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Duct tape... the handyman 's secret weapon...I’ve done it plenty of times & what I’ve read & seen in this forum so have plenty of other people. As long as you use heaps of heavy duty tape I think it’s fine.
Duct tape... the handyman 's secret weapon...I’ve done it plenty of times & what I’ve read & seen in this forum so have plenty of other people. As long as you use heaps of heavy duty tape I think it’s fine.
Trying to press the 40kg is a hilarious joke.
Ah, a Canadian expression, I guess.The wording is the funniest part
As more of a barbell guy, like you said yourself, I'd go with the 32.
KBs are probably a side dish to your main one and a 24 + 32 are plenty for that.
If you want KBs to be more than a side dish then you'll need to get both.
It's true that routines like RoP or S&S can be done with 8Kg jumps and that there's a certain value in the big jumps, but if you want to mainly work with KBs you'll need the "in-betweeners".
Routines like KB STRONG, KB Muscle, KB Burn, RotK and many of the routines that are outlined in the article section of SF are based on RMs or make use of the 4Kg jumps.
For example KB STRONG uses a 3-5RM. If your 3RM is double 28s you'll need 28s, because 32s will be too heavy (most likely you can't press them once) and double 24s will simply be too light.
So again, are you are barbell guy who wants some of the benefits of KBs to help with your barbell work? Then a 16, 24, 32 and maybe a 40 are all you need.
Do you want to train mainly with KBs? You're better getting the in-betweeners aswell.
So again, are you are barbell guy who wants some of the benefits of KBs to help with your barbell work? Then a 16, 24, 32 and maybe a 40 are all you need.
Do you want to train mainly with KBs? You're better getting the in-betweeners aswell.
For someone who mainly uses barbells or calisthenics and wants to spice that up with some swings, TGUs and snatches this is a really good choice IMO: 12-32KG Adjustable Competition Style KettlebellThere is also secret option number 3: a plate-loaded kettlebell handle. I'm not talking about a T-handle that requires you to use both hands and is only good for swings. I'm talking about something like the Kettlestack handle or the Kettlegrip which is made by Iron Woody. The upside is that these are inexpensive and can be loaded with regular weight plates to all kinds of in-between weights. Great for one-arm swings. The downside is that snatches with plate-loaded handles are not comfortable. Presses are okay but can be awkward depending on how the plates are loaded.