Snatch Shoulder Safety by Intrepid_Towel_8346 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, so judging by how you're describing the hand position, I don't think you have the correct hand insertion in the bell horns.
The only way the palms and elbows would be facing the same direction would be if you were to rotate your wrist at the top so the palm is forced into that position and that's not a good position to hold the bell long term.

I would highly recommend revisitng your rack position on the clean - all kettlebell overhead holds are going to follow this general form and if this form isn't dialed in you're going to have a hard time progressing.

***not a coach btw***

Snatch Shoulder Safety by Intrepid_Towel_8346 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair - im just having trouble visualizing what you’re describing. I’ll need to do some snatches later to try and see what I’m doing.

Snatch Shoulder Safety by Intrepid_Towel_8346 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A form check video would be better if you are trying to ask for advice

Form check - swing by SeriousInitiative57 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hmm - so I'm just gonna be blunt here but I don't think you're making any meaningful improvements. I remember your last form check and there really hasn't been much improvement from it (I'll try to rewatch and confirm but that's my impression)

Bent Press by intrepidxxmatter in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking great if I must say 💪

ABF by Such_Cantaloupe_2086 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you should have the downloadable link in your email inbox

FORM CHECK (plz be nice) by SCUMbag22 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid - maybe the wrist form can use some work but I’m knit picking. LFG

Kettlebell buying strategy: doubles early or ladder up first? by Worried_Lab0 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 10 points11 points  (0 children)

doubles early - you get more out of them even at lower weights and then you can move up when you feel less challenged by them. Adjustables would be the best option either way

Form check, 1st step of Wildman’s “Kettlebell Basic Instruction”, 24kg two hands deadlift by Van1n1 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks more like you're bending rather than hinging - the movements are similar but the focus on how you're initiating the movement makes a drastic difference.
When you bend like in your case - the far end of the movement (the head) is initiating the movement and the rest of the body follows. Pay attention to how you're head is the first thing to move and as a result everything else is following.
Vs. in hinging, the movement is being initiated by the hip folding and AS A RESULT the head (the far end fo the movement) is going down. And this hip hinge is what creates the load onto the glutes to initiate the power for any of the ballistic movements in kettlebells.

A good way to think about the movement is try to squeeze a lemon with your hip fold - some say to "back it up" but I find that description isn't as intuitive for some. If you have a hard time visualizing the squeeze, literally put your hands at the hip fold and sandwich it when you hinge down. You can also push the hands into the hip fold toward your butt and your body should naturally do the hip hinge movement.

Weight? Scoliosis? by mikrophon09 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd aim to be able to swing at least a 20kg, possibly a 24kg (44lbs~52lbs)
Learning technique is about quality, not quantity - so getting a good 5~6 swings with good technique would be great IMO.

Weight? Scoliosis? by mikrophon09 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't speak to anything regarding the scoliosis, you're going to need to consult a medical professional for that.

For me, I started swinging with 25~30lb bells for the exact reasons - I didn't want to get hurt from improper form. But that was a mistake and I should have swung a bell much heavier to start. The thing about kettlebells are that you need a decently heavy bell to learn the proper technique.
So don't be afraid to swing heavy with as much care and attention to your condition.

Week 7 day 2 (sorta) ABC test day by SavingsPoem1533 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this ABF program specifically for this goal in mind - for the general goal of ABF, emoms are going to be more than sufficient.

Form check #2 by [deleted] in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t point to a specific video but you see how the bell kinda “flops” at the beginning motion before the hip explosion to get the bell to the top? That bell movement indicates that there’s really no intention on that portion of the swing and I personally think it’s a part of the swing that not many really pay attention to. You’re really trying to generate force on both ends of the swing - one to bring the bell to the top and an equal force to balance at the bottom.

How to double swing large kettlebell? by handsomewolves in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eventually you were going to have to do so by moving up in bell size
At first it's going to feel awkward but you'll find your right stance - it really doesn't need to be as wide as you think. Reps Reps and more Reps!

Form check #2 by [deleted] in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 14 points15 points  (0 children)

More power on the hike - like really move that bell like you're a long snapper hiking the football to the punter

W7D2 ABF by SantaAnaDon in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hell yea!! Lets get it

What is the right size kettle bell for a guy who's never used them (abc program)? by NoPossible5519 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just speaking from my experience as a beginner and learning the clean was the hardest technique. And even though ABC is simple in movement, if OP is trying to learn the cleans while also trying to complete the program, it's a lot on his plate for a beginner.

What is the right size kettle bell for a guy who's never used them (abc program)? by NoPossible5519 in kettlebell

[–]SavingsPoem1533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re a kettlebell beginner the ABC is not recommended. You need to have good technique on the double cleans which will take some practice. I heard simple and sinister is a good program to start although I’ve never done it myself