Im on rhe third week of your program. I used to beat myself up for always missing my jog in preference for my missed weight sessions. Now i dont feel the need to jog as much. Im fitter at bjj and my body is being pulled and pushed into new growth especially round my legs and core. Barbell life is overrated in you later 30's to easy to get in the gym, lift heavy and not do anything else. You might be gyms strong but ul break like glass as soon as you do something dynamic with your kids or at work. Bells keep you sharp. Loving the program. ❤
For the past 12 years, my training has solely revolved around barbells, dumbbells, and machines, guided by a bodybuilder mindset since my teenage years. As I age, following similar progressions or maintaining high intensity or volume over repetitive movements has led to issues with my knees, shoulders, and hips. Additionally, I grew weary of the repetitive movements and the time-consuming nature of a traditional gym hypertrophy routine. Since I discovered kettlebells, there's no turning back. It's incredibly time-efficient, and I absolutely love it.
I used to do bodybuilding and now only do kettlebells and bodyweight. KBs give you more bang for the buck, they build strength, and they give you cardio at the same time. Also KBs make it easy to have a good full body workout in 15-20 minutes. I used to do a good hour 4 times a week when bodybuilding and now with just around an hour a week in 4 workouts I'm in better shape. Also I don't have any joint or muscle aches with KBs because they generally are fluid movements that don't cause soreness. You have to learn proper form and also vary the movements so as to not cause repetitive strain.
I tell folk that the boxes working with Kettlebells tick are: core stability cardio endurance , strength and confidence all underlined with discipline. One doesn’t have to be a big burly bloke to work with the bells, it’s a sport for all people and all ages. People tell me “oh I couldnt do that” and my response is you have start somewhere. Thanks Joe.
Is there an advantage to doing lifts with both arms vs alternating (shoulder press for example)? I've read that alternating allows you to engage your core more but wanted your perspective as well. I just started PT for my wrist and am very excited to slowly get back into swangin them thangs around! Thanks for your videos.
They tick all of the boxes: strength, power, muscle gain, fat loss, cardio, increased athleticism….all with one convenient tool. Whereas gaining all of those things without the kb means many different pieces of equipment etc.
For the Average Joe -- who is mainly interested in doing resistance training as a means to good health & longevity, and not bodybuilding or max. strength training, or powerlifting or olympic lifting or strongman, or competing in any of these -- KBs are the best ROI, the biggest bang for the buck, tool/system for training. They can be used to train power, general strength & strength-endurance, and improve general fitness/GPP, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and even improve muscular hypertrophy (i.e. building muscle); as well as vastly improving mobility & strength in asymmetric static or dynamic loading patterns -- all of these benefits for little space, cost & the added advantage of portability...
Another great video, Joe. I haven’t used a barbell really for about four years now. If I wandered into a gym and tried to lift what I was max deadlifting back in the day I dare say it wouldn’t go well. But, having trained with only kettlebells (and a few other bits like slam balls) alone in my cold, wet garage for four years, I have more mass (I’m in the region of 240lbs now) yet am healthier, things feel lighter when I pick them up and I have ‘snap’ which I never had with a barbell training. Plus all my old bicep and shoulder injuries are virtually gone. Still might one day get a barbell or trap bar and throw in a few deadlifts again but 99% if my training will always be kettlebell related.
@paulhobson8987 they're way better for longevity. . also you'll hardly ever pickup something shaped like. Barbell in day to day life. . Even a heavy wheelbarrow is shaped like a hex bar....
Yes I have quite a few just search the playlists for kettlebell clean. Another thing is in my left is definitely different than my right I've broken my wrist on my left hand before and it's just not as quick to react as my right so the form is going to be slightly different so you may have had a trauma or something or possibly just need a little bit more practice make sure you're not gripping too hard etc
@@kettlebellmusclegain what do you think of the mark wild man technique of keeping thumb pointed towards yourself when lifting the kettlebell. I notice u don’t do that, should I do it or just do it how u do it
@@kettlebellmusclegain thanks bro. Yo u have the most amount of kettlebell videos I have ever seen in my life. U are like the Netflix of kettlebell. A true OG. I had no idea u been part of the game for over 15 years damn!
I totally agree on all the stuff Joe talks about, kettlebells are probably the most useful tool for health & fitness concious people. I discovered kettlebells some 15 years ago when they were a small part of my whole gym & workout equipment & now at 81 years of age they are my number one daily workout tool. I workout every single day with a variety of different disciplines but kettlebells are the main equipment. I never miss a day of at least 50 x 1 hand swings & 50 snatches, sometimes more but minimum 50 of each & usually other kettlebell exercises along with daily 150 pushups & a variety of other stuff. Keep swinging! Happy New Year.
Im on rhe third week of your program. I used to beat myself up for always missing my jog in preference for my missed weight sessions. Now i dont feel the need to jog as much. Im fitter at bjj and my body is being pulled and pushed into new growth especially round my legs and core. Barbell life is overrated in you later 30's to easy to get in the gym, lift heavy and not do anything else. You might be gyms strong but ul break like glass as soon as you do something dynamic with your kids or at work. Bells keep you sharp. Loving the program. ❤
Love to hear this
For the past 12 years, my training has solely revolved around barbells, dumbbells, and machines, guided by a bodybuilder mindset since my teenage years. As I age, following similar progressions or maintaining high intensity or volume over repetitive movements has led to issues with my knees, shoulders, and hips. Additionally, I grew weary of the repetitive movements and the time-consuming nature of a traditional gym hypertrophy routine.
Since I discovered kettlebells, there's no turning back. It's incredibly time-efficient, and I absolutely love it.
We're in the same boat
I used to do bodybuilding and now only do kettlebells and bodyweight. KBs give you more bang for the buck, they build strength, and they give you cardio at the same time. Also KBs make it easy to have a good full body workout in 15-20 minutes. I used to do a good hour 4 times a week when bodybuilding and now with just around an hour a week in 4 workouts I'm in better shape. Also I don't have any joint or muscle aches with KBs because they generally are fluid movements that don't cause soreness. You have to learn proper form and also vary the movements so as to not cause repetitive strain.
I love my kettlebells and enjoy training with them for how they develop strength, endurance and function.
Kettlebells barbells dumbbells and calisthenics are like the perfect recipe for strength and health
Out here putting in work! Much respect! 🫡
I tell folk that the boxes working with Kettlebells tick are: core stability cardio endurance , strength and confidence all underlined with discipline. One doesn’t have to be a big burly bloke to work with the bells, it’s a sport for all people and all ages. People tell me “oh I couldnt do that” and my response is you have start somewhere. Thanks Joe.
Very welcome! Thank you Julie!
I love your channel bro! It's helped me so much with my kettlebell training
Happy to hear!
Is there an advantage to doing lifts with both arms vs alternating (shoulder press for example)? I've read that alternating allows you to engage your core more but wanted your perspective as well. I just started PT for my wrist and am very excited to slowly get back into swangin them thangs around! Thanks for your videos.
Both ways are great I wouldn't do one over the other
They tick all of the boxes: strength, power, muscle gain, fat loss, cardio, increased athleticism….all with one convenient tool. Whereas gaining all of those things without the kb means many different pieces of equipment etc.
SUPER ROI!
For the Average Joe -- who is mainly interested in doing resistance training as a means to good health & longevity, and not bodybuilding or max. strength training, or powerlifting or olympic lifting or strongman, or competing in any of these -- KBs are the best ROI, the biggest bang for the buck, tool/system for training. They can be used to train power, general strength & strength-endurance, and improve general fitness/GPP, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and even improve muscular hypertrophy (i.e. building muscle); as well as vastly improving mobility & strength in asymmetric static or dynamic loading patterns -- all of these benefits for little space, cost & the added advantage of portability...
Oh yeah!
What are the best fundamental to start with. Squats,press,swing ??
All of them.
Squat, row, clean, swing, press, carry, deadlift.
@@kettlebellmusclegain thank you. Just getting start on this path. 🙏
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@@kettlebellmusclegain thank you I'll take a look at this program one I'm back for my place of work. Block on are WiFi. North sea 🌊
Another great video, Joe. I haven’t used a barbell really for about four years now. If I wandered into a gym and tried to lift what I was max deadlifting back in the day I dare say it wouldn’t go well. But, having trained with only kettlebells (and a few other bits like slam balls) alone in my cold, wet garage for four years, I have more mass (I’m in the region of 240lbs now) yet am healthier, things feel lighter when I pick them up and I have ‘snap’ which I never had with a barbell training. Plus all my old bicep and shoulder injuries are virtually gone. Still might one day get a barbell or trap bar and throw in a few deadlifts again but 99% if my training will always be kettlebell related.
Nice bif you do, go trap bar
Cheers, thanks for the advice! To be fair, I always found trap bars easier on my lower back and they hit my quads better.
@paulhobson8987 they're way better for longevity. . also you'll hardly ever pickup something shaped like. Barbell in day to day life. . Even a heavy wheelbarrow is shaped like a hex bar....
@@kettlebellmusclegain Great point! Trap bar it is. For now, I've got my 64kg bell to keep me company...
Bro do u have a video on how to do cleans? I keep banging with my left forearm, but I’m good to go on my right arm.
Yes I have quite a few just search the playlists for kettlebell clean. Another thing is in my left is definitely different than my right I've broken my wrist on my left hand before and it's just not as quick to react as my right so the form is going to be slightly different so you may have had a trauma or something or possibly just need a little bit more practice make sure you're not gripping too hard etc
@@kettlebellmusclegain yes I had trauma on my left arm, thank you for reply. Do I have beginner flow? I can’t find it
@@kettlebellmusclegain what do you think of the mark wild man technique of keeping thumb pointed towards yourself when lifting the kettlebell. I notice u don’t do that, should I do it or just do it how u do it
I highly dislike that thumb back on cleans. Especially on doubles.. too mmuch unecessary shoulder joint ement
@@kettlebellmusclegain thanks bro. Yo u have the most amount of kettlebell videos I have ever seen in my life. U are like the Netflix of kettlebell. A true OG. I had no idea u been part of the game for over 15 years damn!
Throw in some deadlifts and bench presses and your maximal strength is 80% covered.
How did you get into your kettlebell journey? Do you have a cideo talling about that?
I don't but I'll make one. Basically used to bodybuild in 2005 to 2009. Got to national level at a welterweight. Then found KB. Much more fun
That'll be a great story to tell.
I totally agree on all the stuff Joe talks about, kettlebells are probably the most useful tool for health & fitness concious people. I discovered kettlebells some 15 years ago when they were a small part of my whole gym & workout equipment & now at 81 years of age they are my number one daily workout tool. I workout every single day with a variety of different disciplines but kettlebells are the main equipment. I never miss a day of at least 50 x 1 hand swings & 50 snatches, sometimes more but minimum 50 of each & usually other kettlebell exercises along with daily 150 pushups & a variety of other stuff. Keep swinging! Happy New Year.
Wow well done! Happy to hear the consistency!