Old Forum better to start S'S with a heavier bell and 2 hand swing or a lighter bell and 1

[tony1214]

I am starting S'S I can do the 1 hand swings with a 24kg and good form takes about 9 Mins to get my 100. I have a 32kg that form falls apart with I was a mma/kickboxer for over 13 years so Tspine extension always gives before anything. I end up looking like a turtle. In the book the break in period is done with 2 hand swings witch I can do with very good form and the 32 kg. Witch is a better starting place the 1HS with 24 or 2HS with 32?

 

[brian d]

If it were me, I would start with the lightest bell in which I cannot hit the swing standard.  So if I could not do 100 one handed swings in 5 minutes, that is the bell I would use for my swings.

I might choose to occasionally mix in some two handed swings with a heavier bell just for the sake of practice and working on hip snap.  But I would spend at least 90 percent (or more) of my time on the bell that I'm working towards the 5 minute goal on.

 

[AndyMcL]

I opted to start with a lighter bell, and work the one-arm swings. You learn the groove quickly and can start sprinkling in heavier one-arm swings.

I didn't do a lot of one-arm swings before S+S, but they are awesome. You have to start with a lighter weight than you feel like you should use, but once you work that weight up you will see fantastic results.

 

[David Bowie]

When in doubt go heavier imo. But that's just me.

I prefer sets of 10 two handed swings with the beast and maximal power to one arm swings.