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 The Kettlebell Thread 
#9736037 - 02/04/09 06:13 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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This thread has morphed over time. It was initially a workout log, then also became a Q&A thread, then a Kettlebell support group, and now it's a healthy mixture containing all elements. I edited this original post to contain some introductory information regarding Kettlebells.
In my opinion, the Kettlebell reigns supreme. It is the most efficient means of delivering an extremely rigorous workout that gives you both strength training and cardiovascular fitness. Simply put, Kettlebells make you a beast.
If you are interested in training with this tool, it is highly recommended that you do it right. An extremely useful book called "Enter the Kettlebell" by Pavel will explain everything you need to know about getting started. The book can be found here, compliments to Hue:
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/8235141#8235141
Give it a read. It's corny in some parts, and humorous in others, but it contains a great deal of information and it lays out a step-by-step guide to becoming a true workhorse. Try and stick to the layout it provides, skipping steps will usually lead you to you going back and doing them later -- wasting time.
I'm going to devote a quick sentence to the Kettlebell's one "green thumb" of a downside. It's initial cost. Essentially this is a shaped hunk of metal, and the one you will likely start on (16kg) is ~$70. But that is the cheapest full-body workout equipment you'll ever purchase, and it'll give you a workout like you couldn't imagine. So yeah, don't go to the bar 2 times next week and you'll have paid for it.
Interested? Great! Give it a try. Got a question? Post it on the last page, I'm in here nearly every day puttin' up my workout.
I can not stress enough how much you will not regret trying 'em 
Edited by meams (09/14/09 10:48 PM)
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9736135 - 02/04/09 06:31 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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Good deal. If you want to be super fit continue down that path. I have been doing kettlebell workouts for a about a year. I workout with a 32kg bell when I do Rite of Passage (after program minimum), and today for my cardio I did 497 24kg kettlebell snatches in 35 minutes according to the VO2Max protocol. I feel that I do not EVER get out of breath and I am way stronger than most men 20 years younger than me. It would be a good thing to explore a good joint mobility program to augment your KB training.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9736142 - 02/04/09 06:33 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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AWESOME!! Doesn't it feel wonderful??? How are you doing on your get ups?
I work with a 16kg at the moment, it has taken me since last March to work up that weight. I do right of passage and then on my variety days I do one day of VO2Max and then two days of body weight exercises. Everyday I do joint mobility. I love this stuff and am totally addicted!
Congrats to you again!! Have you seen the Dragondoor forum? If not there is so much great information, you need to look.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: sunflower]
#9736179 - 02/04/09 06:39 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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Yep, whiskey told me about the dragondoor forum. Also, anybody care to throw up a link or a book title for a nice joint mobility routine?
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9736220 - 02/04/09 06:43 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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This is what Hue and I use. The first two levels are free and you will not need the third level for several months. Search for Intuflow on youtube and you will find the other parts.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: sunflower]
#9736484 - 02/04/09 07:27 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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I am interested in using kettle bells with all this talk here. I only really started getting serious about exercising last year and just do basic weight training, different cardio and some yoga, but I want to diversify into more exercises and training programs, kettle bells just seem like a great thing to use. Do you guys know of some good online resources on the topic or just some tips?
I really like the name of that book, enter the kettle bell.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: Cannashroom]
#9736515 - 02/04/09 07:32 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9736910 - 02/04/09 08:32 PM (9 months, 11 days ago) |
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Quote:
meams said:
Yep, whiskey told me about the dragondoor forum. Also, anybody care to throw up a link or a book title for a nice joint mobility routine?
Yoga is very good for your joints. So is chi kung. Anything that relaxes the muscles will allow for greater range of motion.
I think I got two of Pavel's books on here from whiskey(thanks. It got me thinking about incorporating kettle bells. I figure I'll wait until I max out at yoga and bodyweight exercises.
I'm guessing the kettle bells really add that raw power feeling to the workouts. It gives you all the hormonal and anabolic benefits of say, dead lifts.
To the OP:
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Joint mobility addresses the lubrication of joints ...not flexibility. This can help with yoga, but yoga is not proper joint mobility. The only way the joints receive nutrition and lubrication is through the synovial fluid created when the joints rotate. It's effect is entirely different from the aim of yoga. A good joint mobility program should be standard with all athletes...even bodybuilders and yoga practitioners.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: Huehuecoyotl]
#9737514 - 02/04/09 09:51 PM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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Thanks for the resources! and I will check out joint mobility as well seems like something that will help lots when doing serious exercise and Yoga.
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Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty.
Nobody is able to achieve this completely but striving for such achievement is, in itself, a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security."
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9737592 - 02/04/09 10:01 PM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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Congrats! I have been doing kettlebells for a few years now. It's not my primary mode of exercise but I love picking my 16kg bell up a few times a week for snatches, pass thru lunges, and of course the Turkish get up.
I do use the kbell for presses and Larry Birds nearly every day.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: MrBump]
#9739565 - 02/05/09 08:24 AM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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Nice. Mr.bump - that kid in your signature is hilarious. He's like a 45 year old irish mob boss inside a 6-year-old's body... haha!
I'm about to start my workout of the day: It's get-up time!
edit:
Just finished my workout. I'm able to do face-the-wall squats with my toes touching the base board now (yay!). The 5minutes of get-ups was easier than anticipated, although about halfway through I had to use my free arm to help press the kettlebell to full extension.
Also, I feel like while I'm holding it overhead throughout the motion, it's just PRESSED HARD up against my arm (I have my wrist goosnecked as instructed) - and it's a little sore afterwards. I'm assuming this'll go away once my body is more accustomed to these workouts, but it's an inconvenience for the time-being.
MMMMMMM it feels good (my shoulders feel GREAT right now). I just ate a fuckload of chicken & veggies (my everyday post-workout meal) and i can feel my body digesting & rebuilding my wrecked shoulders.
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Edited by meams (02/05/09 10:44 AM)
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9740134 - 02/05/09 11:03 AM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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My forearms always hurt when I first started. I would be bruised and banged up. I cut the "sleeves" off a pair of athletic socks and wear them on my wrists to pad them, it helps a lot. Of course, if you have sweat bands they would work too. 
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: sunflower]
#9741936 - 02/05/09 04:32 PM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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Nice suggestion sunflower - thanks for the tip.
Also, the RKC minimum says twice a week for both the swing day & the get-up day. Is it bad/counterproductive for me to do these days back-to-back continually? Taking an off-day is what KILLS my routines, and they've been the reason i've stopped just about every workout routine i've ever gotten into - I just have trouble getting back into the routine after doing n othing the day before.
Perhaps I should throw in an off-day with some abdominal work or something? I have a great core workout I used to do that would be perfect (http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=486)
SO my week would go:
Mon: Swings
Tues: Get-ups
wed: Abs
Thurs: swings
Fri: get-ups
Sat: abs
ad nauseum.
I'd really prefer to skip the abs day alltogether and just stick to the RKC minimum back-to-back... but if that's too much for my body I understand the need for recooperation.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9741962 - 02/05/09 04:36 PM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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If you don't have an off day then no growth can happen. Rest is important.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: Huehuecoyotl]
#9741980 - 02/05/09 04:39 PM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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On your rest day go for a long walk, or bike ride. Something refreshing not stressful
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: sunflower]
#9742049 - 02/05/09 04:51 PM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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Allrighttttt, you convinced me. I'll take a rest day.
What the hell am I going to do tomorrow morning between 10 and 10:45? heh. Perhaps I'll play some billiards (too cold to walk or bike, i'm a pussy when it comes to temp)
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9742157 - 02/05/09 05:10 PM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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Try the beginner level of Intuflow. It will take you about 30 minutes the first time.
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: sunflower]
#9742200 - 02/05/09 05:18 PM (9 months, 10 days ago) |
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nice. good recommendation! much more productive than billiards 
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Re: Kettlebell - my progress thread [Re: meams]
#9753650 - 02/07/09 06:21 AM (9 months, 8 days ago) |
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Did you try the joint mobility? How are the kettle bell workouts going?
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