Cleans & Snatches
March 25, 2009 by christine
Filed under Kettlebell Tips
STAY LOOSE THROUGH YOU ARMS! Kettlebell cleans and snatches are NOT curls: the arms barely pass the force generated by the hips. Should your arms tense up, especially on the downswing, you are asking to tweak your elbows.
Stay Tight Through Your Waist!
March 24, 2009 by christine
Filed under Kettlebell Tips
Maintain a tight muscle corset around your waist to protect your back. The abdomen should neither suck in nor protrude. Imagine bracing yourself for a punch!
Benefits of Kettlebell Training
March 23, 2009 by christine
Filed under Kettlebell Tips
* Easy on high-mileage knees. * Strengthen the legs and hips without overdeveloping them. * Builds strong backs. * Dramatically reduce the odds of back injuries. * Forge a vice grip. * Develop championship conditioning and burn fat without the dishonor of aerobics. * Muscular, flexible, and resilient shoulders. * The conditioning of a world-class [...]
Eight Kettlebell Safety Tips
March 23, 2009 by christine
Filed under Kettlebell Tips
1. Check with doctors before you start training. 2. Always be aware of your surroundings. 3. Wear authorized shoes. 4. Never contest for space with a kettlebell. 5. Practice all safety measures at all times. 6. Keep moving once your heart rate is high. 7. Building up the training load gradually using common sense, and [...]
