kettlebell

Hi Forum, First off, a big word of thanks to all of you who participate here. I've come here often for inspiration and instruction and consider this community to be a big part of any strength gains I've made over the past few years. (Even though I don't post much). The other day I was...

I was thinking a lot about assistance exercises recently. The opinions on this topic differ greatly, from "assistance work is overrated" to "variety is the key". Depending on your background, occupation and leisure time activities, you might fall anywhere between this. If you are very active...

As I practice a higher volume of heavier cleans lately I have more callusing. For years I've been swinging and cleaning with the handle at mid-hand and ignoring the calluses. Hand care is starting to look like more of a concern. I've read that the proper swing grip is far closer to the finger...

I just completed six weeks of BuiltStrong Minimalist, and I love it! This has been my most favorite StrongFirst program so far. I chose the Tough schedule as I am used to a higher training volume. In hindsight, I should have stuck with the Regular schedule as I was also performing two Murph...

Hi every one, I have just experienced a rapid loss of strength (at least thats what I think) and I would like to consider other perspectives, maybe it is normal and I am over thinking it. Let me give you a bit of context. I did the Maximorum program with a pair of 30 kg bells and at the end of...

Hi all, my shoulder have been achy for quite some time, so I started doing single kettlebell overhead squats regularly. It works like charm and I can see results in real time. However, doing it with 20kg does not improve my strength in any way. So my question - does it make sense to work on...

According to the interview Pavel had with Tim Ferriss and Joe Ragon, the most effective way to train strength and hypertrophy is less than 5 reps, long rest period and do many sets. (correct me wrong) But the simple & sinister practice suggest for 10 reps. Does that sound contraction or...

Hi all, I have both the Quick & Dead and the Kettlebell Strong First and I intend to do both back to back for 12 weeks each. I am wondering, if I had only one pair of 24 kg kettlebells, which program should I start with to get the most out of both programs? (like in milking / owning the bell...

Hello fellow forum members, I had a question regarding the two-handed kettlebell swings. For my kickboxing, I adopted the two-handed kettlebell swings as my main source for ''external'' cardio since I'm too heavy to run for my joints and I don't really have space at home to jump rope. I found...

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Hi. I am currently practicing performing a right-handed and left-handed clean with a 12kg kettle-bell. I would appreciate a brief review and comment on my form as posted in below videos. I am still in "practice" phase, and I assume I will need many reps over months to get it right. Random...

Age 29 Gender Male Program Simple and Sinister to Timed Simple Standard What I've been Up To and the Reason for a New Log Just got done Phase 1 of Al and Danny Kavadlos 'Get Strong' Program. I wanted to do Phase 1 to give myself a break from the bells and to really determine where I...

Started Simple and Sinister today! I would appreciate some feedback on my swing and getup form! Thanks in advance! Sorry for the whack audio, but the slo-mo is cool.

Hi. I am currently practicing the kettle-bell clean. I practice with a 12kg and 16kg. However, I must eventually transition to performing the double clean. However, my gym does not have enough kettle-bells. It only has the following weights. 2x of 10kg 1x of 12kg 1x of 14kg 1x of 16kg 1x of...

Was re-reading the RKC and this line caught my eye: "Each session do as few or as many exercises as you wish but do not work equally hard on every one of them." Pavel then explains that a hard day for one exercise should be an easy day for another. I am curious how this method compares to newer...

Would you kind enough to check my form and give feedback? I feel like I have different technique between my left and right hand. With my left I tend to swing the KB to parallel and then pull my shoulders and elbow back before thrusting upwards. With my right I tend to pull my shoulder on the...

I hope all is well! Does anyone here have a military press program I could do with S&S on off days? Or a military press program I could use by itself? Would y’all recommend doing pull ups super settled with kettlebell military press? Thank y’all for your posts and advice in advance. Jon B

Hi everyone. I spent most of last summer rucking with just my 35lb kettlebell in an old backpack. Worked great, felt great. At the end of the summer I upgraded to a goruck setup with weight plates. I actually don't love the backpack and just prefer the KB approach. Before just going all in on...

Hey folks, So, every summer me and some friends head out to my friends "cabin" (it's actually an old school with a house attached, his childhood home), and spend a weekend there cooking, drinking and playing sports. Usually these are traditional MANLY events like the shot put, javelin and...

Question: what plan/program to do next? Access to equipment: 1x24 KB, 2x32 KB, 2x40 KB, 1x48 KB, bodyweight, 20kg Weight West, floor. Goal: - Log press 120kg - DL 215kg for reps - One hand anyhow BW over head - Farmers walk 130kg (per hand) 15+15m THIS is the problem. My goals are not...