Paul Nathan
Level 4 Valued Member
hello,
I am someone who spent about 15 years pretty much full time on a computer, and despite biking a fair bit, had strength issues with my core, lower back, and upper back. This persisted until a few years ago when it caused physical issues with huge pain. Since then, I've picked up some running, some strength work to address the issues that caused the pain, and now kettlebell. Running has caused minor injuries due to a weak core, so I've had to add some exercises there too - essentially I wobbled when running because the core was so weak!
I really enjoy kettlebell work, and one thing I've been thinking about is how to add "side" movements from my current band and bodyweight approaches:
- upper body rotations with hands, using a band (stand and pull a band using the core to rotate),
- side planks.
- bird dogs & "spidermans"
The Bent Press seems like a possible replacement for side planks, but I'm not totally sure - and for the rotational work for my core & the birddog/spidermans, I'm not sure what would be a good approach at all.
not that I think what I'm doing is wrong, but if I could get the kettlebells involved, it'd give a nice progress feeling as I load up heavier bells.
Regards & thanks,
Paul
I am someone who spent about 15 years pretty much full time on a computer, and despite biking a fair bit, had strength issues with my core, lower back, and upper back. This persisted until a few years ago when it caused physical issues with huge pain. Since then, I've picked up some running, some strength work to address the issues that caused the pain, and now kettlebell. Running has caused minor injuries due to a weak core, so I've had to add some exercises there too - essentially I wobbled when running because the core was so weak!
I really enjoy kettlebell work, and one thing I've been thinking about is how to add "side" movements from my current band and bodyweight approaches:
- upper body rotations with hands, using a band (stand and pull a band using the core to rotate),
- side planks.
- bird dogs & "spidermans"
The Bent Press seems like a possible replacement for side planks, but I'm not totally sure - and for the rotational work for my core & the birddog/spidermans, I'm not sure what would be a good approach at all.
not that I think what I'm doing is wrong, but if I could get the kettlebells involved, it'd give a nice progress feeling as I load up heavier bells.
Regards & thanks,
Paul