Enter the Kettlebell or Return of the Kettlebell?

[cglil]

I've been looking for a book to dive into regarding kettlebells. I've been using them for a few years, and they've been my primary training tool for the past 2, so while I'm far from an expert I don't feel like I need a "beginner" book. I enjoyed Simple and Sinister by Pavel and I implement aspects of it into my workouts and was looking at EtK and RotK.

Should I pick one over the other? Both? Is Return just a newer version or should I read Enter and Return in order?

Thanks for reading!

 

[tutorman]

@cglil I believe the typical order of Pavel books is as follows: S&S, EoTK (aka Rite of Passage), then RoTK. EoTK is a single bell clean and press program with some swings/snatches. RoTK is a double kettlebell program with some more advanced movements, such as the double snatch, long cycle, and double front squats. If I remember correctly RoTK mentions to do EoTK program and reach a half bodyweight single arm press before starting with doubles. Both programs are scalable to your current level though, however RoTK is definitely a more advanced program.

 

[cglil]

@tutorman Thank you! Do you recall if either one focuses more on the science behind kettlebells rather than just a program?

 

[aliaconnors]

@cglil Pavel’s books are 90% stories, hyperbole and Russian tough guy schtick, and 10% exercise program. Seriously, the books are entertaining, but the actual content could be covered in five pages.

If you want a bit more science, consider Kettlebells From The Center - Dynami by Gray Cook and Brett Jones - it has some excellent content.

 

[cglil]

@aliaconnors I'll check it out now! Thank you

 

[cglil]

@aliaconnors Is there anywhere to download or purchase this digitally other than Scribd?

 

[aliaconnors]

@cglil Dunno, I bought the book years ago. It seems there used to be an accompanying DVD too. I just came across a website called functionalmovement.com which appears to have it available for download including the text and video.

 

[prodigalchild87]

@aliaconnors The tough guy stuff is . Don't be a sissy etc. We get it, you're really strong!

 

[tutorman]

@cglil If I remember correctly, neither were that much based into the science behind kettlebells. RoTK I believe had a bit more science-based programming following old Russian coaches. In terms of the specific benefits, like Simple and Sinister had outlined in one of the chapters, there isn't much in these books. EoTK was more of a primer book for kettlebell movements, and RoTK just further expanded on it. Both books were a good read, but nothing you couldn't get from some googling or perusing of this subreddit.

 

[cglil]

@tutorman Got it, thank you for the informative response!

 

[tedstriker76]

@cglil Hardstyle just looks wrong, you has this weird thrust hip thing going on, I would look into kettlebell sport instead

 

[jim_68]

@cglil You could also try books by world class KB athletes & scientists

https://www.amazon.com/Kettlebell-T...?keywords=vasilev+denis&qid=1686716684&sr=8-1

https://www.authorsden.com/SampleWorksPDF/49380.pdf

You might find more blog posts and guides at the r/kettleballs wiki - https://www.reddit.com/r/Kettleballs/wiki/index/#wiki_kettlebell_sport_resources_--_archive

 

[inthearmsofangels]

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[cglil]

@jim_68 Thank you!