Kettlebell Circuit

[SFO14]

put some shoes on and I'll give u 5 stars

[mytimetravellingdog]

@SFO14 dont really need shoes so long as the floor you are on isnt slippery (and he seems to be o a rubber mat)

they wont provide a jot of protection if a kettlebell lands on your foot.

and going barefoot is infinitely preferable to using trainers with cushioned heels etc cause you should not do weights of any type in shoes where your feet arent on the ground as if you were wearing no shoes (you shouldnt run in built up, cushioned 'running' shoes either but thats another matter)

[RelentlessObserver]

Great stuff. Just getting started with the KB and this is just what I was looking for, a simple circuit, well demonstrated and explained. Thanks for the help...

[rmsolympic1]

@RelentlessObserver Hello. I am looking to try kettles, too, and soon. Are you starting alone or with an instructor? I am trying to figure out the best way to begin.

[RelentlessObserver]

Ive been going it alone (but slow and steady), doing the research and staying disciplined and am having good results. Havent had much luck finding a cert. instructor in my area but with my work and school schedule I wouldnt have the time to spare (which is why the circuit routine appealed to me). This is still the best vid Ive found.

[soundsoftheparadigm]

Great form. Should be a reference for beginners. Good post.

[urbankettlebell]

whats the deal with opening the hand during presses? I don't you know your supposed to crush the handle during grinds?

[ExtremeKettlebellsTV]

by opening the palm it allows the wrist to stay inline with forearm, it also allows the handle to sit on the hip of the palm, this then becomes a stronger position to press from as your wirst is inline and so the forearms aren't overworking and you create a better line of gravity. I guess you could grip the bell more if you wanted to but by allowing it to move into the hip of the palm it is more efficient.

[urbankettlebell]

I could understand efficiency for high rep work and competition lifts. But for grinds and strength work wouldn't it be more efficient to recruit more muscle fibers, why bother doing presses for strength if you are going to have weak hands and forearms? what do you think?

[ExtremeKettlebellsTV]

providing the handle sits in the Hip i don't think it's a massive issue, definitely the recruitment of more muscle fibres is important, but you'll stimulte the activaton of muscles by resting the handle on the hip of the palm. there is a pressure point there which helps to extend the arm. have a look at the 2 x 40kg press on our channel, that show the hand grip quite well. agree with the weak forearms, you definitely don't want that, but lot.

[ExtremeKettlebellsTV]

I think you get more effective grip training from the cleans and snatches, where the KB is pulling away from you, this is wehre the flexors and extensors of the wrist work a

[urbankettlebell]

interesting thanks for the input. I remember hearing scott sonnon mention how the hip of the palm stimulates activation in the forearm and I use it for competition lifts, jerks, snatches only because valery said so at the akc cert lol.

[bkedp]

Thanks for sharing. I think sharing Kettlebell circuits via Youtube is a great advantage to all!

[tubgirl8000]

cool- I just got a kettlebell- I'm for sure doing this circuit. Thanks!

[GavSF]

I prefer the double version ;)