Lifelong powerlifter, lived with low back issues for forever. Kettlebells and sandbags have completely overhauled my physical preparedness and eliminated 98% of my low back problems.
I did powerlifting for a couple years and suffered back pain for half a decade, kettlebells also made a huge difference for me in reducing/eliminating back pain
@@Nicg I don't follow an established program, but I do a lot of rucking with sandbags and a lot of complexes: sandbag clean/press/carry, kettlebell snatch/squat/press/TGU, that kind of thing.
I'm one of those people who sits a lot, usually in front of the screen. I have been using kettle bells for a short while and I do get pain in my lower back while sitting, working at my desk. I 3 kettle bells but have one next to me, like a pet. I just did the 2 sets of the hands underneath squat while watching this video and the relief was amazing!! I love kettle bells. Thanks for sharing.
I work in digital. Same issues. Lower back problems since my 20s. 2 years ago got my first set of 12kgs. Now I’m 24kg on the regular and drop 50 swings on my breaks at work. Working from home and having a bell nearby is a lifesaver. I started mountain biking again after 30 years, and I’m a LOT more ready for trails than I ever thought I would be. It’s amazing to be 50 and feeling more capable than when I was 25… kettlebells, sandbags and clubs. Who needs a gym? I got the Canadian prairies. 😅
@@IdrisFashan I'm exaxctly in the same situation and I completely agree, who needs a gym? An incredible tool, I preach about the life changing potential of kettle bells to anyone who cares to listen.. 😅
The material and demonstrations you give us for free are amazing. I found your channel about a year ago and I left the gym bro world behind and have been doing nothing but Kettlebells, Mace, club, and calisthenics training ever since. I also do some restorative yoga in the evenings. Have never felt better. I yawn at the thought of isolation movements now...seems so dull and boring.
one thing you can do for fun -- put the kettle bell in a back pack and go for a hike. then, when you get to a peak or a promentary, take the kettle bell out and do some exercises
Been using free weights for decades while my kettlebells got limited use (in my 60's). The movements in this video are forcing me to look at kettlebells harder...seems like they facilitate overall body engagement. Great video btw.
I retired from the Army in 2022 after 22 years. I was in Germany back in '06 and was around a bunch of Estonian military and they were using them. I had no idea what they were. They taught me the basics. I bought my own in '06 and really they have been my primary tool since then. Still strong. Still lean. Still flexible. Best investment of my entire life.
One hundred percent my friend I'm in my late 40s and did gym training for years. I feel fitter and dare I say stronger on my day to day work from using kettlebells.
"Get outside" he says, in the California sunshine, meanwhile here in UK I can hardly hear him for the ☔⛈☔battering on the window. I might pick up a kettlebell tomorrow, but it's going to be in the gym! 😉
I feel and look better since exercising with kettlebells for the past 6 months than 30 odd years of weights in gyms. Who knew that kettlebells were so versatile
Mark, Your instructional style is excellent. I always get something from each of your videos I watch. Do you have a name for your movement at 0:54? Sort of an alternating double KB bent press? Would love a video on the fine points if there isn't one already. I tried some of these with a pair of 16kgs today and have a journey to go on teaching my hips to move rather than my waist ... still, they felt pretty good. Cheers and thanks!
Revisiting bodyweight101, doing it after a low rep double kettlebell strength program. This is a great tetris combination, the bodyweight session is a nice bit of cardio but also, it's doable, and along with warm up / down, it eases out the tension after the heavy clean & press. And its noticably hitting the chest with the planking.
Awesome video! Recently got a kettlebell and immediately threw my low back out trying swings 😭 When I get back into it I'm wondering if a squat program might be better as I build up some back muscle! I'm open to input from anyone 👋
Quick question: did you get an adjustable weight kettlebell? Quickpoint : I wrote a program called intro to kettlebell we abbreviate that as ITK. To help people build their fundamental structure so that we can avoid throwing out backs by trying to jump into swings. Two things we can do Get an adjustable weight bill so that we can make the bell an appropriate weight Second break down skills into smaller and smaller pieces and them with light weights first and then heavyweights overtime so that we can build the fundamental course strength to get to a proper swing program
I’ve had rotator cuff issues on and off for a years, but since I’ve started incorporating kettlebell halos into my warm-up, no more pain. I alternate the direction each rep and bring the kettlebell down towards my stomach to get a full range of motion. Obviously, start light and build up. Hope it helps
@randompep Only squat as low as you can pain free. And when you squat try and use a slant board or wedge so that it takes ankle mobility out of the equation. Also if you are able to try and do single leg training so that you resolve any imbalances between the two sides. Do hinge exercises so that you are training glutes and hamstrings. Stronger hamstrings=stronger knees. Let me know if this helps.
Listen, you and me gonna fight, but not now, when your old and fat and im fit and strong, its an ego thing, that aside. im sure youll still make me drop the soap, but, meh, excuse the but pun. :* :E make that break dancing video ashe ol :D
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Lifelong powerlifter, lived with low back issues for forever. Kettlebells and sandbags have completely overhauled my physical preparedness and eliminated 98% of my low back problems.
I did powerlifting for a couple years and suffered back pain for half a decade, kettlebells also made a huge difference for me in reducing/eliminating back pain
Awesome! Any program recommendation for Sandbag/KB?
@@Nicg I don't follow an established program, but I do a lot of rucking with sandbags and a lot of complexes: sandbag clean/press/carry, kettlebell snatch/squat/press/TGU, that kind of thing.
I'm one of those people who sits a lot, usually in front of the screen. I have been using kettle bells for a short while and I do get pain in my lower back while sitting, working at my desk. I 3 kettle bells but have one next to me, like a pet. I just did the 2 sets of the hands underneath squat while watching this video and the relief was amazing!! I love kettle bells. Thanks for sharing.
That's what I need to do too. Just keep a kettlebell at my desk
@Dale21B yes sir!👏🏿
I work in digital. Same issues. Lower back problems since my 20s. 2 years ago got my first set of 12kgs. Now I’m 24kg on the regular and drop 50 swings on my breaks at work. Working from home and having a bell nearby is a lifesaver.
I started mountain biking again after 30 years, and I’m a LOT more ready for trails than I ever thought I would be. It’s amazing to be 50 and feeling more capable than when I was 25… kettlebells, sandbags and clubs. Who needs a gym? I got the Canadian prairies. 😅
@@IdrisFashan I'm exaxctly in the same situation and I completely agree, who needs a gym? An incredible tool, I preach about the life changing potential of kettle bells to anyone who cares to listen.. 😅
Always a fantastic motivation.
One of the reasons I love using kettlebells 😎💪🙏
The material and demonstrations you give us for free are amazing. I found your channel about a year ago and I left the gym bro world behind and have been doing nothing but Kettlebells, Mace, club, and calisthenics training ever since. I also do some restorative yoga in the evenings. Have never felt better. I yawn at the thought of isolation movements now...seems so dull and boring.
one thing you can do for fun -- put the kettle bell in a back pack and go for a hike. then, when you get to a peak or a promentary, take the kettle bell out and do some exercises
Been using free weights for decades while my kettlebells got limited use (in my 60's). The movements in this video are forcing me to look at kettlebells harder...seems like they facilitate overall body engagement. Great video btw.
Unilateral training=crossbody stabilization=human gainz 💪
I fixed a lot of my shoulder impingement and anterior pelvic tilt just by doing farmer’s walks… 16kg and 20kg. It works.
I retired from the Army in 2022 after 22 years. I was in Germany back in '06 and was around a bunch of Estonian military and they were using them. I had no idea what they were. They taught me the basics. I bought my own in '06 and really they have been my primary tool since then. Still strong. Still lean. Still flexible. Best investment of my entire life.
One hundred percent my friend I'm in my late 40s and did gym training for years. I feel fitter and dare I say stronger on my day to day work from using kettlebells.
"Get outside" he says, in the California sunshine, meanwhile here in UK I can hardly hear him for the ☔⛈☔battering on the window.
I might pick up a kettlebell tomorrow, but it's going to be in the gym! 😉
Outstanding content! Real life workable routines for real people time to get back to basics.
God bless you Mark
Thank you! 🎉 Best kb channel ❤
As usual, gold. Super inspirational.
This was great. Thank you for sharing
Love the goblet squat. It’s done wonders for my hips and squat depth
Great information, thank you
New to this channel! Just 👍and subscribed. Great advice! Good clear speaker! No music! Fantastic!ThX!💪
Love ALL your vids!!! Be Kettlebell STRONG ❤
I really appreciate these videos
Appreciate the videos
I’m trying to transition from powerlifting to kettle bells and it’s been real dang frustrating
Nice tutorial! ❤
I feel and look better since exercising with kettlebells for the past 6 months than 30 odd years of weights in gyms.
Who knew that kettlebells were so versatile
got my first kettlebell recently cuz I realised my conditioning is terrible. This is absolute gold! can't believe it's free 😂
nice, never thought about combining squats with presses.
Mark, Your instructional style is excellent. I always get something from each of your videos I watch. Do you have a name for your movement at 0:54? Sort of an alternating double KB bent press? Would love a video on the fine points if there isn't one already. I tried some of these with a pair of 16kgs today and have a journey to go on teaching my hips to move rather than my waist ... still, they felt pretty good. Cheers and thanks!
Agreed.
That’s a windmill.
Looks like a good excuse to have a squat day. Nice video Mark.
Really helpful. Thanks.
Revisiting bodyweight101, doing it after a low rep double kettlebell strength program.
This is a great tetris combination, the bodyweight session is a nice bit of cardio but also, it's doable, and along with warm up / down, it eases out the tension after the heavy clean & press. And its noticably hitting the chest with the planking.
Excellent video =). Also, it was a video or two ago that forward shoulder rolls were shown. I hope that rolls make more appearances on this channel 🤞
Nice🎉🎉
What is that exercise at 0.56 , I don't know if I've seen a video for that one?
Awesome video! Recently got a kettlebell and immediately threw my low back out trying swings 😭
When I get back into it I'm wondering if a squat program might be better as I build up some back muscle! I'm open to input from anyone 👋
Quick question: did you get an adjustable weight kettlebell?
Quickpoint : I wrote a program called intro to kettlebell we abbreviate that as ITK. To help people build their fundamental structure so that we can avoid throwing out backs by trying to jump into swings.
Two things we can do
Get an adjustable weight bill so that we can make the bell an appropriate weight
Second break down skills into smaller and smaller pieces and them with light weights first and then heavyweights overtime so that we can build the fundamental course strength to get to a proper swing program
All I have at the moment is a 35lb but I will definitely be checking out your program! Thanks for the response!
Anything on squatting with the kettlebell overhead?
Do you suggest starting at the swing program or a more basic program if out of shape and "Deconditioned"?
it bothers me how much of a straight foot drill sergeant you can be but then angle your feet as much as I have to to avoid knee creaking and pain.
Стопудово! :D
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good
Can you make a video on medball slams please? I know you have slamball vids but you tend to drop more than slam
Go Mark! Like that bike!
I had rotator cuff surgery 9 months ago, any kettlebell tips or exercises you'd recommend? (Besides just using lighter weight?)
Start doing single hand club training if possible. Do inside Circle, outside Circle and shield cast with each hand 💪
I had a similar surgery. Starting a single hand club program and progressing in weight has helped a ton. Start light and take your time
it has to be the Indian clubs?
@@cioran1754 I started with a 10 lb steel club and worked up to 25 lbs SH
I’ve had rotator cuff issues on and off for a years, but since I’ve started incorporating kettlebell halos into my warm-up, no more pain. I alternate the direction each rep and bring the kettlebell down towards my stomach to get a full range of motion. Obviously, start light and build up. Hope it helps
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Squats... what about ppl with bad knees?
Do what you can. Depends on what is "bad" about your knees, different conditions call for different approaches.
@@farstrider79 Yeah, I already do what I can including loosing weight to get over it. Generally, by bad knee I mean having pain with deeper squats.
@randompep Only squat as low as you can pain free. And when you squat try and use a slant board or wedge so that it takes ankle mobility out of the equation. Also if you are able to try and do single leg training so that you resolve any imbalances between the two sides. Do hinge exercises so that you are training glutes and hamstrings. Stronger hamstrings=stronger knees. Let me know if this helps.
Yeah, they are, because they're sure as shit not for making gains!
So strength sports like weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman don’t exist. Good job champ
"Like no other" = just in a different way; not better, "champ".
They would benefit from this conditioning. Try powerlifting as conditioning for martial arts. Good luck with that, champ.
Adventure training? 😂
Listen, you and me gonna fight, but not now, when your old and fat and im fit and strong, its an ego thing, that aside. im sure youll still make me drop the soap, but, meh, excuse the but pun. :* :E make that break dancing video ashe ol :D