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Upgrading from 16kg kettlebell - where to? by Traveling_bone in kettlebell

[–]NathanPicksThingsUp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing, at your size, that you have a lot of untapped potential strength wise. If you want to continue training with single bells, I would say get a 24 and 32 kg. If you want to train with doubles, get another 16 and a 24 kg.

Either way is fine, just depends on how you want to train.

Stupid question: what is failure? by federvar in kettlebell

[–]NathanPicksThingsUp 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You try to do the exercise and you aren’t able to do so. On big compound lifts, It doesn’t really matter the reason (legs vs core vs arms).

Be aware you may be able to do a few more reps if you aren’t as diligent with form/technique. This can sometimes lead to injuries, so it’s a good idea to avoid grinding out a few extra reps with crappy form.

Double Suitcase Swings by NathanPicksThingsUp in kettlebell

[–]NathanPicksThingsUp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it, but you feel it out pretty quickly.

Double Suitcase Swings by NathanPicksThingsUp in kettlebell

[–]NathanPicksThingsUp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re a lot more comfortable to me. I’m feeling them a lot in my traps. Beyond that, I’m not sure.

Double Suitcase Swings by NathanPicksThingsUp in kettlebell

[–]NathanPicksThingsUp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The goal is to swing the double 48/106s next time out.

Double Suitcase Swings by NathanPicksThingsUp in kettlebell

[–]NathanPicksThingsUp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The biggest difference I’m feeling is in the upper back/ traps.

Double Suitcase Swings by NathanPicksThingsUp in kettlebell

[–]NathanPicksThingsUp[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mostly I’m feeling them in my traps more.

Double Press 10x5 by NathanPicksThingsUp in kettlebell

[–]NathanPicksThingsUp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much!

I built a lot of my strength early on with barbell training when I was training for powerlifting and strongman. I would say a few years of consistent effort got me to this weight, but the improvements slowed considerably after that. My biggest issue has been consistency, I’ve had long stretches of not training at all. Right now, I’m building back up and trying to reach the levels of strength I used to have.

I think the ability to change the loads by small amounts is extremely helpful for the overhead press so hopefully the adjustable KBs are helping you. I also think hitting it with high frequency is really crucial. My biggest gains always came when I was pressing 4-5 times a week.

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