57-year old female, amateur Strong Woman competitor in my 40s, kettle bell athlete for 10 years; learning the mace, heavy clubs and HydroCore using your videos throughout lockdown. So excited about upcoming slam ball videos as my training partner and I have been incorporating 20 and 25 lb slam balls in our outdoor workouts! LPT: when doing slam balls for time, the treaded balls can tear up your finger tips - a body part not accustomed to prolonged friction. We use full gloves for slam ball training (I do not use gloves for anything else).
I love the safety-first approach of all your videos, Mark! The sheath, the instructions, the tyre & the unboxing of all the waste material inside that tyre. Superb! BTW, I just bought a Bulgarian Bag & am now going thru your Hydrocore series (& a bunch of other videos from Bulgarian Bag specialists like Suples) to learn the basic movements. Really good for rotational movts & the core! Thanks again!
Hey Mark. Thanks for the advice a few weeks back to improve my squat depth by doing box squats. I have gone from 17 inches down to 10 inches is just under 3 weeks following your advice. Immensely improved squat balance. I reckon another 2 weeks and I'll be at lowest my dodgy knees will allow. KUDOS.
Mark - This is great. I was just thinking yesterday of your Farm Boy Strength video and how I wanted to see more sand bag workouts for functional fitness, especially as it starts to warm up and we can work out outside. I'll be starting this spring with that program, but I'm looking forward to this new series as well. Keep up the great work!
I use my 10-30 pounders on a wavemaster punching bag. The cool/scary thing about it at fist is that the wavemaster absorbs the impact then launches the ball right back at you. If you don't throw directly at the bag, the ball will veer off showing you inaccuracy. I do underhand, chest level, overhead, and side (ab rotation) slams into the bag. If you want to intensify the drill (short of adding weight), use a medicine ball. The awkwardly large weight makes you work harder when you throw at the punching bag. I am really interested in a Slam Ball program. Thanks!
That's a good question. I wonder if the sand is packed in tight or if it's loose. And if it's packed tight, does it loosen up after several months? Would you have to buy a new one if that happens or it still good?
@@MarkWildman off topic question: Why do you choose competition/soft style kettlebells instead of “classic” hardstyle, cast iron ones? I currently have cast iron ones in 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 kilos... I’m regretting not buying the steel Comp ones now. I thought hardstyle ones were better for two handed swings, but have been hearing that’s a myth. My goal is strength and soon being able to use double 48 kilos in my apartment, along with learning to use maces and clubs for rotational core strength. I plan to participate in mma soon. What do you think, mark? What do you suggest?
@@mikec5099 hard style bells force you to adapt to the dimensions of the bell as the weight goes up and cause different compensatory movements and positioning. You’ll only have to adapt to weight and not the geometry of a competition bell. I recommend the kettlebell kings adjustable competition kettlebell. It’s more expensive up front but in the long run it’s cheaper than buying a set. It’s adjustable from 12kg-32kg. www.kettlebellkings.com/12-32kg-adjustable-competition-style-kettlebell/
I have a question regarding gaining of abs with kettlebells: Do you have to contract your rectus abdominis through its entire range of motion to build the muscle's size, like you would in a bicep curl? It seems to me -- and I'm just a noob -- that the neutral spine position of most kettlebell movements keeps you from doing that. As always I adore your videos and the lack of padding for runtime. Looking forward to Farm Boy Strength Part 2.
I would imagine Mark would say great things about pavel. Ive watched mark quite a bit and read Enter the Kettlebell and Simple and Sinister. Simple and sinister would be a great milestone to hit. From one kettlebeller to another, Comrade do it.
I've recently bought a slam ball to add to my kettlebell exercises. They are great. I recommend heartbeat squats and burpees with a push-up at the bottom. I still prefer kettlebells for cross-body stabilization.
Good stuff, I bought a 12Kg one a few weeks back to add into HiiT stuff to mix it up a bit and it's been doing just that, look forwards to seeing what you come up with
I already own several slam balls and do exercises such as lifting from ground to shoulder, shoulder and zercher squats being the main ones, but I very much look forward to your workout program. I do own an EBook on Deadball/Slamball training. There are RUclips videos on Deadball training if anyone is interested from a former strongman.
off topic question: Why do you choose competition/soft style kettlebells instead of “classic” hardstyle, cast iron ones? I currently have cast iron ones in 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 kilos... I’m regretting not buying the steel Comp ones now. I thought hardstyle ones were better for two handed swings, but have been hearing that’s a myth. My goal is strength and soon being able to use double 48 kilos in my apartment, along with learning to use maces and clubs for rotational core strength. I plan to participate in mma soon. What do you think, mark? What do you suggest?
Use what you got. I like competition bells because they fit the arm consistently across weights. The 16 and the 48 fit exactly the same. Solves a lot of problems.
@@MarkWildman ok, I can understand that logic. Won’t two handed swings be less powerful with comps due to the smaller handle window than cast iron? Are can you effectively do fast, powerful two handed swings with comps like you can with cast iron? I notice that you have to leave the pinkies out meaning weaker grip? I can be wrong since I’m inexperienced with kettlebells. Also, if possible, can you do a video on how to progress beyond 32 kilos within 8 kilo increments? Would be great!
I don't know if it was an editing mistake or not, but I'm thankful as all heck that the loud bang in the intro is gone. Thank you! :) Back to using headphones!
57-year old female, amateur Strong Woman competitor in my 40s, kettle bell athlete for 10 years; learning the mace, heavy clubs and HydroCore using your videos throughout lockdown. So excited about upcoming slam ball videos as my training partner and I have been incorporating 20 and 25 lb slam balls in our outdoor workouts! LPT: when doing slam balls for time, the treaded balls can tear up your finger tips - a body part not accustomed to prolonged friction. We use full gloves for slam ball training (I do not use gloves for anything else).
Just unloaded 2200 sqft of flooring, 74 box’s from truck to garage, garage to basement. Functional fitness at its finest. Lol
Looking forward to see what you'll do with slamballs as they've been the favorite thing I've added to the garage during lockdown.
Me too!
Looks like a satisfying way to lower ones acute stress.
I love the safety-first approach of all your videos, Mark! The sheath, the instructions, the tyre & the unboxing of all the waste material inside that tyre. Superb!
BTW, I just bought a Bulgarian Bag & am now going thru your Hydrocore series (& a bunch of other videos from Bulgarian Bag specialists like Suples) to learn the basic movements. Really good for rotational movts & the core! Thanks again!
I have a 40. I use it for everything, even as a bench for presses.
Thanks for sharing!
Hey Mark. Thanks for the advice a few weeks back to improve my squat depth by doing box squats. I have gone from 17 inches down to 10 inches is just under 3 weeks following your advice. Immensely improved squat balance. I reckon another 2 weeks and I'll be at lowest my dodgy knees will allow. KUDOS.
Glad it’s helped. Better squat range of motion solves lots of problems
Mark - This is great. I was just thinking yesterday of your Farm Boy Strength video and how I wanted to see more sand bag workouts for functional fitness, especially as it starts to warm up and we can work out outside. I'll be starting this spring with that program, but I'm looking forward to this new series as well. Keep up the great work!
Where is this filmed? Looks like good hiking country
Slam balls are my favorite way of doing squats. And squats are very key, especially now that I’m in my 50s.
I use my 10-30 pounders on a wavemaster punching bag. The cool/scary thing about it at fist is that the wavemaster absorbs the impact then launches the ball right back at you. If you don't throw directly at the bag, the ball will veer off showing you inaccuracy. I do underhand, chest level, overhead, and side (ab rotation) slams into the bag. If you want to intensify the drill (short of adding weight), use a medicine ball. The awkwardly large weight makes you work harder when you throw at the punching bag. I am really interested in a Slam Ball program. Thanks!
As Captain Picard said to the Kardassian captain "We'll Be Watching". ROCK ON ! ! !
That makes for a really cool gift.
Does the sand move around within the ball, thereby slightly shifting the centre of gravity ?
That's a good question. I wonder if the sand is packed in tight or if it's loose. And if it's packed tight, does it loosen up after several months? Would you have to buy a new one if that happens or it still good?
Yes. It shifts. I’ve never seen them get too loose. But I have seen them get real hard
@@MarkWildman off topic question:
Why do you choose competition/soft style kettlebells instead of “classic” hardstyle, cast iron ones?
I currently have cast iron ones in 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 kilos... I’m regretting not buying the steel Comp ones now. I thought hardstyle ones were better for two handed swings, but have been hearing that’s a myth.
My goal is strength and soon being able to use double 48 kilos in my apartment, along with learning to use maces and clubs for rotational core strength. I plan to participate in mma soon.
What do you think, mark? What do you suggest?
@@mikec5099 hard style bells force you to adapt to the dimensions of the bell as the weight goes up and cause different compensatory movements and positioning. You’ll only have to adapt to weight and not the geometry of a competition bell. I recommend the kettlebell kings adjustable competition kettlebell. It’s more expensive up front but in the long run it’s cheaper than buying a set. It’s adjustable from 12kg-32kg. www.kettlebellkings.com/12-32kg-adjustable-competition-style-kettlebell/
I literally just had my first one dropped off today! awesome to know you like them!
Now I could use something like that! Looking forward to the program you devise.
I like the idea of a Slam ball program 👍
I have a question regarding gaining of abs with kettlebells: Do you have to contract your rectus abdominis through its entire range of motion to build the muscle's size, like you would in a bicep curl? It seems to me -- and I'm just a noob -- that the neutral spine position of most kettlebell movements keeps you from doing that. As always I adore your videos and the lack of padding for runtime. Looking forward to Farm Boy Strength Part 2.
Hey Mark what are your thoughts on simple and sinister by Pavel?
I would imagine Mark would say great things about pavel. Ive watched mark quite a bit and read Enter the Kettlebell and Simple and Sinister. Simple and sinister would be a great milestone to hit. From one kettlebeller to another, Comrade do it.
Its good for a base program
It’s an excellent program
I've recently bought a slam ball to add to my kettlebell exercises.
They are great. I recommend heartbeat squats and burpees with a push-up at the bottom.
I still prefer kettlebells for cross-body stabilization.
Those are pretty neat! Maybe I can incorporate that into my kettlebell routine! Hmm...🤔
Thanks Mark, I might have missed it, but do you have weight recommendations?
40, 50, 60 for the beginning of this
@@MarkWildman
Cheers.
So, for your progressions with the slam balls, grab a 40#, 50# or 60# depending on how big/strong you are?
(((in case my question was unclear, this video is first in your slam ball playlist, so all the progressions follow it)))
Good stuff, I bought a 12Kg one a few weeks back to add into HiiT stuff to mix it up a bit and it's been doing just that, look forwards to seeing what you come up with
I already own several slam balls and do exercises such as lifting from ground to shoulder, shoulder and zercher squats being the main ones, but I very much look forward to your workout program. I do own an EBook on Deadball/Slamball training. There are RUclips videos on Deadball training if anyone is interested from a former strongman.
Thanks for the review, Mark!
These look awesome! Thanks for the review.
Good for sandbag style training.
Gorilla Fitness in Quebec Canada sells these in up to 150 lbs. Same textured surface, but varying sizes.
Nice! A knife review AND a slam ball review. I have a few K-Bars myself- except I've become a big fan of the ESSE 4.
I’m an esee 6 man myself
Which weight do you recommend to start with?
off topic question:
Why do you choose competition/soft style kettlebells instead of “classic” hardstyle, cast iron ones?
I currently have cast iron ones in 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 kilos... I’m regretting not buying the steel Comp ones now. I thought hardstyle ones were better for two handed swings, but have been hearing that’s a myth.
My goal is strength and soon being able to use double 48 kilos in my apartment, along with learning to use maces and clubs for rotational core strength. I plan to participate in mma soon.
What do you think, mark? What do you suggest?
I think he addressed this here: ruclips.net/video/ahcl6puMigI/видео.html
Use what you got. I like competition bells because they fit the arm consistently across weights. The 16 and the 48 fit exactly the same. Solves a lot of problems.
@@MarkWildman ok, I can understand that logic.
Won’t two handed swings be less powerful with comps due to the smaller handle window than cast iron? Are can you effectively do fast, powerful two handed swings with comps like you can with cast iron? I notice that you have to leave the pinkies out meaning weaker grip? I can be wrong since I’m inexperienced with kettlebells.
Also, if possible, can you do a video on how to progress beyond 32 kilos within 8 kilo increments? Would be great!
The window on most cast iron is smaller than comp bells. I’ve never seen a cast bell that I could get a full double grip on
Awaiting a slamball program from you.
Looking forward to slamballs routine
Looovve me a good slam ball. Anger management with a cardio bonus. Nothing wrong with that!
Great! slam ball program coming soon
Thanks Mark.
I’ve been really wanting something along the lines of slam ball, buuut, I’m moving into an apartment. 😩
Yeah.... that’s not gonna work. It would be a parking lot thing for sure
@Luke Brown oh yeah! I’ve seen those. Might look into them. Thanks for looking out.
Been trying to figure out if you’re in Utah or Wyoming..
California
We've seen your training and product reviews and the like but how are you doing, Mark? (Commenting for the algorithm)
Cleans are nice, but how about throwing?
Throwing patterns or throwing slam balls?
@@MarkWildman Throwing slam balls. We used to throw medballs in boxing. Maybe you can shed some light on how to program this properly.
What a view.
I don't know if it was an editing mistake or not, but I'm thankful as all heck that the loud bang in the intro is gone. Thank you! :) Back to using headphones!
Where is the handle? O.0
I don't think I've ever seen a slam ball program either. Sand bags yes. Slam balls no.
Odd objects.