Kettlebells, abdominals, obliques underground strength

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[Kulmannnn]

Kettlebell it cool! From Russia!

[dboiprettyP]

How much torque do you think is on the LCL of his lower leg --I'm all for advanced stabilization but thats got pain written all over it you would need a considerable amount suport from the muscle surrounding the knee

[rockbodyfitness]

swing a kettlebell and swing a dumbbell and you'll notice the difference.

overhead presses are normally able to start lower and get a longer range of motion

bottoms up presses aren't possible with dummbells

[thekenner]

Thanks for the advice. I've tried kettles since, and I agree. Considering the time and money I've spent to get my dumbbell setup just the way I want, I won't be getting into kettlebells anytime soon. I do some grappling from time to time, and know the importance of stabilizers. For now I can get by on mimicking the movements with DB's. I don't lift for size, just ability these days.

Thanks again

[lamesurfer101]

@thekenner

You simply can't get the same effect from dumbbells for swings, snatches, and cleans. The exercise above is an example of something you could do with Dumbbells.

I guess my point is, KB's are incredible if you are training for something. The only thing I'd supplement KB's with is a Heavy load Squat/Deadlift during the off season. If you aren't training for anything, its still worth checking out. However, If you just want to have holiday hams for pecs, stick to the bench.

[lamesurfer101]

@thekenner

Depends on what you are training for. I'd say they are one of the best, if not overpriced, tools for sport specific training. I wouldn't buy them simply for bodybuilding. They're good for for recruiting stabilizer muscles because of the imbalance, and creating strength better suited for fighting, grappling, and other sports where variable plane explosive movements occur. I used to think they were a fad back when I started grappling. Since then, I've change my mind.

[Criterionx9]

They are better for the same reason free weights are better than machines. When using them you employ more of your periphrial muscle groups. Since the kettlebell is unbalanced it takes more effort to control its movement. Dumbells help to isolate a muscle group giving better definition. Kettlebells help incorporate more muscle groups developing coordination balance and overall power. Which one is better depends on what your goal is

[thekenner]

There's been a lot of excitement about kettlebells lately. I get that the shape of the handle is better for complex movements, but I haven't found anything that I can't already do with a set of adjustable dumbbells. Does anyone have a good reason why kettles are necessary?

[ObeyTheSloth]

why is this gay? let's see, he's basically doing a military press from a difficult position, thus turning the MP into a more advanced compound movement. this is the same concept behind deadlifitng from a box vs straight, or doing a sots vs. a military press. and, no reason to talk crap about kettlebells. good kettlebells + gymnastics can get you a 400 lb deadlift, w/o ever deadlifting before. just ask coach Christopher Sommers.

but, take a look at your wrists. don't hyperextend them!

[billalcantar03]

That was sooooooooo gay