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Simple Workout Log, it's lightweight, fluff free, and it can export all data as .csv which I import to excel for the overviews, graphs, totals and other stuff.

I have posted the same text many times.

I have had this in my forearm as well. This is a tendon issue. You can treat this now using a TheraBand. This might give immediate relief or take a few days but this is the solution to your problem. I have written about this in previous post. If it was just your muscles then give it a day and they would recover. Tendons are different and they need to get adapted over time for training. It sounds like you have already stressed them and this can come from doing other grip workouts especially pull ups. Every person who uses kettlebells could benefit from this.

Rest will help but probably won’t cure it. Especially if you try to push through it for a while. A few years ago it got so bad I had to stop all training involving grip. Everything minus running. I had to find a cure on my own. A Dr. is going to recommend rest but we can’t just stop life. I found TheraBand https://www.theraband.com/products/recovery/theraband-flexbar-resistance-bar.html Every lifter especially KB lifters need these. Use these to fix current pain. Follow their suggestions and give it time. You don’t want to start with their biggest one I have several and use the green one mostly. It cured my golfers elbow. Now I do very high sets of snatching with no issues. I still use these as preventative medicine for my forearm. They feel good a few hours after workouts.

Also, every kettlebell lifter needs this forearm massager.

Armaid® Foam Massage Tool with White Roller | Myofascial Release Tool | Trigger Point Therapy for Repetitive Strain in Forearm and Upper Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KL4QSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7KRVQZ8351KYQEG1WKXT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

As far as prevention on lifts you have to be aware of your wrist not being locked out straight. You have to keep them straight to protect the tendons. Never move up in reps and weight until you have your form solid. It all comes in time.

Go a little lighter maybe.
Also, check out this pic. http://www.fitocracy.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/et_temp/5103314145_9d4ac20a89_o-3249937_640x320.jpg
You don't have to tuck you fingers in like in the pic, but the placement of the hand in the corner of the bell is key. Keep the handle right in the meaty part between the thumb and index finger. It makes the bell feel like it's part of your arm. Hope that helps.

The kettlebell should pass above the knees on the way down. The easiest way to do this is by almost letting the KB hit you on the way down. Then hinge at the hips.

Did you read Simple & Sinister book?

https://www.amazon.com/Kettlebell-Simple-Sinister-Revised-Updated/dp/0989892433/ref=nodl_

I find kettlebells to be slightly tougher on my hands than barbells were, especially cleans. I've been using an electric callus grinder to keep calluses smooth and thin, which seems to help avoid tears.

Dip belts work well with kettlebells. I'm not 100% certain how the one in your link holds weight, this amazon listing is a more conventional design, and one photo even features a kettlebell. I think the one in your link is probably basically the same. I think the wide part wraps around the entire body, and the kettlebell would hang from the narrower nylon strap. Most have chain instead of nylon, but the round handle of a kettlebell would fray the nylon less than the squarish edge of a weight plate.

Alright, got some things together. This is just a beginning. Something like https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dKIy1sYodj4c-L3hbfu8Y2q6wDk0hx4d-Arqw1mIpto/edit

Please critique, what else should be on there, what should I take away?

Surprisingly the thing that helped me the most with my tennis and golfers elbow issues, was extensor work. Wrist extensor and finger extensor work.

Something to do with an imbalance between the flexors and the extensors of the forearm muscles. All pulling exercises, single arm kettlebell swings, involve gripping something aka using our flexors. Think of all the volume we put our flexors through and yet we do nothing about the extensors. So we’re left with a huge imbalance which becomes the weakest link and hence the point of failure once we go heavy or increase the volume of our pulling exercises.

Example of Finger Extensor: WFFIT Finger Exercise Finger Grip Finger Stretcher， Resistance Bands Hand Extensor Exerciser Elastic，Finger Grip Trainer for Relieve Joint Pain, Rehabilitation,Relaxation Grips Workout https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z8N7JDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DWAVKNVJR2VNQBCSEHAF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I use this strong app Here Its good because you can track your previous records and keep track of the volume lifted (weight *reps). If you train with 2 different weights then you should follow the volume not just the reps.

They aren't the same as competition kettle bells per se, but if you are looking for cheap, solid kettlebells, I've had good luck with the cap enamel coated bells from amazon.

They come in lbs rather than kg, but 35# is $43, 50# is $78, and 70# is $102. All with free prime shipping. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003J9PT82/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_NvJVwb5Y6DSS8

Rallyfitness has free shipping on the west coast. $78 for a 24kg bell

Rep Fitness charges $55 plus shipping so roughly $80.

Any reason not to get a comp bell? This one by rage fitness is $99 with free shipping on Amazon.

I have seen some handles that attach to dumbells to make a kettlebell. No clue how well they work. Kettlegryp on Amazon

I'm not going to pretend they're anywhere as nice as some of the other options in this thread, but I've been using the AmazonBasics mats in a condo and they've been totally fine, easy to store, and obviously cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Exercise-Foam-Interlocking-Tiles/dp/B0719B8HQZ/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1543340409&sr=1-4&keywords=amazon+basics+mat

As a rock climber and kettlebeller both metolius and bison block work well. I personally use Frank Endo which is the same stuff but cheaper

Frank Endo Block Gym Chalk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0056D5UBA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qF1fFbPBBG0MN

There is a hipster chalk company called FrictionLabs, good peeps, pretty expensive chalk for kettlebells alone IMO

This may be overkill for what you need, but I use FitNotes to track my lifts. There are many apps like it, but it has everything I need. I have also grown accustomed to it, so no reason to switch :p

I have not used it but, I googled briefly and found this:

Virtual Trainer Kettlebell (google play store link)

I posted this a while back and have been slowly (real slowly) working on it. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dKIy1sYodj4c-L3hbfu8Y2q6wDk0hx4d-Arqw1mIpto/edit It should be public. What I am looking for is 1. does this contain the information you all want. 2. Help with writing this thing up. 3. Suggestions on making this better.

this is with some editing a brief beginning: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10T7sO4Sdo2vMx44Y9ZUo4HLGN3ULsgTscPOqBtyjZvY/edit

I've got these:

https://www.amazon.com/Stalwart-Interlocking-Flooring-Exercising-Playroom/dp/B01DAOSLVM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Stalwart+Foam+Mat+Floor+Tiles&qid=1622948295&sr=8-1

I'm in a manufactured home, and a dropped kettlebell would go through the floor, ground, and straight to the center of the earth. Outside is a mixture of dirt, rocks, weeds, grass, and rodent droppings, so I set the blocks up and tear them down when I workout. The blocks store behind the kettlebells quite nicely the rest of the time.

If you have THIS brand bell then maybe you can just unscrew that rubber pad? Funny enough, in the early going of my KB training I was really smashing my forearms (esp my left side) and considered DIY'ing my own wrist guards out of compression sleeves and my kid's EVA foam safety pads, haha. I ended up getting These instead. Best investment I've made next to KBs.

I like Summer Huntington too, I haven't checked out her paid programs and haven't really come across someone who has so as to know a little more before investing. Apparently Mark Wildman will be a tutor in her next version of programs.

Completely in agreement on the maces part, in fact there is a huge difference between wooden clubs and steel clubs, the compactness makes it a different beast.

Since you mentioned Heroic Sport and South India I thought I will mention this book. It is poorly translated and has a lot of woo-woo but there is some useful exercises in there which I haven't seen elsewhere.

That's very simply described! I deleted my reply where I went full Pavel and described this in a way too complex way.

I just want to recommend purchasing the book, and this way, honor the author. The program also includes snatches, pullups, swings, and variety days - so I truly recommend investing a couple of dollars and grab the ebook of Enter The Kettlebell!.

I have had this in my forearm as well. This is a tendon issue. You can treat this now using a TheraBand. This might give immediate relief or take a few days but this is the solution to your problem. I have written about this in previous post. If it was just your muscles then give it a day and they would recover. Tendons are different and they need to get adapted over time for training. It sounds like you have already stressed them and this can come from doing other grip workouts especially pull ups. Every person who uses kettlebells could benefit from this.

Rest will help but probably won’t cure it. Especially if you try to push through it for a while. A few years ago it got so bad I had to stop all training involving grip. Everything minus running. I had to find a cure on my own. A Dr. is going to recommend rest but we can’t just stop life. I found TheraBand https://www.theraband.com/products/recovery/theraband-flexbar-resistance-bar.html Every lifter especially KB lifters need these. Use these to fix current pain. Follow their suggestions and give it time. You don’t want to start with their biggest one I have several and use the green one mostly. It cured my golfers elbow. Now I do very high sets of snatching with no issues. I still use these as preventative medicine for my forearm. They feel good a few hours after workouts.

Also, every kettlebell lifter needs this forearm massager.

Armaid® Foam Massage Tool with White Roller | Myofascial Release Tool | Trigger Point Therapy for Repetitive Strain in Forearm and Upper Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KL4QSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7KRVQZ8351KYQEG1WKXT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

As far as prevention on lifts you have to be aware of your wrist not being locked out straight. You have to keep them straight to protect the tendons. Never move up in reps and weight until you have your form solid. It all comes in time.

Hi everyone.

The UK is currently locked down and it is very difficult to get hold of kettlebells. Back in November I managed to buy a 16kg one and can now do 5 TGUs in a row per side (I could barely do a 5kg dumbbell when I began) with relative ease. I can also complete single arm swings in a 15+15 round (60 reps total) for multiple sets.

I'm currently looking at getting hold of a 24kg but they're proving very hard to get hold of (anything under 28kg is sold out). My questions is, would a jump up to 28kg be too great?

24kg - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01C9XLBSK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2BOTY0Z929MB&th=1

or the 28kg? - https://www.bestgymequipment.co.uk/products/myo-strength-competition-kettlebell?variant=16828166471751

Thanks

>Gym mats

"constantly shift & don't stay together." those definitely describe my buddies mats over mine.

couldn't recommend these more. i move these between my basement(winter) and garage (summer). love them!

I was searching amazon today and they had the Rep KBs that looked good and got high reviews. I also have prime so free shipping.

This guy puts them just below Kettlebell Kings but above Rogue and here is the amazon link the pricing looks decent.

Like the simple and sinister layout. Be able to let me track 10x10 Kettlebell Swings whether one arm or two arm , and keep track of the TGU and when to progress. Again I'm very new at this but it would be helpful to just follow the program layout from Pavels Simple and Sinster Book and apply it to an app. ALSO a timer for each set of kettlebell swings or for each TGU would help. I was thinking something similar to https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stronglifts.app Which is Stronglifts 5x5 app.

Also a progression template would be beneficial to help us know when to move up in weight, and a notes section after each workout to let us reflect on what we need to improve on.

Just some things i thought of, could be more but I just don't remember

My tip is to pick up some puzzle mats to lay down so you don’t fuck up your floor like I did.

I’ll leave the form tips to the more experienced. 😉

Since you mentioned that you've been working out shoeless, I recommend Saucony's ultra thin-soled Bullet shoes. Cheap, durable and super comfy.

https://www.amazon.com/Saucony-Originals-Bullet-Classic-Sneaker/dp/B00307RY7M/ref=pd_sim_309_1/130-5752871-9307821?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00307RYEU&pd_rd_r=dfb87416-92b2-472b-9a90-ec981b52a0b4&pd_rd_w=J6yZc&pd_rd_wg=Y2FMY&pf_r...

For strenuous outdoor workouts in moderately cold weather, I like drawstring hospital scrub pants. They offer full mobility and, in my experience, just enough insulation to do the trick. If it's below freezing, I'll wear midweight sweats or thin softshell pants.

My home office doubles as my workout area and I like to keep it as clean as possible. I just discovered liquid chalk and this has worked wonderfully for me. I use it for my pull up bar and swings with my heavier bells. Same effect as block chalk, less mess afterward. Just another option for you: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LONIIUA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I got a 35-pounder that was actually available on Amazon believe it or not. I plan to start small with the routine listed in the sidebar. I'm mostly a runner/biker but as a result I have basically no upper body and I'm pretty excited to get started. A little nervous, but I think after a session or two I'll get the hang of it. Thanks again for the inspiration Tim! Seeing you have so much fun with it is what encouraged me to get over the nerves and pull the trigger.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089YXWNZ1/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BdJyFbFS23XRH

>any suggestions of files/etc to use on my hands?

My wife has an electric pedicure callus remover that I actually use more than her as I use it almost 3-6 times a week. It's a very simple one with only two power settings. I keep it on my sink, next to some lotion, so as soon as I take a shower at the end of the night, I use the shaver (about 15ish seconds for each hand or 5ish seconds for each callus), apply lotion, and head to bed.

This is not the one I got (nor have I researched this individual one), I just pulled something from Amazon in case you don't know what I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081H56F2T/

How about Kettlebell by Fitify? Range of exercises, technique videos, customisable workouts. I have the Android version. Not sure if it's on iOS. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitifyapps.kettlebell

Hello, is this kettlebell any good or should I just go for the amazon basics one ?

budget is around 50 euros so I was wondering whether that was a good deal or not.

Right on! Way to keep lifting while nursing a recovery. Its a delicate challenge.

Check out these flossing straps and find out a video on em (wrap it tightly around forearm and tricep) and do different extension/flexes. It really helps loosen tight knots in the triceps and forearms.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SA7VG8A/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o05\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, squat university wrote an article on elbow inflammation (tldr: do kneeling windmills to strengthen shoulders and reduce strain on elbow).

Look into these flossing straps and check out a video on it (wrap it tightly around forearm and tricep) and do different extension/flexes.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SA7VG8A/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_asin\_title\_o05\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, squat university wrote an article on elbow inflammation (tldr: do kneeling windmills to strengthen shoulders and reduce strain on elbow).

For Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evgeniysharafan.tabatatimer&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1

For iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tabata-timer-interval-timer/id1255964203

I love this app. You can set up your own intervals.

It allows music to play in the background.

And it will speak to you. Tell you when to work and when to rest.

I tried everything I could think of, in the end I just embraced the callous. I know exactly what you mean about the flesh around the callous getting ripped up. I don't have an answer for you, periodically I still tear the skin around the callous, sometimes the callous gets torn, but it is few and far between. It took at least a year to get to this point, but it does happen over time.

What I do now, if I tear the skin or callous, I have those two finger gymnastic hand grips that I wear to continue to be able to work out. Cheap, comfortable, allows me to still workout with torn skin.

Mac

https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Loss-Happens-Monday-Habit-Based-ebook/dp/B00PKPTRWM

Josh Hillis & Dan John. Covers Diet and exercise programs centered around kettlebells, some body weight stuff, and even a little bit of barbell (if desired)

this kind of thing

I use these and they work pretty well: https://www.amazon.com/THEFITGUY-Kettlebell-Adjustable-Padding-Cushioning/dp/B08B3NW9X1?ref_=ast_sto_dp

My forearms have become a little more desensitized so I do some lighter work without them from time to time but it’s taken forever and still pretty miserable above 24kg or so. Maybe one day I’ll be as cool as most everyone else who can just start swinging and pressing with nothing on but I’d rather just keep training as hard as I can until then.

There’s a ton of great informational resources at breaking muscle and kettlebellkings. Read Enter the Kettlebell.

Do Program Minimum and/or Simple and Sinister.

https://www.amazon.com/Stretcher-Resistance-Arthritis-Post-Surgery-Exerciser/dp/B07WGZ1JH5/ref=sr_1_4?crid=CJGOWQTKAA0B&keywords=finger+elastic+band&qid=1660081343&sprefix=finger+elastic+band%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-4

They look like that. But the holes are always too small for my fingers so I flip them inside out and just use them like regular elastic bands (so holes are on the outside of the circumference and my fingers don't go in them).

Here's the book for S&S: Kettlebell Simple & Sinister: Revised and Updated Edition

Here's the usual approach that StrongFirst uses (which is hard style, different than sport): Things Are Going So Well, Help Me Screw It Up, Part II

Chart

Just search google for "kettlebell chart pdf" I came up with a bunch of results.

https://smile.amazon.com/Therapist-Lifting-Kettlebell-Fitness-Lover/dp/B08CPSTSWC/

More true than I'd like it to be!

If this is the same one you linked to, then the weight capacity is “265 lb (120 kg) for static load, 132 lb (60 kg) for dynamic load.”

I think this is going to be the solution: https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07WBYQQ8F?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_S0T4G6DJMXFGHPQ4SSDS

It's a bit big, but I can also bring the weight vest, gymnastic rings, etc.

Ranger Pace Counting Beads

Do a set, slide a bead to the other end.

Should be good for about 50 sets.

You can hang it up in your area, hang it off a belt loop or keep it in your pocket.

I’ve been using mine going on 3 years and, other than covered in chalk, they still look like new.

>at least 1 more kg on each kettlebell.

Wow I’m stealing this because it’s SO true! 🤣

I’m really liking all the 10’ sets but only because the 12s are so light. Any heavier and I would probably die. But yeah it’s cool to feel like that’s just something I do now 😎

>3’+7’ LC at 8 rpm,

I always find other peoples programming so interesting. I don’t know if I’ve done it like that with the same weight though sometimes I’ll have a short heavier set before a light long one. You will smash it though!!

>2 phones

You sound like me lol. The technology is my least favorite part of my lifting experience. I was kind of thinking about getting one of these at some point. I saw mainstreetstrength said they had something similar. But I’m cheap and my list of things to buy for GS is ridiculous 🤦🏽‍♀️

Dope.

Steve Cotter's doing a one-armed one on the cover of the 2022 edition of his KB Training book. But then again, he's Steve Cotter.

Don't try this at home. Or at all.

My form isn’t the best either. I bought some arm pads off Amazon

THEFITGUY Kettlebell Wrist Guards, Minimizing Forearm Wrist Bruises, Adjustable Straps for Optimal Fit on Skin or Shirt, Thick Padding for Kettlebell and Adjustable Kettlebell Impact Cushioning (Pair) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3NW9X1/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_GGD1Y9877J5RZV47K493

They’ve been great!

I have had this in my forearm as well. Rest will help but probably won’t cure it. Especially if you try to push through it for a while. A few years ago it got so bad I had to stop all training involving grip. Everything minus running. I had to find a cure on my own. A Dr. is going to recommend rest but we can’t just stop life. I found TheraBand https://www.theraband.com/products/recovery/theraband-flexbar-resistance-bar.html Every lifter especially KB lifters need these. Use these to fix current pain. Follow their suggestions and give it time. You don’t want to start with their biggest one I have several and use the green one mostly. It cured golfers elbow. Now I do very high sets of snatching with no issues. I still use these as preventative medicine for my forearm. They feel good a few hours after workouts.

Also, every kettlebell lifter needs this forearm massager.

Armaid® Foam Massage Tool with White Roller | Myofascial Release Tool | Trigger Point Therapy for Repetitive Strain in Forearm and Upper Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KL4QSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7KRVQZ8351KYQEG1WKXT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

As far as prevention on lifts you have to be aware of your wrist not being locked out straight. You have to keep them straight to protect the tendons. Never move up in reps and weight until you have your form solid. It all comes in time.

Here's my untested idea that may work with easily found items you might already have.

Use two mesh net carrier bags for soccer/volleyball/basketballs. Place the ball in net and thread the handles of the other empty bag through the aperture of the net bag containing the ball until the ball is snug (If this isn't clear an analogy that may help is interlacing your fingers while you're holding a ping pong ball). Adjust the threading position in the nets until the ball is centered and then tie off with cable ties or equivalent. Attach strapping to make long handles.

Failing this, I think a DIY tornado ball with two long ends will work fine.

If you really want to buy something then go ahead but I agree with the criticisms in that it (and S&S) is not helpful in developing a program.

I don’t know how wide your feet are, but I got these Nordic Lifting shoes, but I’m not using them anymore since I lift at home. I just go barefoot.

Nordic Lifting Powerlifting Shoes... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0777Y4YH2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use this band:

Adjustable Elastic Armband or Ankle Band for Compatible with Apple Watch 7 6 SE 5 4 3 2 1, Stretchy Band for Men and Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08T82QGYX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GXYY1F797YBMHG4ZPRD8

I rotate the Apple Watch face so that it’s resting on the flexor surface of my forearm. I highly recommend it!

I use these large sweatbands. They help cushion the blow a little, plus I have sweaty hands anyway and these help keep my hands from getting any sweatier during swings.

pressing like that it's more difficult at first. I think it's because the pectoral and the supraspinatus are helping less in the press
I've been doing it like that because I also have supraspinatus tendonitis lol. I got it back in june 2020, got better for a while but came back during the giant 1.1 last month. I was planning on finishing 1.2 but it hurts.
I can recommend this book: https://www.amazon.com/Shoulder-Solution-Prevention-Revised-Expanded/dp/1589096428

but the tldr is do dead hangs before pressing. for pain he recommends doing front raises after the dead hangs with small weights like 1 or 2 pounds but do like 40-50 reps

I have them beside each other at the bottom and gave it a few swings last night. I was really tired so I haven't tested to make sure. Problem is that 2 locks will ultimately limit the weight to probably about 10lbsx6plates.

There are spin lock collars with an additional bolt, so you should only need one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K8CGG37

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I noticed the ad for the product shows one collar on top and one on the bottom, which is pointless b/c there's already a bit of a collar on the top.

Here's what I use [Amazon link].

I originally got them for protecting my forearms until my clean technique got better, but they actually help keep my hands from getting so sweaty during extended swing sessions, so I kept using them.

Amazon. we have 3 and they velcro together to be 12' x 10'

I use 2 separate apps

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smp.naturalmetronome

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.runloop.seconds.free

I set the BPM on the metronome app and then the duration on the Seconds app. I can hear both apps while listening to music.

It is worth paying for the Seconds app as you can save different timers.

Marcy 6 ft. Two-Piece Standard Weight Bar with Threaded Spin Lock Collars for 1-inch Weight Plates Free Weights Accessory for Home Gym TRB-72.2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E0DJ7L6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9WZKESKWTV99MPE53QW7

Link for anyone looking

I have the Titan adjustable and it's great. Worth every penny. Since you can only press 17 right now, I would say get that adjustable, but also get yourself a 10lb or 15lb to start working on presses. (The starting weight of the adjustable is 26 lbs, and you'll blow past that pretty quick, but a small bell will help you get started).

For example, you can get a 15lb for about 20 bucks on Amazon.

On being small boned: I'm a 5'6" woman. I was skinny as a 120lb teenager, felt athletic at 135, and this summer I got up to 155 on a bulk (back down to 145 now) and I still have a ton of room to grow. You do too, I promise. Visit r/gainit for extra advice and encouragement on that front!

I had no idea they even had a "new one!" Mine looks more like the old one. Mine wasn't just a handle tho, it came pre-attached. It looks more like this:

https://us.amazon.com/PowerBlock-KettleBlock/dp/B079FV8T12

It never felt balanced and just was not a match for my tinier hands.

I use a "GXMmat Extra Large Exercise Mat," which is 6 feet x 8 feet in size. I use it on the wood floor of my second-floor apartment 4 or 5 days a week. It won't completely deaden the noise below, but it's pretty thick (7mm), and I can place a kettlebell on it without making a racket. At the end of each use I take a minute to roll up the mat and lean it upright in a corner. The extra large size is perfect for sprawling out with TGUs and other floor exercises. I'm sure the next size down would also be fine if you're tight on space. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GTLYJ4L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you everyone! After poking through the suggestions here and similar items, I'm wondering if anyone has thoughts about gymnastics-style tumbling mats as an option too? Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Prosource-Tri-Fold-Folding-Thick-Exercise/dp/B01ENUM38E/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Tumbling+Mat+for+Home&qid=1639942861&sr=8-6

Regardless of your status, the link includes affiliate information and is not allowed. You need to clean it up by removing all the junk from the link. If there's a tag=..., it's an affiliate link.

This is a clean link: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/

Compare it to the link you posted.

If you don’t find a better solution I can say I’ve had this one for 3 years and thousands of pull ups:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCP3S71/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_apip_Pp1mIhZJr3XNC

Foam still isn’t ripped despite there being 4 people who use it (to be fair 2 are younger kids) It works perfectly fine. I’d rather a free standing one, but I have absolutely no complaints for $65.

I wonder the same thing. It’s from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Six-Easy-Shape-Stay-ebook/dp/B07L8K7L9W which is a best seller on Amazon (#1 in Sports Equipment & Supplies). It’s not a pure KB program though, but mixes in some calisthenics.

Where do I find this program? Is this it? I buy the book? https://www.amazon.com/Enter-Kettlebell-Strength-Secret-Supermen-ebook/dp/B004XIZK5K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535406753&sr=8-1&keywords=enter+the+kettlebell

I started with a 1 lbs pair of these, but quickly progressed to 2 lbs. Been using the twos for a year now and don’t feel any need to move up.

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“Rite of Passage” is the name for the clean and press program from Enter the Kettlebell

It’s 13 weeks and is based on ascending ladders of just cleans and presses. Ideally you keep repeating with a heavier weight until you reach 1/2 BW with one arm (the goal for men)

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You want the one with the larger numbers or you’ll end up with a little desktop clock 😁

You can use wrist guards although if you just stick with it your forearms will adapt.

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I recommend taking breaks from using them regularly so you don't end up depending on them.

I've got a fused ankle (it doesn't bend, always L shaped) so when I squat my heel lifts up. To compensate I use a foam wedge under my heels to lean forward a bit. Maybe doing that would give you stability as well? I find it useful for squats, swings, and lunges. I use this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C45GH5A/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_4Q5VS505R69PYJGJFPZX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Chalk with help keep your hands dry and skin from pulling.

Grab some friction labs chalk

and a chalk sock

For the callouses, clip the excess off with toe nail clippers. Filing/pumice stone has never worked for us. Takes too long. With the clippers you just push it into the callous and clip off the dead/dry skin. Gnarly but way more effective.

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I am very fortunate to live in the same town as Kettlebell Inc. and was able to swing by to get my first kettlebell, the Ader 16kg. Combine that with my very first introduction to kettlebells, Enter the Kettlebell on DVD, lost 50lbs, triple-strong, and haven't looked back since.

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I do something called a "figure 8" where you loop the kettlebell between your legs in a figure 8. Fitocracy didn't have it so I logged it as a one arm swing.

Interesting, I've been tracking my heart rate during workouts and it seems like the best cardio are (in descending order):goblet squat, 2 arm swing, figure 8, one arm row, one arm floor press (almost useless from a cardio standpoint).

I also thought it would be helpful to create a group for r/kettlebell. I'm not a good mod so let me know if you'd like to be a mod and set challenges, etc.

I don't know anything about that, but I googled it and it seems like the other end of that tendon is the subscapularis. The subscapularis is under the scapula, as the name suggests, and it seems to mainly function in holding the shoulder together. Most people can't consciously locate their subscaularis.

If you have a real subluxation, it might need surgical repair. But it might be worth trying to become conscious of your subscapularis, trying some stretches, exercises, and massage for it. Possible that it needs to "wake up" instead of being patched together again. Massaging it is a strange sensation, it feels good, but also invasive to have someone dig under the shoulder blade or deep into the armpit, to work a muscle that you didn't quite know you had.

Here's the ting- if the problem started while you were sedentary, it seems less likely that the muscle just popped off of the bone and you didn't notice. Maybe bad posture led to habitual poor function.

Here is a file which outlines the basics of the program. I wouldn't share if it were still available for purchase. I sold my copy on ebay recently. There are two programs; one for grinds (Press, C&P, front squat, etc) and one for ballistics (Swing, Snatch). For grinds you use a 3-5 RM sized bell and ballistics was a 10-12 RM.

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>Looking at you, /u/KettlebellKings. That's literally their whole strategy and it works extremely well. Hilariously they have an air of premium when in all reality it's margin to support affiliates and other marketing efforts to drive conversions.

One of the guys I went to SFG 1 and 2 with moved to Kettlebell Kings. I think he eventually got bored with the StrongFirst "inch-wide, mile-deep" approach. Now whenever you see promotions on IG chances are it's someone from their gym. All their exercises have a different spin to it, however minor (e.g. a rotational press, or a staggered-stance swing), and they have quite a following. He's never tried to hide that as a trainer he is also a performer, and he needs to put on a show to keep his students interested. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion, I just don't have the talent or the inclination to do it, so I'm stuck with like the 6 people who follow my dank memes.

> Looking at you, /u/KettlebellKings. That's literally their whole strategy and it works extremely well. Hilariously they have an air of premium when in all reality it's margin to support affiliates and other marketing efforts to drive conversions. They have an entire sponsorship with Mind Pump Media (they follow and advocate for people like Ben Shapiro) It's literally a drop ship business. At least Great Lakes Girya doesn't hide this.

The same strategy is employed by Kettlebell Gains Apparel, Great Lakes Girya and others. I'm not going to knock the strategy as a business owner: if it works, it works. I would do the same content reposting in their shoes.

What annoys me about the content is that these tricks and flows are done with really light weights (<= 35 lbs) and frankly are misleading. This doesn't show mastery in any shape or form. Like my guy, you're not crazy for throwing around a 12 lb comp bell. I believe /u/swingthiskbonline had a video about this a few days ago.

Props to RhinoStrength for doing insanely wacky shit with actually heavy weight that's sincerely impressive.

All in all: Do not look to social media for workout advice, as it's an advertising platform and not meant for sharing knowledge.

If it were me, I'd just create a public Google sheet document where'd I'd input spaces for the relevant info (name swings, day, etc) and have a formula that displayed the sum, and maybe the remaining swings left.

https://www.google.com/sheets/about/

E.g. from your url I dropped everything that was a parameter and cut it to this: https://www.amazon.com/Fisi-Breathable-Non-Slip-Protection-Exercise/dp/B07XQ26T82/ which still works. So basically cutting from the first <key>=<data>, which for your url was ref=...

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She found it locally. Looks like this is the same thing:

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You could check out the long, fairly light swing routines popularized by Tracy Rifkind (who lost a lot of weight on them).

https://www.amazon.com/Swing-Lose-Revolutionary-Kettlebell-Program/dp/0062104233

You are simply suggesting https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Six-Easy-Shape-Stay-ebook/dp/B07L8K7L9W

A great program loosley based on dans easy strength mindset. I have done it for a while and Love it!

I used these for a while and they were great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072WMPF91/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_S1TEF8QXN0KW50BCVV4T?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

Not currently available on Amazon but there are similar ones all over.

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Hey u/Emhurley, the ones I bought aren't available anymore. But it's something like these: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01FGKQVMO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_W21VYHJPGTCV9CPPQA2M

Most important part is, check if your ceiling can handle the weight, I have a solid concrete/ steel-concrete ceiling and it's no problem. Second is, check the max weight the ceiling mount is capable of (in those above I don't find something, but mine are capable of 200kg each). And that's it, buy some good rings and your good to go.

This might be helpful?

If you pay you can create your own 'playlist' but it always shows little videos of how to do the exercises

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitifyapps.kettlebell

This is very common injury for kettlebell users. I posted this response earlier.

I have had this in my forearm as well. Rest will help but probably won’t cure it. Especially if you try to push through it for a while. A few years ago it got so bad I had to stop all training involving grip. Everything minus running. I had to find a cure on my own. A Dr. is going to recommend rest but we can’t just stop life. I found TheraBand https://www.theraband.com/products/recovery/theraband-flexbar-resistance-bar.html Every lifter especially KB lifters need these. Use these to fix current pain. Follow their suggestions and give it time. You don’t want to start with their biggest one I have several and use the green one mostly. It cured golfers elbow. Now I do very high sets of snatching with no issues. I still use these as preventative medicine for my forearm. They feel good a few hours after workouts.

Also, every kettlebell lifter needs this forearm massager.

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As far as prevention on lifts you have to be aware of your wrist not being locked out straight. You have to keep them straight to protect the tendons. Never move up in reps and weight until you have your form solid. It all comes in time.

I think I am going to cut some holes in the back and lash them in with a pair of Keeper Lashing Straps. I have a pair of them. Or can get another pair.

I just copy and paste this every time I read. Follow what Joe says at swing this! You can recover quickly using these tools. Hope you get better stronger!

I have had this in my forearm as well. Rest will help but probably won’t cure it. Especially if you try to push through it for a while. A few years ago it got so bad I had to stop all training involving grip. Everything minus running. I had to find a cure on my own. A Dr. is going to recommend rest but we can’t just stop life. I found TheraBand https://www.theraband.com/products/recovery/theraband-flexbar-resistance-bar.html Every lifter especially KB lifters need these. Use these to fix current pain. Follow their suggestions and give it time. You don’t want to start with their biggest one I have several and use the green one mostly. It cured golfers elbow. Now I do very high sets of snatching with no issues. I still use these as preventative medicine for my forearm. They feel good a few hours after workouts.

Also, every kettlebell lifter needs this forearm massager.

Armaid® Foam Massage Tool with White Roller | Myofascial Release Tool | Trigger Point Therapy for Repetitive Strain in Forearm and Upper Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KL4QSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7KRVQZ8351KYQEG1WKXT?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1

As far as prevention on lifts you have to be aware of your wrist not being locked out straight. You have to keep them straight to protect the tendons. Never move up in reps and weight until you have your form solid. It all comes in time.

Nice!!! Really silly question for the smarter folks here (smarter than me, I mean!): no rings at my gym but they have straps like these. Imagine a non-stretchy TRX.

How do those equate to rings for dips? Basically the same? Closer to bar dips?