At any Russian Kettlebell Certification course the typical failure rate is 20-35%. One of the main reasons for failure is not being able to pass the kettlebell snatch test. The following snatch variation (which is popular in Russia) may just... [
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I'm somewhat confused about the proper position and/or movement for my knees when doing kettlebell Cleans and Snatches. I've been to YouTube.com and watched various Kettlebell clips but I just can't seem to find a definitive answer to proper knee... [
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There is more than one way to do a double kettlebell snatch. Mike Mahler's technique (Mike is a Senior Certified Kettlebell Instructor) is similar to that used by Olympic weightlifters. Mike extends his body and drives his elbows back in... [
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There is more to kettlebell workouts than just swings, snatches and military presses. If you want to try something that will work your entire body and kick your butt, try the kettlebell Turkish Get-Up. Caveat: Be VERY careful with this... [
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Over at Pavel Tsatsouline's Kettlebell blog, he states that kettlebell lifters are known for their rock hard abs. He says that you can go beyond the basic kettlebell lifts like swings, military presses, and front squats and try lesser known... [
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This article was written by Tom Barrett. I was pretty excited about the arrival of my 24 kg kettlebell. When I got home from work, there it was still in its cardboard wrapper waiting for me to start playing with... [
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I just got my 36 pound kettlebell today. I have to say the exercises were harder than I thought! The only problem I have is that when the darn thing swings around and whacks my forearm, it really kills. I... [
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I did the under-leg pass from the Russian Kettlebell Challenge video, the exercise where you bend over and pass the kettlebell through your legs in a figure 8 motion. My back was hurting after doing this. What should my stance... [
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I am getting frustrated by a seeming physical limitation in my left hand grip while swinging and jerking kettlebells. The third and fourth fingers of the left hand always give out before I do, and I have to stop before... [
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First wanted to let you know that "Power to the People" and "The Russian Kettlebell Challenge" are great. Now on to the question. Today I was trying out the one arm snatches at the gym for the first time (with... [
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My 16 kg kettlebell hits right below the heads of the ulna and radius, right on a hard, sinewy patch before the muscle takes over from the tendon. It sort of hurts for it to hit there with a straight... [
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I have the kettlebell video but not the book. I apologize if this point has already been raised, but should you squeeze the kettlebell handle as tightly as you'd squeeze a bar when lifting PTP style? I was really banging... [
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Does anyone have any tips or hints on performing a seated kettlebell snatch properly? Or is this something to avoid? Answers... [
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I'm sure many of you have already figured out a way to do kettle bell front squats, but here is how I've started doing them (I'm a KB newbie, 2 weeks w/ only the the lightest and heaviest kettle bell...... [
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I was taught that for Olympic two hands snatching one should: 1. Keep the wrist flexed (palm flexed towards the bottom of the forearm). 2. Keep the lats and triceps tight during the pull and explosion phase up to the... [
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I'm having difficulty with the two kettlebell overhead squat. I can do overhead squats all day long with a loaded barbell using a snatch grip (wide) or a jerk grip (little finger 1" inside the rings). The technique trick there... [
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Does the kettlebell move away from the body like the swing, or do you try to keep it close to the body? Click Here for Answer... [
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This may a dumb question, but are Kettlebell windmills performed slowly or explosively? Click Here for Answer... [
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Pavel, are you saying black tape is not any better than having a knurled grip? The knurled grip seemed to accelerate the cheese grating effect on hands. How thick are the grips on the kettlebells? What can be done to... [
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Recurring palm and callus tears have been a frustration for me. I won't use chalk as per Pavel's instruction and have never considered tape or gloves. I just had to do some kettlebell work this morning despite hand trauma, and... [
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My wife asked what it was I do with kettlebells. I offered to demonstrate, and showed her Swings, Snatches, the Clean & Jerk, Windmills, and Sidepress. I told her that Swings are a core movement, and suggested she give them... [
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Here is a visualization which really helps with the bent press: Imagine your torso is a spool rotating on an axis. The spool is connected to the two sides of the pelvis by the oblique "threads" which are wrapped around... [
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Pavel, I'm currently on a routine to improve my strength and conditioning. I am doing one arm kettlebell snatches 3X per week (Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday). I have homemade kettlebells that I made out of an old tricep bar. My... [
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As if kettlebells are not tough enough, try this addition: Place two cinder blocks long section on the ground a bit wider than shoulder width. Stand on top and go for it! It's very nasty. More information... [
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I found out today that I tore my ACL in my last fight, and that I will require surgery soon. Obviously I won't be doing any standing exercises for about 6-8 weeks. What kind of kettlebell exercises can I do... [
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How many reps do you recommend for snatches and clean and jerks with kettlebells? I have the video but you just say between 1-100. That's a big range. In the ads there are many comments about cleans and snatches for... [
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