So a co-worker just stopped by my desk telling me the joys of Kettlebells
Just so happened I had recent seen this video after reading up on Lynn Thompson
Say what you will about Lynn and the odd way everybody seems to want to tell all who will hear about how strong and Fast Lynn is, they do look interesting and a neat way to add muscle and fight fat.
So anybody use them? What would be a good set to buy where I won’t kill myself on the price, but not get shit equipment, and any books or DVDs on how to put the hurtin’ on my fat ass whilst not damaging my house and back?
These are used in training at the TKD gym that my son goes to. I’ll be talking to some of the guys there in a few weeks and these were to be part of the topic of discussion.
Awesome! Let me know!
More Kettlebell!!1!
I’m guessing, but I think that Lynn probably likes his vittles a bit too much, and isn’t willing to put forth the extended cardio and and dietary restrictions that would result in a slimmer physique. His training appears to be of the sort that Sumo wrestlers engage in, i.e., sparring, grappling, weights, with focus on lower-body strength. This results in a physique shape like a pyramid, narrow at the top and broad at the bottom, which is directly opposite to the usual Western standard of physique, which is modeled on an inverted pyramid (broad at top, narrow down below).
I’m guessing, also, that Lynn might give you a very bad few minutes in a fight, but would run out of gas after those few minutes had passed. In boxing terms, he’d be looking for the quick knockout, knowing he couldn’t go the distance.
Of course, if he’s got a history of marathons and/or Iron Man competition in his background, I’ll be the first to say I was wrong.
Yeah I’m done with all of that. I’m willing to admit I could be wrong, and I did that….still when you got an army of creepy yes-men who all feel obligated to say how strong, fast, and awesome you are with a bunch of VERY short jump-cuts, I scratch my head.
People say Caleb over at gun-nuts is SCARY fast. I personally know him (tho I’ve never hit the range with the guy) I know he’s small and all muscle…but the videos he posts nobody yacks on how fast he is….but watch the videos…dude’s quick…or they ran the tape double-speed.
I’m not saying he’s fat and out-of-shape anymore. I am saying he’s starting to give me the creeps.
If you spend more than 20 seconds telling me about yourself without getting to the point of the video, I will shut you off.
I won’t care who you are until I see what you’re selling.
Yep, you saw it too. CREEEEEEPY
Back to kettlebells; the US .mil likes them for their utility, versatility and ease of handling for deployed troops. Not much you can do with traditional weight training apparatus you can’t do with kettlebells and basic calistenics (push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, etc). Walmart is probably your cheapest/easiest source for a reasonably priced selection.
FYI, I recommend starting out with a low weight/high rep routine and build slowly from there. As you pretty much would any weight-oriented training regimen.
Yeah my general philosophy is low weight high reps anyway. I have no idea about what is best for building muscle/strength, I’m just looking to get in better shape and lose weight, and I know lots of good reps with low weight will do all that without risk of injury. I only move up in weight when my number of reps becomes tedious before I get fatigue.
I’m partial to sledge hammer exercises.
Similar to kettles and free-weights but instead you use a light sledge.
Though with all weights make sure you have a clear area to exercise in.
Yup, that’s the right time to go up in weight.