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« on: October 03, 2009, 03:43:09 AM » |
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It seems that there is a significant overlap in the Kettlebell and Vibram FiveFingers communities. I'm curious what it is all about, and everyone who does it could use a place to discuss I'm sure, thus the thread.
So yeah, do that.
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2009, 10:45:48 AM » |
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I use them for just about all weight training workouts that I do regardless of the tool used.
But when it comes to kettlebells I find VFF's a must! I do Kettlebell Sport which is a competitive form of kettlebell lifting and the usual shoes worn in competition are Olympic weightlifting shoes but I prefer the VFF's more.
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« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 12:14:39 PM » |
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I've always been interested in Kettlebells. I've just discovered Kettlestacks, which allow you to change the weights up to 70 lbs. I figured that'd be a safer bet than buying just one kettlebell with one weight, which might be too much or too little. Has anyone tried these?
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« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2009, 12:57:09 PM » |
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Hobbit
have not tried the stack but personally I would stick with the real thing. You would be surprised what you can do with a single. As a guide choose a weight that you can do 10 shoulder presses with, with good form. For me that was a 16kg. (35)
Loads of info on the net. Dragondoor is a well respected site. You will find no end of you tube clips of folks using but beware some shocking techniques. If it has pavel, maxwell, cotter, martone in the title you should be safe. Quick feet are happy feet.
Rule number 1 do not contest space with a kettlebell
Jason
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« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2009, 01:32:39 PM » |
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Haha. Seems like a pretty sound rule to me.
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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2009, 01:36:39 AM » |
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So I think I want to get in on this kettlebell thing. Where do I buy some, which should I get, how much do they cost, and what should I do to start?
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« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2009, 12:45:36 PM » |
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nice thing about KBs (IMO) is that they are extremely versatile as far as exercise equipment is concerned.
You can use them to do strict lifts (think: racked front squats, presses, rows, etc.) or you can do all kinds of ballistic exercises with them. As far as a cast iron weight is concerned, you get a lot of bang for your buck with KBs.
GRANTED, they aren't cheap. I'd recommend scouring CraigsList -- I got a 70 lb dragondoor of CL for $90! That's like 1/2 price.
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2009, 01:33:11 PM » |
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What Justin said. regards where to start only one answer. The swing. Get this move dialed in first, every thing else comes from this move.
Jason quick feet are happy feet
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2009, 10:03:03 AM » |
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Any good sources for KB routines? Kind of tired of just making up my own. BF and VFF are great for KB's!!!  |
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2009, 03:14:04 PM » |
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Run2live.
When time is tight I find this a great routine. Approx 15mins start to finish including rests. Size of KB used is relative to the person. I use a 16kg (35)
Swings are 2 handed, cleans and snatches are left and right.
20 swings, 10 cleans 10 snatches rest 60 secs
18 swings 9 cleans 9 snatches rest 50 secs
16 swings 8 cleans 8 snatches rest 40 secs
14 swings 7 cleans 7 snatches rest 30 secs
12 swings 6 cleans 6 snatches rest 20 secs
10 swings 5 cleans 5 snatches rest
Would love to know how you get on.
Jason
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2009, 03:19:07 PM » |
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So is the idea to invest in a few different weights of kettlebells or is it okay to get one good one that has the best weight for you?
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2009, 03:22:29 PM » |
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If you have the £ $ get various sizes of KB. However I went for months on end with just a 16kg. So much you can do with just a single.
Jason
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2009, 01:23:45 PM » |
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For someone just getting started with kettlebells you will only need one for a good 6 months at least. Your second will be used even longer then that. I used my 16kg for just over a year and never stopped making progress. As for what to do with it, I would recommend checking out Pavel's books, of course Mike Mahler, Steve Cotter, and various other people have plenty of resources that are also well worth the $, but most of them got started with the RKC. What bell to buy? Many people claim Dragondoor's are the best, I like them personally, but I also have a few muscledrivers which are significantly cheaper, and Ader's are nice as well. Just make sure to go with a single cast option vs one with a welded on handle. And remember, a good kettlebell will last a lifetime (literally), a cheap one will not, so dont sell yourself short on some cheap gofit or similar brand.
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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2009, 05:13:58 PM » |
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Sound advice. If you buy cheap, you buy twice.
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« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2009, 05:16:13 PM » |
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Sound advice. If you buy cheap, you buy twice.
That goes for everything. Nothing beats a initial quality investment.  |
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