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Breathing
KETTLEBELLS
As a general rule of thumb when the kettlebell is coming towards you breathe in,
when going away breath out. Of course there will be exceptions to this but for the
most part just remember it.
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Starting/ready position
Place the kettlebell/s so that they are slightly in front of the feet. Sit back with your hips, like you are sitting down onto a chair. Keep your eyes forward at
all times. Keep a nice tight arch in the back.
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Kettlebell Swings
From the start position swing the kettlebell/s back between the legs, then explode
from the legs/hips (like vert. jump) transferring the energy/power into the kettlebell/s.
The height of the swing will depend on how much force you transfer to it. Once it
reaches the top of the arc, sit your hips back with the kettlebell and repeat the
movement. If doing the one arm version, rotate your hand internally at the bottom
of the movement.
Two hand Single kettlebell
Double kettlebell
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Kettlebell Cleans
From the start position swing the kettlebell/s back between the legs (loading the
posterior chain), then explode from the legs/hips (like vert. jump) transferring
the energy/power into the kettlebell/s. The arc will be a lot tighter than the swing
(Keep your elbow/s glued to your side). Don’t let the kettlebell/s come up and over the hand, punch the handle so the bell comes around to the wrist. Sit back with
the hips to initiate the movement. If doing the one arm version, turn your thumb
in at the bottom of the movement.
Do not let the bell dominate you. Be aggressive. The clean will set you up for a
lot of exercises so it is important to have a crisp clean.
Single kettlebell
Double kettlebell
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Kettlebell Millitary Press
Clean the kettlebell. Without loosing tension and keeping the legs locked, press
the kettlebell overhead. Your body should be in a straight line and the shoulder
sucked down into the socket. Pull the kettlebell back to the racked position. You
can either re-clean the kettlebell (long cycle) or press again from the racked position.
Single kettlebell
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Kettlebell Push Press
Single kettlebell
Double kettlebell
Clean the kettlebell/s. Bend the knees slightly and use them to help you push the
weight overhead. The movement is primarily the same as the military press.
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Racked Squat
Single kettlebell
Double kettlebell
Clean the kettlebell/s. Your feet should be roughly shoulder width apart and turned
slightly out. Keep your eyes forward and sit back with your hips like you are sitting
onto a chair. You should feel the weight and a strong contact through the heels.
Only go as far as your flexibility allows. Squeeze your glutes and drive through
the feet when rising up. Keep your knees tracking the toes.
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Walks
Overhead
Racked
An excellent way to build endurance in the shoulders is to do walks. Get a kettlebell/s
in the position (overhead, racked or farmers) and simply go for a walk. The farmers
walk is also great for the grip. You can do them for time or distance.

Farmers
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Halo
Get the kettlebell into the bottom up position in front of your eyes. In one smooth
motion make a circle around the head. This is a great shoulder mobility exercise.
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Double kettlebell Lunge
Get two kettlebells overhead. (Shown here from the clean position and pressed) Step
forward into a lunge as far as your flexibility and balance allow. Push through
the front foot to raise yourself back up. Repeat with other side. Master it with
one kettlebell before attempting with two.
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Double Sumo deads
Stand in a very wide stance. Sit back and keep your torso upright. Push through
heels when coming up.
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