Kettlebell Training

Technique First: A Case for Kettlebell Safety

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By Steven Khuong, CSCS

 

As the kettlebell become more mainstream, it is pertinent that ripped hands, bruised forearms, and torn ligaments not become synonymous with the tool.  Independent of any dichotomy regarding styles or programming, people using kettlebells or teaching with them have a responsibility to protect themselves and others from injury in the process.

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The development of Explosive Power

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Power is the ability to apply maximum strength in the shortest possible time. Think of jumping and throwing events, and Olympic weightlifting.


Power/ Explosive strength is the strength quality most relevant to sports and is something that has to be developed with specific training.

 

Maximal strength is an essential strength quality for all athletes to develop.

But you must realise that it takes about 0.3 to 0.4 second to develop maximal strength.

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Breathing for Jerks;)

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One of the factors that limit how many reps you can take with your jerks is the way you breathe. Inefficient breathing sends your heart rate sky high, and interrupts your repetitions groove. To last a long set, there’s no point rushing. You have to time your efforts and follow a certain number of reps per minute: it is called pacing.

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Circuit training

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There is a reason people love circuit training. It is fun!

In my classes, I first introduce the techniques I want them to practice that day, and we work with some timed sets on some exercises and for reps with others. At the end of the class,  it is time for some mixed circuit training.

World Champion Vasily Ginko was the person who introduced me to the most variation in training.

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The strange case of Mr Lopatin

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People are still debating whether max strength is all that relevant to kettlebell sport. Some say it is impossible to be strong without lifting heavy, and more strength means more endurance.

Maybe they are right, but who cares, if your name is Lopatin.

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