Oh boy, does this ring true! I started with KBs when the pandemic hit, and quickly got the hang of the single KB lifts & reached a decent level in 6 months or so. But then when I jumped up to Dbl KB lifts, I did the 'manly' thing & tried the so-called level 5 stuff before getting adept at the level 4 stuff. And, as you said, I tweaked my back. Luckily, it was only for a few weeks, and nothing serious or permanent. Then I built back up -- slowly -- and took over a year and a half to reach a halfway decent level at dbl KBs...and now 3+ years down the line, I enjoy both dbl & single KB work, and have never looked back...No gym for me now!!
I foolishly jumped into double kettlebells after doing barbell and calisthenics for years. Thankfully I didn't hurt myself but I wish I had had info like this along the way. The double KB press actually feels more natural to my shoulders than the barbell press does though, and I don't feel beat up in my wrists from the KB clean liek I do with lots of bar cleans.
I like the double clean and press exactly because there's no "wiggle room" either you lock everything in place and the kettlebell go up or not. On the other hand a proper double swing eludes me. Something about the plank/lockout position is off for me.
I needed to hear this, I’ve had to back off swings due to a weak knee and clean and press due to shoulder impingement lol. Trying to do too much work on a weak frame!
I'm doing Clean'Em up routine with 25 lbs. I'm 65 Years old , I'm planning to move up to 30lbs. Should I go towards heavy Kettlebells or to do more sets ???? Thank you Geoff for your videos
Double Kettlebell Training = Faster Results. But make sure you're ready for them.
Oh boy, does this ring true!
I started with KBs when the pandemic hit, and quickly got the hang of the single KB lifts & reached a decent level in 6 months or so. But then when I jumped up to Dbl KB lifts, I did the 'manly' thing & tried the so-called level 5 stuff before getting adept at the level 4 stuff.
And, as you said, I tweaked my back. Luckily, it was only for a few weeks, and nothing serious or permanent.
Then I built back up -- slowly -- and took over a year and a half to reach a halfway decent level at dbl KBs...and now 3+ years down the line, I enjoy both dbl & single KB work, and have never looked back...No gym for me now!!
Thanks Geoff! Listening to get into a good mindset for kettlebell RMF. Was kettlebell muscle republished? I'd love to read it
I foolishly jumped into double kettlebells after doing barbell and calisthenics for years. Thankfully I didn't hurt myself but I wish I had had info like this along the way. The double KB press actually feels more natural to my shoulders than the barbell press does though, and I don't feel beat up in my wrists from the KB clean liek I do with lots of bar cleans.
I like the double clean and press exactly because there's no "wiggle room" either you lock everything in place and the kettlebell go up or not.
On the other hand a proper double swing eludes me. Something about the plank/lockout position is off for me.
I needed to hear this, I’ve had to back off swings due to a weak knee and clean and press due to shoulder impingement lol. Trying to do too much work on a weak frame!
Thank you very much Geoff
@Alex Rozentsviag - You're welcome.
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I'm doing Clean'Em up routine with 25 lbs. I'm 65 Years old , I'm planning to move up to 30lbs. Should I go towards heavy Kettlebells or to do more sets ???? Thank you Geoff for your videos
@ignaciogonzalez233 - Nice work! Follow the programming. Then up the load when you're ready.