This kettlebell workout!

yirara
yirara Posts: 10,009 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
It still exists... I haven't done it in ages. I only managed one round, and only 8 turkish getups in total. Didn't want to drop the kettlebell on my head. First time I did this I started with 4kg for the Turkish getups. I only have an 8 and 12kg one now. Did 12 situps with kettlebell at the end. I'm dripping with sweat!

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  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    So...what's the workout?
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,009 Member
    oops... and now I can't edit this anymore...
    https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/full-length-kettlebell-workout-video-high-intensity-total-body-routine

    Also looking for others with more variation :)
  • julie_broadhead
    julie_broadhead Posts: 347 Member
    Here are some different ideas:
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VFUerQhClng
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLFA865D4B68D0588B&v=qR0zbXtTdMk

    The second video is part of a program you can find here:http://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/3-strength-conditioning-workouts-for-kettlebells

    If you are just looking for more workouts, sign up with Kettlebell kings and they will send you one free workout per week.
    https://www.kettlebellkings.com/kettlebell-kings-community/

    8 reps total is actually pretty good for Turkish Get Ups. You may be able to do more alternating sides each time. One thing the guy in the video doesn't talk about is keeping your shoulder engaged throughout the get up. Make sure your shoulder is in the socket through the entire movement. This video also teaches the swing as a squat type motion when the power for you swing is supposed to come from a hip hinge. Here is a vid that talks about this specifically:
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uxQTJNup11I
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,009 Member
    Thanks a lot! I'll have a look through the links once I'm home from work. In about 8 hours :D

    yes, I know about the right techniques for TGUs, swings and all the others. I use videos for inspiration, but look up how to do an exercise properly before actually doing it. There's just so much that can do wrong with a dynamic weight. The first get-up after a long break was a bit difficult though. I felt as if I had too many arms and legs to control :D but the second round was back to normal.
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,992 Member
    Impressive!! My husband does these. We love Pavel's books (not assuming you follow his routines.) I do some of the others. TGUs for me...... :# .
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,009 Member
    Bluetail6 wrote: »
    Impressive!! My husband does these. We love Pavel's books (not assuming you follow his routines.) I do some of the others. TGUs for me...... :# .

    Pavel? I don't have any books and would not use them anyway. I usually look up workout routines online, write them into my workout book, and do some reading on new moved before I get going.
  • alexshir
    alexshir Posts: 19 Member
    Tracy Reifkind on youtube has lots of workouts.
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,009 Member
    Thanks a lot, I'll have a look!

    Ok, did this workout again for one round, but with 4, 3, 2, 1 turkish getups each side, 12 kettlebell situps at the end, and a few snatch and press attempts with a 12kg bell. Took me 30 minutes for just one round. This guy clearly is much faster :D

    So looks like I'm able to do the TGU again. I wasn't really successful with the 12kg snatch and press at the end. But they are certainly too easy with my 8kg bell. Bit in doubt whether I should get one in 10kg. They aren't really cheap *is in doubt*
  • julie_broadhead
    julie_broadhead Posts: 347 Member
    yirara wrote: »
    Thanks a lot, I'll have a look!

    Ok, did this workout again for one round, but with 4, 3, 2, 1 turkish getups each side, 12 kettlebell situps at the end, and a few snatch and press attempts with a 12kg bell. Took me 30 minutes for just one round. This guy clearly is much faster :D

    So looks like I'm able to do the TGU again. I wasn't really successful with the 12kg snatch and press at the end. But they are certainly too easy with my 8kg bell. Bit in doubt whether I should get one in 10kg. They aren't really cheap *is in doubt*

    What's going wrong with your clean and press?
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,009 Member
    Jtalaskamom wrote: »
    yirara wrote: »
    Thanks a lot, I'll have a look!

    Ok, did this workout again for one round, but with 4, 3, 2, 1 turkish getups each side, 12 kettlebell situps at the end, and a few snatch and press attempts with a 12kg bell. Took me 30 minutes for just one round. This guy clearly is much faster :D

    So looks like I'm able to do the TGU again. I wasn't really successful with the 12kg snatch and press at the end. But they are certainly too easy with my 8kg bell. Bit in doubt whether I should get one in 10kg. They aren't really cheap *is in doubt*

    What's going wrong with your clean and press?

    I can clean them with lots of body support but not press. My arms are very weak even though I have very visible muscles there. I have some undiagnosed medical issues, and weak arm muscles especially anything overhead is one of the issues. I'll try again next time. And if I still can't do a single press then I probably should be looking at a 10kg bell
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,009 Member
    Without any previous exercising I can just about do one clean and press with the 12kg kettlebell I just found out (I just got up) but not more. I can continue cleaning the bell, but have no strength left to press it up. Reminds me of some overhead press issues I had when I still had access to a gym. My Stronglifts app still has all the data: very slow increase to about 17kg and then stuck there until I added 100gr bags of rice to the bar as all disks were too heavy for me. Managed to get to about 18kg with that.
  • fjmartini
    fjmartini Posts: 1,149 Member
    I just did 3 sets of swings/goblet squats/ Turkish get ups as giant set with 2 minute rest. Reps 15/10/5 each side. Killed me
  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,009 Member
    Well done! I tried clean and press with the 12kg bell today and did manage 12 on each side. Though form wasn't not quite there yet, and I needed to catch my breath after each. Plus I will have bruises on my lower arms tomorrow :D

    I also got enthusiastic and tried a TGU with it. Ehm.. nope. Not a good idea. If I can't control the bell it might fall onto me. And then I have a serious problem. Better get stronger first.
  • julie_broadhead
    julie_broadhead Posts: 347 Member
    yirara wrote: »
    Well done! I tried clean and press with the 12kg bell today and did manage 12 on each side. Though form wasn't not quite there yet, and I needed to catch my breath after each. Plus I will have bruises on my lower arms tomorrow :D

    I also got enthusiastic and tried a TGU with it. Ehm.. nope. Not a good idea. If I can't control the bell it might fall onto me. And then I have a serious problem. Better get stronger first.

    Nice! Try lying floor presses first, then TGU sit ups, then the TGU. 12 reps per side of clean and press with 12K is no joke! Nice work!

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