Kettlebell Exercises by Ivan Lebedev – 1928

The book *“Kettlebell Exercises”* was originally published in 1928 in Moscow in the then-established Soviet Union.

Ivan Lebedev, also known as “Uncle Vanya,” was a prolific author of publications on Physical Culture. He not only dedicated himself to spreading kettlebell training through several books but also through sports magazines, which were quite advanced for their time.

This publication is an excellent example of what the training model in Russia was like during that era, prior to the establishment of modern kettlebell sport, the most well-known training model today.

This is a truly unique book, both in its content and its quality, considering its year of publication. It outlines exercises that would later become foundational in any kettlebell training system.

You will find, in an orderly and progressive manner, explanations and demonstrations of exercises such as the snatch, jerk, press, clean, «windmill» (seesaw), double lifts, vertical pulls, curls, bottom-up lifts, crucifixes, and the Turkish get-up (TGU).

In addition, it contains training routines, a variety of «Special» or «Non-Conventional» Exercises, as well as tips and guidelines for group classes and kettlebell competitions.

In these pages, we present the complete original content, translated from the original Russian into Spanish for the first time in history. You will also find notes, personal comments, and opinions by Jerónimo Milo, along with the colorful sections on “Masters of Strength.”

WITH THE “KETTLEBELL EXERCISES BY IVAN LEBEDEV” MANUAL, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

– Learn the traditional kettlebell exercises according to Ivan Lebedev’s school.
– Understand the methods, philosophy, and practice guidelines of the original kettlebell system.
– Train with kettlebells in the Old School style.
– Discover the fascinating stories of the “Masters of Strength.”

THE “KETTLEBELL EXERCISES BY IVAN LEBEDEV” MANUAL INCLUDES:

– 30 Traditional Kettlebell Exercises.
– Basic rules, practical tips, and key points for Kettlebell Training, as used by the Old Russian Strongmen.
– Traditional Training Routines for “Strong Beginners” and “Experienced Practitioners.”
– 8 biographies of “Masters of Strength,” illustrating and contextualizing Kettlebell Training of the era.
– 86 pages – The COMPLETE original text, translated into Spanish for the first time, with fully restored drawings and illustrations.