opportunity to work with an RKC and for any RKC.

In addition there are a wonderful number of auxillary articles, tips, etc by other top RKC's, great sample programs, and so much more.

To sum it up, this is Pavel at his best and is my number one resource for Kettlebell training!
Joe Sarti www.fitnessjoe.com - San Jose, CA

This book is another gem offered by Dragondoor and Pavel. Even the Soviet secret about which day of the week the human body seems to be at this most energetic and able to stand heavy work with the most benefits is worth the price. Get it. You can't go wrong.
Your name here - Portland, OR