Whats the deal with kettlebells???

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philnosko		Whats the deal with kettlebells???	24-08-2010 @ 22:38
He's BACK Member 177, 1039 posts SQ 230, BP 155, DL 300 685.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	Can someone tell me why they are supposed to be so good? My personal opinion is they do nothing that a dumbell cant do. I just find them awkward as the handles dont move. When you do an overhead press, the kettlebell is pushing against the forearm. Im interested in peoples opinions, perhaps Boar can answer this, I know he has used them a fair bit.

Thing		...	24-08-2010 @ 22:45
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	Once you learn how to use them for the like of swings single arm swings, get ups bottom up presses you'll notice your whole body is effected one way or another. Also there pretty good for cardio too.

shoreshot		...	25-08-2010 @ 14:10
has a pro grade bell Member 657, 720 posts SQ 162.5, BP 125, DL 207.5 495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 25.08.2010 @ 14:10 PM by shoreshot As Thing mentioned, loads of uses. Great for conditioning, muscular endurance, elasticity, power, flexibility, cardio the list goes on. The bit about it being uncomfortable on the forearm will be down to your technique. You should be holding the bell towards the corner when pressing over head so that your forearm is where the handle meets the bells surface. Much more comfortable that way. As with any kind of lifting, getting the technique right is the key, get it wrong and its even more hard work than it already is......

just_t		...	25-08-2010 @ 15:04
Mr.Fit Member 164, 5028 posts SQ 170, BP 135, DL 230 535.0 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq	I just got mine for cardio. I mainly do swings as mine wrecks my forearms when i try to snatch it lol

Boar		...	25-08-2010 @ 15:11
Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator	yankie doodle dandy !! to be fair , you can get away with using a dumbell but its not quite the same ...the old cannonball with a handle has magical properties ... the comfort and distribution of weight makes it perfect for some solid repping and CV benefit giving macigness you can build great muscle endurance , anyone who has ever been down to the shed for a session is blowing out of their ass after a set of 100 swings WITH A 16 !!!

Boar		...	25-08-2010 @ 15:12
Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator	and tom naughty naughty tom ... learn to snatch , with a bit of persistance and tech tweakidge its easy ... but swings to rock !!

Lurkio		...	25-08-2010 @ 15:13
as deep as his fat little body will allow Member 265, 4173 posts SQ 222.5, BP 142.5, DL 235 600.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	philnosko said:Can someone tell me why they are supposed to be so good? My personal opinion is they do nothing that a dumbell cant do. I just find them awkward as the handles dont move. When you do an overhead press, the kettlebell is pushing against the forearm. Im interested in peoples opinions, perhaps Boar can answer this, I know he has used them a fair bit. Complete waste of time mate, just a fcukin gimmick.


Boar		...	25-08-2010 @ 15:17
Walk your talk Member 5, 25558 posts Administrator	may i remind you all that i am the REPPING DUTCHIE of Cornwall thanks to the old kettlebells

just_t		...	25-08-2010 @ 15:18
Mr.Fit Member 164, 5028 posts SQ 170, BP 135, DL 230 535.0 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq	Boar said:and tom naughty naughty tom ... learn to snatch , with a bit of persistance and tech tweakidge its easy ... but swings to rock !! Mine is a vinal thing, maybe its dimensions arent good for snatching? got some mean bruises!

shoreshot		...	25-08-2010 @ 16:31
has a pro grade bell Member 657, 720 posts SQ 162.5, BP 125, DL 207.5 495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq	You should get some long sweat bands to wear on your forearms - increases comfort substantially ;-) Also the bell design is an important factor as some have really wide handles/relatively small distance from handle to bell = more uncomfortable.

Robbo		...	25-08-2010 @ 16:37
When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5 717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	just_t said: Mine is a vinal thing, maybe its dimensions arent good for snatching? got some mean bruises! As the bell rises up above your head punch through it and it nicely settles onto the forearm wit no drama* *This is all Boar approved and taught

PeteHodgson		...	25-08-2010 @ 16:45
Has little understanding of the sugden Member 677, 11338 posts SQ 165, BP 125, DL 220 510.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq	Robbo said: As the bell rises up above your head punch through it and it nicely settles onto the forearm wit no drama* *This is all Boar approved and taught that's what I do and it works nice(ly).

RyanH		...	25-08-2010 @ 20:28
Big fish in a small pond Member 1150, 2101 posts	Boar said:may i remind you all that i am the REPPING DUTCHIE of Cornwall thanks to the old kettlebells Come to Cornwall you have a shed i have a graden and caravan! you bring the body ill bring the pain.

philnosko		...	26-08-2010 @ 11:15
He's BACK Member 177, 1039 posts SQ 230, BP 155, DL 300 685.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	Ok thanks for the replies. I still dont see what they do that a dumbell doesnt and I dont see whats "magical" about them but I have no doubt that they can be useful. Thanks again lads

Thing		...	26-08-2010 @ 11:22
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	you still doing the boxing Phill?

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