Mack
First Post
My form is good enough with light/low medium kettlebells that I've switched to attempting the 10x10 KB swings and the 10x1 TGU.
I noticed that I can't really get through all 100 KB swings. Even if I take 2 to 15 minutes between sets, my deadlift muscles don't "snap" after somewhere between 50-80 depending on the day.
1. My question: is this considered a breakdown in form, and I should I stop? Or should I continue to "just swing" without "snapping hard" to finish the 10x10? I can't materially reduce the weight of the bell since I am already starting low. Because I am obese/very overweight, this limitation is due to my deadlift muscles "butt/core" getting exhausted and not due to the weight of the bell (as an experiment one day I tried the reps with a baby weight of 4kg and same limitation was observed).
2. Followup question: The "talk test" does not give me enough recovery time to keep the "hard snap" in my kettlebell swings (one handed or two handed doesn't matter). I need anywhere from 2 to 15 minutes depending on the day and the set to get the "pop" back in my swing after the first 40 or so. Especially if I do the full range of motion in the goblet front squat warmups (which in my shape are more taxing than the KB swings!) Will I maximize injury avoidance & strength results by swinging without "snap" or by taking the necessary rest?
Background:
I am currently 80 lbs overweight, but started at 130 overweight in January and have dropped 50 so far. I was not sedentary but was previously swimming 1-2 miles 2-4 times a week to keep up some conditioning but avoid joint impact strain. I have a heart condition that increases cortisol & catabolism if not tightly controlled, and my recovery time in days is usually about 2-3 times the average. I gained most of this weight being sedentary after a virus weakened my heart and gave me this condition. Before my heart condition, when lifting heavy, I would often only be able to deadlift above 75% every 2 weeks. 20 years ago, I used to be a college athlete and serious amateur martial artist, and spent several adult years between 5.5 and 8% bodyfat. My doctors have approved my exercise program, which includes other things like walking up/down steep slopes and chi-kung not mentioned. I get the best results in terms of range of motion and injury avoidance and strength if I do these light to moderate exercises for an hour to two hours first.
I noticed that I can't really get through all 100 KB swings. Even if I take 2 to 15 minutes between sets, my deadlift muscles don't "snap" after somewhere between 50-80 depending on the day.
1. My question: is this considered a breakdown in form, and I should I stop? Or should I continue to "just swing" without "snapping hard" to finish the 10x10? I can't materially reduce the weight of the bell since I am already starting low. Because I am obese/very overweight, this limitation is due to my deadlift muscles "butt/core" getting exhausted and not due to the weight of the bell (as an experiment one day I tried the reps with a baby weight of 4kg and same limitation was observed).
2. Followup question: The "talk test" does not give me enough recovery time to keep the "hard snap" in my kettlebell swings (one handed or two handed doesn't matter). I need anywhere from 2 to 15 minutes depending on the day and the set to get the "pop" back in my swing after the first 40 or so. Especially if I do the full range of motion in the goblet front squat warmups (which in my shape are more taxing than the KB swings!) Will I maximize injury avoidance & strength results by swinging without "snap" or by taking the necessary rest?
Background:
I am currently 80 lbs overweight, but started at 130 overweight in January and have dropped 50 so far. I was not sedentary but was previously swimming 1-2 miles 2-4 times a week to keep up some conditioning but avoid joint impact strain. I have a heart condition that increases cortisol & catabolism if not tightly controlled, and my recovery time in days is usually about 2-3 times the average. I gained most of this weight being sedentary after a virus weakened my heart and gave me this condition. Before my heart condition, when lifting heavy, I would often only be able to deadlift above 75% every 2 weeks. 20 years ago, I used to be a college athlete and serious amateur martial artist, and spent several adult years between 5.5 and 8% bodyfat. My doctors have approved my exercise program, which includes other things like walking up/down steep slopes and chi-kung not mentioned. I get the best results in terms of range of motion and injury avoidance and strength if I do these light to moderate exercises for an hour to two hours first.