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Kettlebells FAQ - Misc. Kettlebell Questions
- Kettlebells deliver fat loss, cardio gains:
Insix weeks of training with kettlebells as my primary exercise, I lost 1.5inches off my waist and stayed the same weight, so I lost fat and replaced itwith muscle. My resting heart rate went from 60 to 52. It had been stuck at 60for years regardless of whatever sort of cardio training I did.
- Muscles worked inkettlebell snatch?:
Could you please list the muscles that are workedby the kettlebell snatch? Is it truly a total body workout? I know that the backand shoulders are hit hard but do they work the arms and legs adequately?
- Series of questions for PAVEL and anyoneelse... Are kettlebells really that great???:
Can kettlebells really helpmy running, endurance, and lungs as much as real running? And what about mycalisthenics and strength?
- Woman'skettlebell experience:
I ordered Pavel's kettlebell book thebeginning of June. Since the 16kg KB would be too heavy, I made a homemade modelusing a canvas bag filled with soft ankle and wrist weights, duct taped itclosed and added a handle taken from an elastic band exerciser gizmo I neveruse.
- Check outkettlebells at Cbass.com:
Clarence Bass has added an article on kettlebellsat his excellent website
- Kettlebell fat loss stories:
I'dlove to hear all you comrades' stories of fat loss using KBs. How much you lost,how long it took, a brief mention of your routine, etc. And maybe how youpersonally feel high-rep KB routines comapre to other fat loss routines.
- FirstImpressions - Kettlebell conditioning kicks a$$!:
I received mykettlebell last week (16kg) and started with two arm swings for 10 reps then toone arm swings for 10 reps each. Already I was breathing hard. When I didsnatches (10 reps each arm) I was pretty whipped. I consider myself to be ingood condition.
- Kettlebelltotal workload? Rep schemes:
Is it safe to say that the totalworkload (total reps per workout) is the most important factor in a kettlebellworkout?
- Pavel:Kettlebell National Ranking - Working up to a heavier kettlebell:
Pavel,I was just curious, when you achieved your National Rank in kettlebells at whatbodyweight were you? Would a good way to work up to the workload of thecompetition be to duplicate the moves starting with the smallest kettlebell andmove up until you can use the largest, or just start with the largest andincrease reps?
- I *LOVE* mykettlebell, but...-Lower Back Pain:
I did a 2 week cycle of PTP andhad NO back problems, even though I suffer from chronic lower back pain (whichI've whined about here previously). I used what I believe to be very good form,holding my breath through the movement. The thing is I'm only up to about 215lbsmax on the DL, and I'm thinking that is an indication that my back may still betoo weak for ballistic kettlebell movements.
- Pavel, ballistickettlebell movements better for dynamicathletic movements than plyometrics?:
I was wondering if this studycould be applied to kettlebell movements vs plyometrics for developingspeed-strength (not strength-speed).
- Kettlebell book question - Worth getting even when using dumbbells?:
I'mjust wondering is it worth getting the kettlebell book as I will only be usingdumbbells.
- Firstkettlebell workout yesterday - First impressions:
I can see whypeople call these things "Evil"!! Just doing 20 swings left me quitebreathless. I did 25 minutes worth of various exercises, including the Militaryand Side Presses, as well as a windmill. At the end of the workout my chest washeaving for air like I couldn't believe.
- Kettlebellfor Mixed Martial Arts fighting:
What kettlebell exercise, reps, andfrequency are best for mixed martial arts fighting, considering strength andanaerobic endurance have to be trained, but soreness will hinder tech. training.
- Kettlebellcarryover for leg press/squat?:
Do high rep kettlebell snatchesbenefit high rep leg presses or squats? My fire department assesses fitness 2Xper year, including leg press for reps.
- Kettlebells= Endurance?:
IfI get kettlebells, will that take care of all the strength and endurance forsix-minute matches? Will I still have to run?
- Whichkettlebells to buy?:
Does Dragondoor offer 3 sizes of kettlebells forus to progress with or can anyone regardless of strength use all 3 sizes? Inother words, if I'm already pretty strong should I just get the 72 pounders orshould I get them all? Can a relatively strong person get something fromwhipping around a 32 pound kettlebell?
- Effectiveness ofkettlebell / dumbbell snatches and their effects on knees:
I've hadsome knee problems including a patella tendon relocation surgery to prevent kneedislocations (which I was prone to). Will the high-rep nature of this workout bebad for my knees?
- Lower body workwith kettlebells:
Does the Russian Kettlebell Challenge video orworkout account for enough of a lower body workout? If not, what should I add?
- Kettlebell video vs. book:
Willthe kettlebell book emphasize the history of kettlebell lifting, or will it givedetailed program outlines?
- Kettlebell question forPavel - Soreness and frequency:
In the Russian Kettlebell Challenge book, you say that "serious athletes can usekettlebells seven days a week. You'll get a lot less sore." Do you mean people who are already serious, full-time athletes whopractice kettlebells seven days a week will get less sore from their athletic activities? Or less sore thankettlebells will make them if used less frequently?
- Kettlebellhandles & other alternatives:
While real kettlebells are obviouslythe choice, is there any consensus which brand of kettlebell handles are bestfor comrades outside the U.S., or are under budgetary constraints?
- Kettlebellendurance - Application to other activities:
What results has anyonehad applying their kettlebell-won endurance to athletics and martial arts?Generally, it takes me about 6 weeks to begin to really feel the effect of a newtraining method, and I've only been at this for four. So...any comments outthere about wiping out the competition?
- Usingdumbbells instead of kettlebells:
I don't have the space or the $$$right now to purchase kettlebells. However, can the workout be modified toincorporate dumbbells instead?
- Whatsize kettlebells should I purchase after the first one?:
How wouldthe comrades suggest one sequence kettlebell purchases, assuming you start witha 16Kg kettlebell? In other words, start with a 16, then buy a second 16, then a24, then a second 24? Or do the comrades think it best to start with a 16, thenget a 24, then a second sixteen...just trying to see the best progressionpattern. Any thoughts?
- Kettlebell question for Pavel regarding youth training:
Islifting the 1 pood safe, I mean, will it stunt my growth or not? I really likelifting it, but I don't want to ruin my growth.
- Chopping wood vs.kettlebells:
I have read several different places about the benefitsof wood chopping as an exercise. Lots of top boxers (De la Hoya and Foreman toname a couple) use wood chopping as a major part of their conditioning routine.How do high rep kettlebell snatches compare to chopping wood?
- Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy andkettlebells:
In Power to the People it is stated that high reptraining leads to 'fake' muscle growth: why doesn't high rep training w/kettlebells lead to this problem?
- Aerobics vskettlebell for fat loss:
Which is the single exercise most efficientfor losing "belly fat"? Kettlebells or barbell or anything else insteadof running, cycling and so on?
- Kettlebell arrived, some thoughts...:
Asper Pavel's advice, I eased into kettlebell work: 2X10 two hand swings, 2X10 onehand swings on each side, 2X6 cleans on each side, 2X4 bent press each side,along with ladders of chins and pistols. Plenty of rest between sets, but evenso my heart rate was up, and I have all the more respect for those comrades whomanhandle heavy bells. I very much intend to join them. It felt very differentfrom other exercises I've done.
- Kettlebellsvs dumbbells?:
I would like to know what makes kettlebell traininganymore effective then with dumbbells? Like what are some of the extra benefitsthat I wouldn't get from using dumbbells?
- Beginningkettlebells - May I use adumbbell?:
I believe I read that beginners do not need to start witha kettlebell, rather just a dumbbell. Is this true or should I order thekettlebell immediately. I am not in a particular hurry since Power to the People,the Pavelizer and Beyond Stretching have me sufficiently occupied.
- Kettlebell sets and reps:
Ihave watched the kettlebell challenge several times. I don't quite understandabout the reps and sets. I'm looking to build explosive power,
strength, and muscular endurance without bulking up.
- Reps forkettlebellsnatches and cleans:
How many reps do you recommend for snatches andclean and jerks with kettlebells? I have the video but you just say between 1and 100. That's a big range...
- Dumbbells forkettlebell training? Differences ineffectiveness?:
Can dumbbells be used for the Kettlebell challenge without any loss of effectivenessor other benefit?
- Relax Into Stretch, Russian Kettlebell Challenge review:
Forthose pondering whether or not to buy these products, here are my impressionsafter going through them. [Note: The Russian Kettlebell Challenge has beenreleased on DVD since this review was posted]
- Are twokettlebells required?:
Do some of the kettlebell exercises requiretwo (2) kettlebells of the same weight?
- Regardingkettlebells and explosiveness in athletic events:
In regards todeveloping explosiveness for athletics, specifically hip explosiveness andhigher vertical jump, will the kettlebell exercises assist in these exercises?
- Hypertrophy effects fromkettlebell training:
I am wondering what, if any, sort hypertrophyeffects I can expect from such a program.
- Kettlebell effectiveness forfootball, wrestling, etc.:
In your ad for the kettlebell training youstated that this is a great way to train for football, and other combat sports.How is it better than regular power cleans, deadlifts, squats and presses. Thisis what the majority feel is the best way of working the athlete to a maximumattempt in these lifts, thus overall strength gained. Help me understand howlight weight kettlebells are as effective?
- Kettlebells vs aerobics:
I'dmuch rather do kettlebell workouts than aerobics, but I've read that circuitweight training is much less effective in improving cardiovascular health thanactivities like running, etc. I've never quite understood why that would be, butwhat's your opinion?
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