History of the Kettlebell

Complete history of the Kettlebell and Kettlebell Training, with an up to date and live version online at If you have more information or feedback, please visit → Ancient Greece Kettlebells are used by Greek Athletes and Gladiators. → Early 18th Century Kettlebells made their way to Russia. → 1704 the word ‘Girya’ literally meaning Handle Bell (kettlebell) is first published in the Russian Dictionary. (ги́ря) → 1867 Eugen Sandow is born in Königsberg Prussi