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Jan 22 2008

My First Kettlebell Workout

Way (way, way, way) back in late Sept 2007 I did a podcast about the fact that I was about to begin kettlebell training. Darlene was in Peru at the time and I had purchased a 20 pound Kettlebell while I was waiting her return. I acquired a little health challenge while she was away and stopped all my training (I was in the hospital the day she was flying home and wasn’t even sure if I’d make the airport to pick her up). I was all fired up when I wrote the article, just itching to get lifting asap as I learned about them from Pavel’s e-book and some online video’s of kettlebell training, but alas, it was not to be at that moment in time.

I was released from the hospital in time to meet Darlene’s plane (which ended up being delayed), got her home and we took the night off.

The very next day, Dar and I drove downtown in my new Jeep to buy a heavier Kettlebell. We got a 35 pounder and headed home. I unloaded it from the Jeep and was asked the fateful question:

How Do You Use A Kettlebell Anyway?

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I did three swings (count them – 3 [!]) and suddenly stood up and said “Ow – That didn’t feel too good” and then went in to lay down on the couch. 10 minutes later I called Darlene and told her I couldn’t move.

I threw my back out after my first 3 kettlebell swings.

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Written by Rob · Categorized: Exercise · Tagged: Exercise, Kettlebell Training, Kettlebells, Walking

Oct 02 2007

Brett Jones Kettlebell Strength Examples

It’s no wonder the Russian strong men had so much strength, they used the kettlebell to train with. Brett Jones puts on a fantastic example of what kind of strength and power is possible doing kettlebell training. Now you can see why my trainer is worried about me training with them. That’s some heavy work and injury from overuse and repetitive strain is certainly possible.

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This video is exactly why I want to begin kettlebell training, not why I’m avoiding it.

More from Brett Jones at Applied Strength

Written by Rob · Categorized: Exercise, Weight Training · Tagged: Friday Fun, Kettlebells, Video

Sep 25 2007

Mastering The Kettlebell Swing

One of the primary exercises used during kettlebell training is the one hand and two hand kettlebell swing. This exercise is a fundamental movement in kettlebell training making use of and training the hips, legs, back and core. The swing should be practiced and mastered using a light weight bell before moving on to other exercises. Once you’ve got the basic swing mastered, you can add another exercise to it and build on it.

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Written by Rob · Categorized: Exercise, Weight Training · Tagged: Exercise, fitness, Kettlebell Swing, Kettlebell Training, Kettlebells, Video

Sep 24 2007

How To Begin Training With Kettlebells – Podcast

When I made the decision to take up Russian Kettlebell training, I only had a vague idea of where to start so I thought I’d put this podcast together so that you’d be able to follow along with me in my journey. I’ve known about Russian Kettlebells for a few years now but did not see the advantage or where I could work them into my program. I’ve now been enlightened by Scott Bird’s Straight To The Bar website, videos and Kettlebell information.

I have now “seen the light” as it were and have been fully immersed in the advantages of kettlebell training.
Training With Kettlebells

What Are Kettlebells?

Scott wrote a nice introduction to kettlebells a few weeks ago entitled Buying Your First Kettlebell, so I wont to into much more detail about them, however I would like to point out some very basic facts just to prep you for the podcast.

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Written by Rob · Categorized: Exercise, Weight Training · Tagged: Exercise, Kettlebell Training, Kettlebells, Podcast, Strength, Training, Weight Training

Aug 26 2007

Buying your first kettlebell

Kettlebells are great things. If you need any convincing, just take a look at Tracy Reifkind’s site. Her transformation has been nothing less than amazing.

Once you’ve decided to try a little kettlebell training – particularly if you’re working out at home – there’s one question to answer :
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Which one should I get?

 

I’m glad you asked.
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Written by Scott Bird · Categorized: Exercise, Weight Training · Tagged: Exercise, fitness, Fitness Gadget, Kettlebells, Strength, Weight Training

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