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  1. simo74

    Bodyweight conditioning ideas or challenges ?

    So this old git need to get his body moving again. Want to add some conditioning sessions in early morning to fire up the metabolism and get moving. Looking for some ideas boys, quick conditioning sessions or challenges. What have you got for me !?
  2. Ben

    Kettlebells

    For sale in Ballarat, what do you reckon I'd get for them? 2 x 8kg 2 x 12kg 2 x 16kg 1 x 24kg 1 x 32kg 1 x 64kg
  3. H

    Kettlebell Swings Russian or American

    Nice little article regarding Russian vs American swings. I think it's relevant here as (well I believe anyway) Crossfit is the reason for the American swing. http://breakingmuscle.com/kettlebells/rationalizing-the-swing-why-the-american-swing-is-wrong
  4. chocchillimango

    Kettlebell Training & Technique

    This IronEdge article has almost all the go to links, vids and articles you need to learn how to use kettlebells properly ... to get the most out of them as well as use them safely. It's an excellent post. For anyone who is self-taught or cannot/will not go to get some proper coaching in how...
  5. B

    The Ultimate Kettlebell Workout

    The Ultimate Kettlebell Workout Here are some interesting factoids about kettlebells. A kettlebell’s center of gravity actually shifts during the course of the exercise. Kettlebells are similar to everyday objects that you lift up everyday (i.e. overstuffed briefcases, grocery bags, toddlers...
  6. P

    Ironedge v Force USA Adjustable Kettlebell

    Anyone have any experience with these products ? Just wondering which one is better Force USA Adjustable Kettlebell - Up to 32kg and 32kg Adjustable Kettlebell - Iron Edge Fitness Equipment - Train Smarter
  7. kaz

    Front Squats: Barbell vs. Kettlebell.

    I have always struggled with Front squat "lack of" mobility in the shoulders and wrists, so instead of using a barbell, I had to use Kettlebells as demonstrated in the below video (Crossfit days), are KB Front squats any different to BB squats? NQgcit05dFs
  8. kaz

    Kettlebell Training

    My earliest memories of strength training are vivid images of Kettlebells. A tiny 4kg KB shoved at my feet and told to swing it....! Over the next 2 years I learnt the basics and have developed my own drills, or learnt from others. These days I stick to 10minute conditioning drills or Tabata...
  9. A

    Kettlebell Pentathlon Leaderboard

    Kettlebell Sport Pentathlon - Kettlebell Pentathlon: Strength and Conditioning Test Primal Movers Info Video: What is The Kettlebell Pentathlon? All exercises are a single timed set of 6 minutes. Kettlebell is not put down till the end of the time limit. If you put down the bell, that's the...
  10. P

    mechanical demands of kettlebell swing exercise

    mechanical demands of kettlebell swing exercise http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Abstract The aims of this study were to establish mechanical demands of kettlebell swing exercise, and provide context by comparing them to mechanical demands of back squat and jump squat exercise. Sixteen men...
  11. littlebloke

    Cheap kettlebells

    We've updated all of our kettlebell prices. These are dark grey hammertone, cast iron bells with a rubber foot, and some pretty good postage - plus you get 5% off by mentioning AUSBB. Individual prices are: 4kg $16.00 6kg $23.00 8kg $27.00 10kg...
  12. B

    Iron Edge/Aus Kettlebell Rubber Weight Plates - Any good??

    I was looking to buy some weight plates and in particular coloured ones if possible, i came across Kettlebells - Iron Edge Fitness Equipment - Train Smarter and they have a weight set of 157kg of Olympic Coloured Rubber Weights on there. I was wondering whether its good or bad that their plates...
  13. pistachio

    The Kettlebell Shop

    Anyone ordered from these guys? $3.50/kg and $20 flat shipping to all major cities in Australia. Sounds pretty damn cheap, especially the shipping as shipping to Perth on weights is ridiculous. The Kettlebell Shop - Kettlebells only $3.50/kg, and cheap freight!
  14. TrentZor

    PTC sydney vs brisbane 64kg kettlebell swing comp

    OK the comp is as below this is for bragging rights and epeen. Rules - 1. The 64kg kettlebell has to be at least parrallel. 2. This has to be filmed 3. Do as many as u can and the tallys will be put up here 4. You can use the momentum to keep going.. no rest.. and this has to be performed at...
  15. Ben

    Kettlebell complexes

    Post up any you might have, as well as best time.
  16. katie

    Kettlebell workouts

    I've complied a list of kettlebell complexes from the forum and Markos' newsletters. (They're probably all Markos' at the moment, but I was hoping people would chip in with their own complexes too, or good KB exercises - always looking for something new to try!) * Try this. Get 2 x 20kg KB's or...
  17. kindred

    What do women look for in a gym?

    Same as above :)
  18. kindred

    Should i buy a kettlebell?

    If i use a kettlebell should i continue doing my normal weights program? How can i merge my freeweights (dumbbells etc ) with a kettle bell? What weight should i get as a male? Do i need 2? Are they worth it or are they just the latest gimick?
  19. E

    Workout Routines

    Here is a routine that splits your body in two. You can use this and double it for a 4 day/week workout. Or pick up similar exersizes in the other routines to mix things up. Workout-1 Incline DB.............................3 x 10-15 Flye.......................................3 x 10-15 Wide...
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