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

I have to say if you buy Kettlebells, this DVD and book should be right along with the bell. Everything a beginner needs, very informative, detailed and nothing you don't need. Plus Pavel's humor is great, so refreshing and unlike most fitness videos. A perfect 10!
David H - Covington, Indiana 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!

Mr. Tsatsouline breaks things down to their base components in this book. This is good for people like me who are new to k-bells. I also tend to jump into things head-long. This book has been good for me in that I have cooled my jets a little bit and am patiently learning to do things the right way. It's a book about working out across a lifetime, not just something to do for a week.
mf - A-town USA

"Enter the Kettlebell" demystifies lilfting through a simple down to basics style. Tsatsouline emphasises sustainability and health throughout the book. unlike fad fitness quick fixes this book takes a long view that facilitates quick gains with the overall view that longevity of the athelete is tantamount. avoiding injury by employing sound technique has enabled me to enjoy my kettlebells and see positive changes in strength, weight, energy and the all impressive WTH factor! thanks Pavel!
andy capadouca - vancouver, bc ca

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

If you want a no nonsense and easy way to learn kettlebells, this is the book and program for you. Founded in the basics, you will get stronger. You will get in better shape. It is simple and challenging wrapped into one package. I love it and you will too.
Michael Sicuranza - Wilmington, Delaware USA

Well, I didn't know much about kettlebells or how to use them, but this book is very informative and provides the basics on how to get started. I recommend buying this book before you buy a kettlebell, because it gives you tips on how to choose which kettlebell size you should start with.


Bobby - Italy

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 got this book after 2 months of working out with an RKC trainer and my own KB's at home. I knew the book would primarily cover the basics (ie. the swing, press...) and I wanted any more assistance I could get with my form. Pavel, again, was precise and simple in his delivery. I read the reviews before I buy stuff with Dragon Door, and I could have sworn several people complained that there were no routines. This concerned me, but I don't know what they're talking about. Between PTP, Naked Warrior, and Enter the KB, I was able to put together a complete workout, all of which was spelled out with options at the back of this book. I'm doing 3 days of presses and swings/snatches, and 2 variety days. I'm also incorporating abs and pistols. I was glad to see after just 2 months that I could already press 53's comfortably 5 times. Thanks Pavel. I quit going to my gym.
David - Ellicott City, MD

The benefits I gained from ETK-style kettlebell training:

- Fat loss
- Muscle gain
- Cardiovascular endurance (finally!)
- Hip power
- Grip of steel
- Run faster
- Jump higher
- Shoulders and back like granite
- Physique closer to an old-time strongman
- Burn more calories from laughter when people's eyes bug out watching me snatch 70 pounds

Pavel cuts kettlebell training down to the essentials, breaks down the movements well enough to learn them from the DVD, and has a great sense of humor.

My only major recommendation: get both the book and DVD. It would be tough to learn something so new just from a book.
Albert - Marinette, WI, USA

Follow Pavel's simple advice and get strong. Its that simple. I had worked with kettlebells for a year before getting ETK and could barely press a 32kg kettlebell and was in the 120's in the Secret Service Snatch Test. A year of ETK and I was able to do 240 in the SSST and Military Press a 32kg and a 16kg kettlebell in one hand! And the 405 lb deadlift was a nice bonus too.

Thanks Pavel for making me a better man!
Sean Schniederjan - West St. Paul, MN

Easy to read and simple to understand, if you're into physical fitness at all, this book is a necessity for your collection.

His writing style is direct and to the point and he has a great sense of humor. There are also many clear pictures illustrating the exercises throughout the book.

I read the book from cover to cover the day it came in the mail. Two days later I went through it again to make sure I didn't miss anything. It was just as enjoyable to read the second time around.

If you're smart you will also buy his other two books which I also highly recommend; "Power to the People" and "The Naked Warrior".

I've been lifting weights and working out for over 30 years and this simplifies everything enormously! One kettlebell! ...instead of a whole bunch of bars and plates and dumbbells! You don't even need two of the same weight. I can now get on a bus with my kettlebell and go work out at the park if I choose, instead of in my dark basement. Try that with your set of weights or Universal gym!

Miles Andrews - Littleton, CO

Just as the snatch is the tsar of the kettlebell drills, this book is the tsar of all kettlebell books, if not of all available exercise books in the world! I had the DVD before, but decided to buy the book too, for some more detailed descriptions, and I'm glad I did! If been looking for this since I started working out in the gym years ago. This book (and DVD) saved me from getting bulky and gave me strength in return (much more manly if you ask me). Expect results in a week (both in strength and looks).
Martijn Kruiten - Velserbroek, The Netherlands

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!

Take a photo of yourself. Buy this book. Buy a suitable sized Kettlebell. Follow the program to the letter. Take another photo of yourself. Compare the two. Be glad you found Pavel.
Matthew Green uk - Manchester, UK

Both the book and the DVD are nothing other than profound. Mr. Tsatsouline has transfered his vast knowledge of a particularly effective piece of fitness equipment (kettlebells) into a comprehensive strength and fitness system. If I have a disapointment, it would be that kettlebells and Mr. Tsatsouline's ever refining approach were unavailable in the 70's when I started resistance training.
In the last 3 years I have lost 30 lbs. which has, I believe, eliminated my diagnosed sleep apnea. Kettlebell training has significantly rehabilitated my left shoulder subsequent to extensive shoulder surgery only four months ago.
Phil van Rijt - Alberta Canada

This book is the beginning and end resource for kettlebell training.

Applying the RKC philosophy of "Do fewer things better" this book contains the full depth of the basics of kettlebell training.


For anyone who is serious about the learning kettlebells,"Enter the kettlebell" is a must read, the perfect intro and reference guide to the martial art of strength training.




David Whitley, Sr RKC - Nashville TN

I have lost 45lbs, my chronic back pain is gone, and the days of me being injured EVERY SINGLE TIME I GET THROWN TO THE MAT are gone! I have gotten more raw strength and cardio conditioning out of one year of kettlebell training, than ten years of martial arts training.
Thank you Pavel!
Shane Grubbs - Madison, MS USA

Buy this book and apply it's teachings! You will be rewarded with strength, endurance and changes in body composition. You do have to work at it, but pavel shows you how. Not kind of, I mean he shows you specifically how! This is a rep by rep guide. You follow the book and get strong, it's that simple!!!
Mike66 - Ottawa Il

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 was really disappointed in this book. I thought this book would include more exercises and workout formats. The book cost over $42 with shipping and was definately less than I had hoped for.
Maury Wiegand - Bozeman, MT

I have just started using KB's, and following Enter The KettleBell. Reading the first couple weeks worth of workouts disapointed me at first, they looked easy, but as soon as I did my first swing I realized a KB is more than meets the eye. I have a 20kg, and am feeling results after a week of "practice". I look forward to feeling the pain of the advanced routines. I HIGHLY reccomend this book and the KB for people who want to strength train, but don't want to be part of the gym scene. I just got out of the Army where there was a free gym within a mile of anywhere on post, and I could cut out of work to lift because lifting was technically part of work. Now I am faced with the time constraints of the real world, and the KB gives me what I want...PAIN and GAIN.
Bulldog 3-6 - FL, USA

This book is excellent to beginners (but heres also a lot of good information for more advanced trainers). Good pictures, short and clear explanations. I only wish that I had purchased this book immediately when I started practising with kettlebells, it would have saved me from many problems.
Petri - Helsinki, Finland

I am still reading the book and enjoy it a lot. I like Pavel's sense of humor and I couldn't agree with him more about the benefits of his training regiment. I was a SWAT agent in the FBI for 30 years and always enjoyed staying in shape. The training makes so much sense.
I wish I had purchased a DVD to go along with the book as I think it might make the initial break in period go a little faster.
Great book! I will be ordering some of the others.
Lynn F. - Eden, Utah USA

I love the basics and how they are explained. I wish there were more 'workouts' and to be fair I found a great workout in the magazine that was sent with the book. Pavel's faces when demonstating the 'wrong way' are great.
Craig (USMC RET) - port townsend, 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!

Having had the opportunity to train with Pavel at two of his seminars, Enter the Kettlebell is the next best thing to training with him. His written direction is to the point and covers every aspect of the movement. He allows his humor to come through in his unique style. The most important thing is that his teaching really works. The method of training using the ladders gives you immediate results. This is by far, along with the Naked Warrior, the most effective training tools for strength I have ever come across.
Guy Hall - Umatilla, OR USA

I recently purchased the "Enter the Kettlebell" DVD and was amazed at how good it was. Pavel's knowledge of the subject matter is only exceeded by how well he teaches it. The exercises are explained and demostrated by Pavel using a step by step method. Most importantly he stresses safety and how not to get injured by using improper technique. I only wish I saw this video before I started using a kettlebell, I would of avoided alot of beginer mistakes. "Enter the Kettlebell" should be seen by anybody interested in training with a kettlebell.
Kevin - New York, NY

As an out of shape couch potato, I found the book very helpful in starting to get myself in shape. Pavel's dry wit comes across in the book as well as the the video. The new beginning workout is excellent and I highly recommend getting this book before you even purchase a KB. Good Work Comrade
- Richmond Virginia

The ETK program, both book and dvd (I suggest owning both) are excellent. This program is a definitive guide on how to safely and effectively train with kettlebells. It takes all the guess work out of your training. The programs for success are clearly outlined in an easy to follow manner. The explanations are clear, detailed, and offer a safe and effective way to get the most out of your training in short, effective sessions. The dvd is a must have so that you can see the exercises being done, and the book goes into more detail and serves as a great resource to have next to you during your training sessions. I have purchased almost every product Pavel has offered, and they are all great. But ETK is the best produced and in my opinion the most informative of them all, not to mention a 12 month money back guarantee! How can you lose?? I don't know how they are going to top this one!
Thanks Pavel and Dragondoor.
Jon Frost - naples, fl usa

I had heard about kettlebells from Dr Michael Yessis' writings about Soviet sport and Kinisiology years ago. I saw my first ones at Derek Brigham's basement(he did the layout and design on the books)After doing some kettlebell workouts with Derek, I was amazed at how intense the workout was-but you could get a really good workout in 30-40 minutes. I got a 53 pound Russian Red as my Christmas present as well as the DVD "Enter the Kettlebell". I have been using the Kettlebell on off days when I cannot do my interval training or my other workouts in the Gym(At this point in my life, I do mostly body weight exercises like dips, pushups, pullups and ab work) I'm 46 years old, I play rugby, and I feel like the kettlebell training has put me a step ahead of where my conditioning was a year ago when I first started to play where I live near Minneapolis. My pants fit looser, and people have been remarking how "buff" I look. More importantly, I FEEL good using this routine. I would like to thank Derek and Pavel both for this amazing book and DVD.
Steve Adams, RN - New Hope, MN

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 has made me sweat and almost lose my stomach a couple of times. But, if you are looking for tangible results it is a must. The program is easy to understand, but takes guts to follow. I have lost 25 lbs of fat while just doing the program minumum and watching how many calories I take in. My physique is more defined, I have more stamina and strength.
I feel better, and the book has made me realize that I can reach my fitness goals.
The DVD is also a must, but if you are only going to buy one; buy the book.
clay - Laramie, WY

This is the most comprehensive book with the best explanations. All the details leave no question unanswered regarding form or pracice. I love all the workout formats.
Rachel- massage therapist - Rapid City, South Dakota

An awesome addition to RKC, Pavel's first book on kettlebells.
shawn baldwin - Bryant, AR USA

I just want to say how ETK program has changed my life. I been doing kettlebells on and off for a couple of years. I was lost at times because I really didn't know a program to follow. I purshased ETK after reading how wonderful the program was on this forum. I'm glad to say that I have lost 30 pounds in the last 6 months on ETK. I currently doing C&P ladders and swings with a 24kg kettlebell. I also do pullups with 15 lbs weight vest after every C&P and one legged deck squats. I know that my numbers aren't great compared to the others on this forum, but it's a great achievement to me. My girlfriend, Best friend and his girlfriend are also doing kettlebell with me after seeing my results. I'm going to start the fire academy with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in a week and I feel that I can handle what they throw at me because of the ETK program. Thank you Pavel and all of the Dragondoor community for all of your wisdom.
Jose - Miami, FL

I'm on my second cycle of clean/press and pullup ladders as prescribed by Pavel. I've been following this program to the T and am getting incredible results. I started with the 24kg moved up to the 28kg, and am now ready for the 32kg. I am also doing my pullups with the 20kg around my waist and am now ready to take on the 24kg. Just for kicks, the other day, I did a five minute snatch test with the 24kg bell and cranked out 134 reps. This is without doing any formal snatch training in at least one year. I was shocked, the carry over from the clean/presses was obvious. I look forward to pressing the beast and knocking out at least 230 reps in my next ten minute snatch test. I will stick to this program until I reach my goals.

I've been a high school Athletic Trainer, Strength/Conditioning coach since 1990, and an RKC since 2003, so I have lots of books in my library. ETK is a must for anyone interested in getting results for themselves or their athletes/clients.
Mike Stehle RKC - Avon, NJ 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!

I just got the book, and learned a lot. It goes from the basics to proper technigues of the snatch and clean press. What I like is that Pavel is all about getting it right. There is no room for error or improper technique. I believe that it is going to help me with my physical fitness and goals. I would encourage anyone interested in kettlebell training to purchase the book.
Mike - Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

I've been using kettlebells for a few years now, but this set is an excellent addition to anyone's arsenal of knowledge. Not only can you use the principles taught for kettlebells, but for many other types of odd-object lifts as well. I HIGHLY recommend this if you're a beginner and I also HIGHLY recommend it if you're more advanced. The book and DVD go hand-in-hand explaining every fine detail of kettlebell lifting. It will teach you to be safe, powerful, and elite. If you want to be RKC or just get your fitness level in the RIGHT gear, then get this set!
TRAIN HARD, TRAIN SMART... live to fight another day!

Gavin, "little" U.S. Army - Colorado, USA

I just recently purchased the ETK workbook and it has changed everything. Instead of me going into the workouts without a clear plan of attack, my gains have jumped dramatically and my endurance on the hockey rink is incredibly improved! Thank you for this incredible product!
Jason - Lakewood, WI USA

This book is a terrific resource for anyone beginning to train with kettlebells. I tried to create my own regimen based on the Russian Kettlebell Challenge book, but that wasn't working out too well. I was hesitant about buying the book because of the price, but eventually I did and I don't regret it. Pavel gives lots of helpful tips to prepare your body for KBs, he details the finer points of the exercises, and he gives structured (simple but very effective) regimens that have helped me to notice a difference in strength after only 2 weeks. I feel great.
I recommend this book to any beginner or even an intermediate girevik. Enjoy the pain!
Shane - Brockton, MA, USA

This book is straight to the point and easy to read. If you are familiar with kettlebells, you will learn a lot more useful tips. If you are a beginner, this book is an awesome place to start.
Gene N - Staten Island, NY

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 great especially if you are new to kettlebells. Not only does it give fantastic photos and instructions on exercises, it gives you an "idiot-proofed" routine.
As with all of Pavel's products, this is an awesome book and worth every penny.
Bois - Montgomery, AL. USA

Clears up alot of confusion. Basically follow this book and you will get stronger.
Dan Anderson RKC - Lenoir, N.C.

Again, PAVEL delivers nothing but RESULTS. Just when you thought the bar couldn't be raised any higher, The Evil Russian presents ETK. Written in his signature concise and witty prose, ETK makes the complex simple. ETK is a foolproof recipe for KB success at any level -just do not deviate from the party line. New PR's will be future frequent occurrences.

BELIEVE THE HYPE:"...gorilla shoulders and tree-swinging traps."
My back, shoulders, and arms are bigger than ever after just 3 short months. I added the optional pull-up ladders and overload presses as outlined in the bonus report to my Rite of Passage.

At 6', 205 lb, my Rite of Passage milestones to date:
Start: C&P 40kg X 1 reps -l,r /// Snatch 24kg X 168 / 10 min
Week 1- C&P 32kg X 5 (1,2,3) -l,r
Week 3- C&P 32kg X 5 (1,2,3,4,5) -l,r
Week 4- C&P 40kg X 5 reps -l,r /// SSST 24kg X 179 / 10 min
Week 8- C&P 40kg X 7 reps -l,r /// SSST 24kg X 189 / 10 min
Week 9- C&P 40kg X 5 (1,2,3) -l,r
Week 12- SSST 24kg X 200 / 10 min
Week 13- C&P 40kg X 5 (1,2,3,4,5) -,r

Buy ETK.
TAKE YOUR RITE OF PASSAGE and Grow Like a Silverback Gorilla.
Then Go Buy Bigger Shirts.
Kevin Solomon - Middleburg, Pennsylvania USA

I am a Hungarian. I studied on the Sport University in Hungary. I tried many different methods to build strength and muscules. I experience sofar that the best way to improve my strength was to do lumberjack work in a forest. When I was doing it I had to throw 20-40 kg (about 40 - 80- pounds) wood pieces to upper places, cut tree etc. I realized and experienced that using the kettlebell gives me the similar or same improvement.
It is awesome. I still would love to go into a forest to work but the exercise part can be done in my room and with my kettlebell by uing this book.
This book has very good instruction and pictures to it so I can improve my technique and get better result.
Today I am using a 64 pounds kettelbell. 2 months ago the 32 pounds was a challenge.
Zoltan Kegl - Los Angeles, CA USA

Mr. Tsatsouline has done it again. ETK is more focused, and just as beneficial as RKC. As he wrote in NW, Mr. Tsatsouline focuses on doing fewer things better. Nothing is lost in the transition from RKC to ETK, thanks to the variety days. He makes progress easier to measure, and with just as much attention to detail.

I also appreciate the great information on the DD website, and the current issue of Hard Style (Fall 2006) for the Long Push Press, which will help a lot whenever a heavier kettlebell is in order.

Thanks for your time.
Shaun Schuyler - Littleton, CO 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!

The book is good with a nice blend of technical information and informal descriptions. However as with most of Pavel's books I wish there were more one page outlines that would neatly summarize the information presented in the previous chapter or chapters. Charts and outlines that summarize the approach please.
Rick Carlstrom - San Francisco

This book has stripped away all of the "frills" associated with kettlebells. Pavel truly encapsulates the core of kettlebell training. This book is even better than his first kettlebell book. I was truly like the Russian who went mad with the multiple choices for coffee. Now, I have coffee or I do not have coffee. This book has given me new direction and goals to work toward.
Paul J Naredo - Lubbock, TX USA

“Enter the Kettlebell!” by Pavel is simplistic in its approach, yet absolutely great at the same time. After you do yourself the great favor of getting this DVD and Book, do yourself another favor. Learn how to use your remote to work the rewind and “Previous section” reverse-scan functions of your DVD player. Reason? You need to take full advantage of re-listening to Pavel and re-watching his well-explained subtle intricacies of how to lift, swing, and overall how to “SAFELY” use the kettlebell . Re-watching each step individually or as a group is like re-watching a good movie again and again. You see and understand things better each time when you really pay attention. Pavel is not just a great athlete – in his own concise and dry-humored style he is a phenomenal teacher. Thanks Dragon Door for the great publications!!!
I appreciate Pavel’s direct approach, and how he constantly says “It’s OK “ to just do parts of a routine – he shows you how to slowly build up to the routines. I’m definitely looking forward to more, as I am 53 y.o, 6 foot, currently 275# (and finally losing with the help of KB’s); 4 levels of my neck were fused 4 yrs ago, along with 3 joints in my left foot fused 2 yrs ago and both Achilles tendons resected and reattached. It has strengthened my wrists dramatically. Of the different things I’ve tried, including “the sissy machines” and bodyweight routines, the Kettlebell is superb in its’ basic, primal and functional approach.
Hank Mosher - Birch Run, Michigan

I really am enjoying this book. Pavel has such a unique way of explaining and demonstrating each exercise. His style is very special. He makes learning the kettlebell techniques fun.
Robin McGill - Tampa, FL USA

Clear and precise instructions on moves. This book is even better in combination with the workbook offered by Punchgym.com. Together they offer a huge program designed to "de-sissify" you.
steve - denver

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!

Recently finished the ETK press-ladders. In 5 weeks I went from being able to do a double on my strong arm (and occasionally still failing singles on my weak) to being able to press 5 x 1,2,3,4,5 on both arms with the 32 kg KB.

I'm far from a high-level strength-athlete but I have lifted on many protocols for around 10 years and I can honestly say I have never experienced any progress this fast and steady. And that's with just three pressing-sessions per week, and not even busting my butt on two of them.

My hat is off to Pavel for outlining yet another simple and yet surprisingly effective method. ETK is an excellent strength-book.
Anders Eriksson - Gothenburg, Sweden

Though ETK was written almost 5 years after the Russian Kettlebell Challenge, it really serves as a prequel to the RKC book. ETK provides all the necessary readiness self-tests, assistance exercises, and program basics for a beginner, while at the same time providing advanced kettlebellers a great opportunity to reacquaint themselves with the basics. Everything is here.

I bought a 40kg kettlebell in April and couldn’t budge it off either shoulder. I started the ROP program in mid-July and began working the ladders with my 32kg KB, as well as fine-tuning my pressing “groove”. Exactly 2 months later, in September, I pressed the 40kg right-handed for 2 single reps in 5 minutes, and came close on the left side! I’ve had similar success in the snatch test, recently passing the US Secret Service Snatch Test, largely due to following Pavel’s program to the letter.

The hardest part for me with this program is getting used to the built-in easy and moderate days. For those who, like me, tend to push 100% all the time, this program is good medicine, as it gives you “permission” to have easier days. Also, using dice to determine duration of swing/ snatch sets is quite ingenious. I used to dread the death-march swing sets that awaited me later in the day on my old program. With ETK, I don’t find out what my set duration will be until I roll the dice, after I’m already fired up from my pressing ladders. The workouts can sometimes be tedious (and Pavel addresses this, essentially by saying “Get over it.”). If you want to be entertained, go watch TV and eat marshmallows. You shall become one. But if you seek results over entertainment, get this book and DVD. It is truly a recipe for success. Thanks for another great work, Pavel!
ScottA - Northeast GA USA

I just received my copy of Enter the Kettlebell! and could not put it down. I, like many, was confused by the shear volume of training techniques, methods and tools out there. I am a simple guy...I like my workouts hard, but simple. ETK delivers just that and more. Very practical, understandable and essential if you are starting KB training. What a relief to learn I can train hard without juggling so many variables. The book is very informative and I found myself laughing frequently at Pavel's wry comments and sense of humor, which comes through very well. This is a very good manual and resource that I will read again and again. I cannot recommend it enough.
Kevin Kelly - Sparta, TN

I really think this has become the standard text. When KBs first arrived, most books, including RKC were focused on the actual exercises, lots of them. Now the focus is on putting the routine together in a reasonable way. This book does just that, promoting mastery of a few basics with simple, measurable milestones for gauging progress. Excellent. My favorite Pavel book so far (though I don't have Beyond Bodybuilding yet, it is on the way).
Howard - DuPont, WA

Pavel has put together just what I needed. A clear plan to build a strong lean body is clearly outlined in this book. I have been lifting KB on and off for about 1 year and have not been sure of my exercize methodology. Now I am sure of my routine and feel secure in my method of execution. Definitely recommended for a starting point for newcomers to the sport or for the old pros. Thumbs up!!!
Musa - NW Indiana 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 is the kind of book I will have to read again and again. Success is all in the details and there are many in here. Lots of pics of the right way and the wrong way to do things. Love the prep stuff needed to do before the swing is even attempted.
Contains some sensible and useful progressions to master the moves. Everything is easy to understand especially if you have read any of the other books (and you really need to if you want to learn this stuff correctly and be great at what you do)Russian KB challenge, Naked Warrior, Super joints and Relax into stretch. My Snatch is already improved!
R. Troch - NYC

wonderful purchase. no nonsense, just the facts. addresses many of the questions I had after reading pavel's rkc book.
jeff zarling - santa maria, CA

I am very glad that I purchased the Enter the Kettlebell book and DVD. I had bought the "Power to the People" book and video a few years ago and it changed the way I train (practice) with weights ever since. So I have followed what Pavel has instructed ever since on exercises, weight training, stretching, joint mobility, etc. When I purchased and started to train with kettlebells I entered into a new method of weight training that has strengthened my body in ways standard weight training never could. The Enter the Kettlebell has broken down the basics of kettlebell training to its bare essentials on how to correctly train with kettlebells that his and other RKC instructors previous training books and videos lacked in the minute by minute detail. This makes all the other training books and videos even more effective because the essential correct form and safety control is are the most important components in every exercise and training method. It is not that his and the others training books and videos were wrong, they just missed the essential "kettlebells for Dummies" basic instruction for novices like myself who train on our own. This has helped me to pay attention to the fine details of the swings, snatches, presses and cleans. As always with Pavel and the other RKC instructors safety and correct no nonsense training methods are emphasized in both instruction and demonstrations. Kettlebell practice has literally strengthened and trained my body to safely work with weight bearing activities that require me to be in movement. I am amazed at how it even has helped my digestive system work more efficiently. This proves that proper lifestyle diet and exercise do assist in the overall health of the body. Kettlebell practice has helped me to train my body to automatically brace my abs as I perform movements with my body especially when I am lifting and moving various weighted objects. This has literally kept me from injury. Essentially all the exercises and weight training (standard lifting and kettlebell ballistics), stretching, joint mobility, etc. have the same core purpose for our bodies: to strengthen and train them to safely perform all forms of movement with and without weight bearing objects at any position possible for the body to move in. Everyone who trains or wants to train with kettlebells should get this book and DVD. Thanks Pavel and to all the RKC instructors.
Doug Jarvi - Columbus, Ohio

Having had KB's for a couple of years and pretty much messing around with them and combining them with a PTP program (on which i made great strength gains, took my DL from 176lbs to 330lbs for 2 sets of 5) I took a break from PTP and just did KB's, then went back to DL and found I had a heap of strength available.
I then wanted to just do KB exercises but battled to get a bit more of a structured workout with them. Enter the Kettlebell has solved this problem for me, a clear, concise regime for any strength and fitness level is available plus giving one enough freedom for variety.
As with all Pavel's books this one cuts to the core of training, keeping the workouts short and frequent and focussing on the basics. If you want to become a Girevik get the book and enjoy the pain!
Charles - South Africa

I had trained to the point where I could one arm press the 32kg KB for sets of 2-3 jerky reps (BW 82kgs),after recieving,reading and applying the revised techniques in "Enter the Kettlebell" I did sets of 5 with strict form and a feeling of power . After one week I could C&P 2x32kg KB's for a rep or two . I Know that if I continue in this manner with the material in the book,it will only be a couple of months and I'll be pressing the 40kg bulldog and getting 200+ reps in the snatch test , A man at last . Thank you Pavel and the people at Dragondoor for this and all your great products.
Andrew Edwards - Riverstone NSW Australia

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 rates as one of the best purchases I have made. It is understandable and easy to follow the instructions. I am excited about my workouts and look forward to them. Using kettlebells has helped keep my strength and conditioning at a high level. I have the energy and strength to pursue the activities I enjoy - even at the age of 63.
Ron Miller - Honeyville, UT USA

I have all of the KB books Pavel offers. I've been practicing KB off and on for about 4 years now. This book has really helped me understand how I need to build up strength and endurance so I don't over do it and end up hurting myself. I've been getting stronger faster with more endurance. If I could reccomend only one single book from Pavel on KB, this would be the one.
Bert Marley - Oak Harbor, Washington

The speznaz special forces trainer formerly known as Pavel Tsatsouline has now updated the basic requirements of the very extreme russian kettlebell training following his review of his own and his 'comrade's' experiences.

Pavel now includes transverse plane exercises, minimal requirements for feats of strength (to qualify you as a real man), in depth programming plans, useful historical facts and other technical information and progressions. All presented in his own strange and ironic brand of humour.

Thanks Pavel, the updates are bang on! You keep me addicted to the kettlebells and I look forward to meeting you in August.

Well presented and indispensable resource for kettlebellers!

Happy Swinging guys and gals! ;-)
Jason Dean - Leeds, England

This is the most comprehensive book ever written on kettlebell training. It does not matter if you are a KB expert or a a raw beginner; there is something in here for everyone. I have learned that the difference between being a good trainer / coach is knowing how to fix "little things" in a simple way and Pavel teaches all those tricks and much more in this amazing text.
T. Phillips RKC - Marlboro, NJ USA

Good book on kettlebell exercises. Liked It.
Larocque - Canada

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 fantastic! I hate to admit it but, after reading The Russian Kettlebell Challenge, viewing it's companion video, and reading and viewing numerous other resources; I still had problems putting a usable, time-efficient kettlebell program together. Working two jobs and having a family to take care of, I have minimal spare time and wanted a workout that would completely maximize my available workout time. Well, this is it! Clearly written and exceptionally well illustrated, it brought everything together for me. I have been using it for a month, and my gains have already been through the roof! I have lost 18 lbs of body fat, went down two pants sizes, and am still going strong! Enter the Kettlebell brought together everything I had previously read on kettlebell lifting, and gave it all a brand new relevance and usability. I am trying lifts with the kettlebells I have never tried before and doing them with confidence. Thanks Pavel!
Kory Dykstra - Gwinn, Michigan United States

I like so many others was at a loss at what to do and how to do it. Rest assured in this book Pavel explains in great detail how to get the most for your Kettlebell buck. If you're new or a veteran get this book and do it. I really like the coffee or no coffee approach. If you think this is a gimmick just to sell another book on Kettlebells you're dead wrong. Get this book and enjoy the pain!
Bob Miller Corrections Officer - Idaho

Enter the Kettlebell should be required reading for anyone who is serious about strength and conditioning.
If you are not familiar with Pavel Tsatsouline's works, this is the best introduction I can imagine. He has the background for providing training information for a wide base of individuals.
Here is a book that can help you go from beginner level to the fullest extent of your abilities.
I am over 60, coming back from a physician imposed layoff from exercising and I am very enthusiastic about this program.
The opportunity is there for using this as a tool to improve your functional abilities.
Try it, you'll like it!
As I am writing this, there are currently 77 reviews on the Dragondoor.com website. I was pleased to notice that all of them have comments and observations that voice almost everything I had thought to say.
Try it, you'll like it!

Jim Burns - Bentonville, AR USA

A ton of useful training information and some good laughs, too! I get almost as much enjoyment reading Pavel's advice on what not to do as I do reading the cutting-edge training info. You need this book.
Al Hubbard - Greensboro, NC, USA

I think ETK is the best book on kettlebells right now. It gives a lot of information on the subject in a clear manner, and doesn't try to show 1000 different exercises. The program is hard and simple, a lot like PTP but for kettlebells.

I like Pavel's writing a lot. The text is easy to follow, even for someone like me who has english as a second language. Still, the book doesn't treat it's readers as idiots. I like the sense of humor also.
I think everyone who trains or thinks of starting with kettlebells will benefit from this book.
marks - Finland

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!

The best I've Seen!
judith hansen - minneapolis, Minnesota United States

It's very simple really, kettlebells dominate over all other strength tools. Pavel puts it clearly and simply. Easy to follow, effective workouts. Pavel quite simply leads the revolution!
Doug Sides - Rockford IL

I've been reading "Enter the Kettlebell" for a week or two now. It's mostly very clear, simple, no nonsense, practical, and useful -- very similar to PTP and Naked Warrior, which I also have. It has a similar stripped-down approach, covering basics w/o frills. Unexpected for me was the material on stretching and getting prepared for kettlebell work: good stuff. I think it's worth what I paid. The book has background info (KB history, how KBs are made) that perhaps could have been omitted, but it's interesting and adds to my appreciation for what I'm doing with KB, so I'm glad it's there.

Gripes? The paper and print quality seems somewhat cheap. There's an obvious typo in the labels on the get-up photo sequence, in which one that's clearly showing an error to avoid is labeled as one more step. (The tip-off: Pavel has extremely goofy expressions when he demonstrates errors -- in this case the error being that his KB bearing arm isn't perpendicualr to the deck. (In the correct form photos he doesn't look goofy at all, he looks deadly.) And occasionally something is mentioned almost in passing that becomes important later, and I find myself paging back to find what it was I missed... of course, maybe this is a criticism of me rather than the book.

Anyway, for someone wanting to learn KB on their own, I think this book is certainly worthwhile. I recommend it.

P.S. why "Pavel?" Aren't we Americans smart enough to spell "Tsatsouline?"
Charles N. Steele - Belgrade MT

i have The Russian Kettlebell Challenge, Power to the People, Naked Warrior, and other dvd's and books from the dragon door forum. All of Pavel's books are great, and informative, and he never stops teaching. The information in this book is excellent and a great help. Even if you already have the Russian Kettlebell Challenge and don't think you need this book buy it. You won't be sorry, my form has improved which translates for me into strength gains.
Goat - Hampton Bays, NY/ Tempe, AZ USA

Pavel justs keeps on expanding information on kettlebell training. An AWESOME book!
Christian Lombardo - Huntington, New York

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 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

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

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

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

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