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Kettlebells
    #16425521 - 06/23/12 12:52 PM (11 years, 8 months ago)

I'm thinking of buying some kettlebells from onnit labs.

I'm not sure which weights to buy, I was thinking one 25, 35, and 45.

I'm a slim guy, about 150lb lean and 5"10.

You guys think starting with a 25 is good? I've been going to the gym and working with bodyweight at home on and off for about 2 years

Thanks :thumbup:


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Re: Kettlebells [Re: Zardos]
    #16425653 - 06/23/12 01:32 PM (11 years, 8 months ago)

Typically men are told to Start with 35lbs.

I started with 25lbs and traded it in for a 40lb within 1 or 2 weeks.

35lb may seem intimidating at first, but honestly, you'll adapt to it quite quickly. My 115lb girlfriend who is quite weak for her size swings and presses a 25lb!

I had to switch to a 40, because they didn't come in 35lbs.

40lbs is a good weight all around - it still smokes me.

I am 6' 175lbs btw.


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Re: Kettlebells [Re: PDU]
    #16433605 - 06/24/12 10:59 PM (11 years, 8 months ago)

+1 for a 40. I knew I'd outgrow the 35 or anything below very quickly and a 40 at the time was the best value anyway. It was the right fit and I'm still using it.


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Re: Kettlebells [Re: naum]
    #16433704 - 06/24/12 11:21 PM (11 years, 8 months ago)

I bought a 35 at sports authority yesterday and had my first kettlebell workout, I love it! Only problem is I have to get better at my form when I snatch cause it keeps hitting my forearms and causing soreness and pain


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Re: Kettlebells [Re: Zardos]
    #16434964 - 06/25/12 09:40 AM (11 years, 8 months ago)

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Zardos said:
I bought a 35 at sports authority yesterday and had my first kettlebell workout, I love it! Only problem is I have to get better at my form when I snatch cause it keeps hitting my forearms and causing soreness and pain




Go back a few pages and find the kettlebell thread.  There are some ebooks on the first page with great instructions!

Snatches take really good form, might want to so more high pulls before you go to snatches.


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Re: Kettlebells [Re: Cannashroom]
    #16436591 - 06/25/12 04:50 PM (11 years, 8 months ago)

Definitely shouldn't be snatching on your first workout. Focus on swings and then TGU's and once you master those and swing variations you can graduate to snatches.

Read enter the kettlebell.


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Re: Kettlebells [Re: PDU]
    #16436601 - 06/25/12 04:51 PM (11 years, 8 months ago)

Quote:

PDU said:

Read enter the kettlebell.



QFT.


PM me with any questions (on form, workouts, etc), OP.  I have been using KBs for a few years now -- really like 'em.

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Re: Kettlebells [Re: memes]
    #16448766 - 06/28/12 12:19 AM (11 years, 8 months ago)

Thanks allot guys, I'll stop being arrogant now and take that advice. :thumbup:

I've had three workouts already and I feel like my swing form is getting better. I think It's tough for me to not use my back because I always sit slouched and my standing posture is not that great either.


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Re: Kettlebells [Re: Zardos]
    #16449589 - 06/28/12 06:18 AM (11 years, 8 months ago)

I did a huge block paragraph of write-up on proper swing form in a kettlebell thread once.  I'll dig it up tonight and post the link for you :smile:

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