Well, okay. If 4 of the strongest guys in the world do the same thing, I must be wrong about my physical analysis.
This is very important. A first-time poster doesn't agree.
Well, okay. If 4 of the strongest guys in the world do the same thing, I must be wrong about my physical analysis.
This is very important. A first-time poster doesn't agree.
They're using the KB swing to train the same qualities we use the power clean to train. The advantage of the swing over the clean is that it's much simpler technically.
The disadvantages of kettle bells compared to barbells are the same as dumbbells- they are less versatile, more expensive, take up extra space, aren't as easily or readily incrementally loadable, and can't be used effectively for the major lifts.
I see how the swings could be useful (easier in group settings or for people who's anthropomorphy makes racking a clean difficult) if you're willing to invest considerable money into the bells, especially for the bigger weights (which would be required for grown men).
You're talking over $1/lb plus shipping for the cumbersome Rogue "Monster Kettlebells." Then, you have to navigate around the fact that they come in ~25 lb increments. I wonder why it is Rip recommends the barbell and power cleans again...?
The accidental irony here is...beautiful.Kinda like what Tyson said about how everyone has a plan until he hits them in the face, conditioning isn't important until your lungs can't keep up anymore.
If you could magically summon data on '80's heavyweight boxers, in which category do you think Tyson deviated most from mean of top pros: a) conditioning or b) absolute force production & rate of force development?
Ladies and Gents,
Did my workout today and I think it wasn't as bad I thougt it would be.
Warm-up: Single KB at 63# 6 reps of 2 sets
1. Swings 2. Cleans 3. Press
Squat Press Deadlift
135# 5x2 95# 5x2 155# 5x2
185# 3x1 135# 3x1 225# 3x1
245# 2x1 155# 2x1 295# 2x1
315# 5x2 185# 5x2 335# 5x1
Dips 3x8
Assisted Chins 3x8
Need to work on my form...but I am happy that my knees and back do not hurt like they did in a crossfit workout.
-Anthony
Congrats. I found that the swings really helped me with my lower back. I used to suffer from spasms quite frequently but after 2 years of swings I'm happy to report none. I would have never had the confidence in my back to start training barbell if it weren't for the swings. 63# is nice. Most people (including me) start off too light.
This is a very weird thread.
What on earth does this mean? Can you still complete a rep even with missing muscles?
Whether you realise it or not, it sounds like you're looking for exercise, not training.
I'd say the best way to feel and find everything is to get your deads and squats up.
So if you won't even get a 2x bodyweight deadlift, what will you get from your 48kg standards? 1.5x? 1x?
Even a 2x bodyweight deadlift isn't really anywhere close to "pretty damn strong" (unless maybe you weigh about 250kg), let alone anything below that.
I'd suggest it's no surprise you have such a low standard for strength given your preference for random dice rolling exercise over training.
Yes.
I'd suggest to try what Andy Bolton uses: take a KB you can swing for, say, 20-30 reps, and perform 10 swings every minute for 10 minutes, at the end of your BB session. Do 11 on minute for 10 minutes next time, etc. When you get to 15-20 on minute, you need heavier KB.
Front squat and press with one or two KBs is another option. An advantage over BB (and even DBs) is that KBs are more shoulders-friendly.
Turkish getup is another movement that could be used for conditioning and besides does wonders to your shoulders health.