Ravi Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I did my first training session with Kettlebells last week and it rocked! I was so impressed that I just ordered my own 36 pounder from http://www.dragondoor.com! The workout consisted of a series of swinging and overhead pressing movements, done in sets that must be completed within a specific period of time. Between each set we would jog for about a minute. [pic of Mike Mahler....vegan...holding Kettlebells]http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1378/891943827_5ce8f9f5fc_o.jpg We also did some pull ups, push ups and ab-work to round things out. As an added bonus, we carried the kettlebells about 1/2 mile to a nearby park. This was one of the hardest parts of the workout! The workout was: 1. Pyramid Super Set: Do 1 clean and press with each arm using a kettlebell, followed by 1 pull up. Repeat with 2 of each. Repeat with 3 of each. A clean involves swinging the weight up and holding it close to your chest, and then pressing towards the sky. 2. 2 Sets of 10-15 snatches with each arm using kettlebells. A snatch involves swinging the kettlebell directly in front of your body and holding it overhead in one smooth movement. In between each set you jog for 1 minute. 3. 2 Sets of 50 swings with kettlebells. A swing is a movement where you squat and lower the kettlebell between your legs, and swing it up to about chest height. The goal is to finish each set in a minute or so. If you finish in less than a minute you jog around a bit. 4 . 1 minute each of twists, sit ups and push ups. The twists are a sit up movement where you just twist the body from side to side. For this exercise and the sit ups you are holding the kettlebell. By the end of this workout, I was nauseous. My traps, upper and lower back, biceps and thighs were incredibly sore right now. I have never done much rowing before, but I would imagine this is how it feels. It was nice to get a solid strength training workout outside of the weight room. This was much more fun. Does anyone else on the forum use Kettlebells? Any tips? How have they affected your overall strength and fitness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I work out with full paint cans now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 try a five gallon bucket filled with water on some exerc. that you wont have to rock up and have a chance of spilling. the water sloshing around makes it extra hard. A keg filled with water also does it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 I got my kettlebell delivered today. A 16Kg monster. I took it out for a 40 minute workout in the park near my place. Lots of throws, cleans, presses and push ups. My forearms are dead, as is my back. I'll be in for it tomorrow! http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1016/1058577944_6087cfb99c.jpg It was a lot of fun to workout like this. A nice change to get out of the gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Nice new toy. I've never used kettlebells before but maybe on my next Seattle trip, I'll give it a go. Have fun getting strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Dude.....I'll be playin the forearm banjo in notime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Awesome! That is what I like to hear. We can start a band. I'm going to hit up the gym hard tomorrow. I can barely move after the final training sessions we had during the Vegan Vacation. Ravi and the Roughnecks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjoe Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Kettblebell training is awesome. I love working in some kettlebell training in my off season! Enjoy your new toys...LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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