Kettlebells

[SensibleManiac]

You're lucky to be close to a great trainer, it's not easy and most still have to travel to get quality instruction, as kettlebell training grows, this should change.

 

[LoneRider]

As far as my own training goes I use kettlebells in conjunction with barbells and dumbbells owing to the fact that as a soldier moving/carrying heavy objects is in my
job description. Ron Shaul on MilitaryAthlete.com is a big proponent of using all three types of weight plus things like sandbags and plyo boxes.