While weight training in general is known to be beneficial for the wellbeing and maintenance of muscle mass, there's so many choices to make when you get to the gym that it's hard to know what's best for you. Dumbbells and kettlebells are both great tools for functional muscle growth and strength training, and in this article we'll cover which tools are best suited for each exercise.
Dumbbells and kettlebells each have their advantages, but it's important to remember that which weight you're using is much less important that the fact that you are strength training in general. With benefits for your metabolism, mental health, injury prevention, and healthy body composition. So train with whatever is available, but if you have both- here are some tips to keep in mind.
Dumbbells
Here are some times when you should choose a dumbbell.
If you just started your weight lifting journey, it is highly recommended that you start with dumbbells, as kettlebells place more emphasis on your wrists when switching positions. Another time when you need less emphasis on the wrists is doing chest or shoulder presses. It's also less awkward to hold, and the same applies for isolation exercises.
Kettlebells
There is a powerful group of muscles that run along the backside of your body, referred to as the posterior chain. This section benefits from working out with kettlebells, as they typically need to be held in the front, which requires the back to compensate. This especially applies to movements like Russian kettlebell swings and deadlifts. If you are someone who struggles with grip strength, then this is another circumstance where I would encourage using kettlebells.
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