Kettlebell for n00bs?

InsolentMint

Hi! Can anyone recommend some Kettlebell exercises for someone who's still got pretty weak arms? Thank you.

jimmmer

Hi! Can anyone recommend some Kettlebell exercises for someone who's still got pretty weak arms? Thank you.

The majority of the work should come from hip drive when using kbs.

You should learn how to do the KB swing first, in a manner that protects your lower back and full engages the hips and glutes. At the top of the swing you should be engaging your lats as well.

Kbs are a total body exercise. Look for stuff by pavel or Mike Mahler to see how it should be done. Avoid celeb trainers like that Jillian woman, or Bob Harper, they'll teach you bad form and get you hurt.....

dutchk

Hi! Can anyone recommend some Kettlebell exercises for someone who's still got pretty weak arms? Thank you.

The majority of the work should come from hip drive when using kbs.

You should learn how to do the KB swing first, in a manner that protects your lower back and full engages the hips and glutes. At the top of the swing you should be engaging your lats as well.

^^^ This. I don't have any experience yet but have been doing a bunch of research in preparation for the exercises Everything I've read that appears reputable provides the same advice. Here's a video that I came across that I believe demonstrates the concepts: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3382576

InsolentMint

The majority of the work should come from hip drive when using kbs.

You should learn how to do the KB swing first, in a manner that protects your lower back and full engages the hips and glutes. At the top of the swing you should be engaging your lats as well.

Kbs are a total body exercise. Look for stuff by pavel or Mike Mahler to see how it should be done. Avoid celeb trainers like that Jillian woman, or Bob Harper, they'll teach you bad form and get you hurt.....

Pavel or Mike Mahler, check, thanks so much!

lurcstet

Try this website.... www.myomytv.com

all you need to know about bells!

InsolentMint

^^^ This. I don't have any experience yet but have been doing a bunch of research in preparation for the exercises Everything I've read that appears reputable provides the same advice. Here's a video that I came across that I believe demonstrates the concepts: http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3382576

Try this website.... www.myomytv.com

all you need to know about bells!

Awesome, thanks for the links!

twestla70

Try this website.... www.myomytv.com

all you need to know about bells!

Marianne Kane is awesome! She is my hero! LOL! She has great form, and great ideas for shorter, high intensity workouts!