kettlebells

[wizzel]

can anyone tell me what Rip's opinion on kettlebells is? particularly the swing? in the 3rd edition book there is an illustration of the swing and I got the impression he doesn't feel like it is true strength training

[Sean Herbison]

They're okay for conditioning, not great for building strength.

[blues]

I do kettlebell swings a couple times per week, as Sean mentioned, for conditioning purposes. (HIIT)

I feel that they have complemented my SS / Barbell Prescription training well, without leaving me depleted for my next training session.

I don't use them for anything else other than warm-ups.

[poser]

I do some swings to warm up. I also like them for conditioning .