Kettle bells????

mazroo · 10-02-2011 10:53pm #1

Just done the course... Wont say who with BUT.. Some of the moves or techniques can be quite damaging to those with weak lower backs or excessively lordotic? Now I did say it to them BUT they said NOT AT ALLLLLL.. Its not possible but ahh I dunno.. What do you guys think?

cmyk · 10-02-2011 11:07pm

You'll have to be a lot more specific than that.
What do you mean by 'the course'? A class or instructors course? Which exercises are you referring to?

SanoVitae · 10-02-2011 11:14pm

Which kettlebell exercises do you think could be quite damaging?

I did an Instructor Certification training a few years ago. There are still some exercises I don't feel comfortable doing myself, let alone teaching them to a class.

In my opinion, a person needs 1-2-1 training with a coach who can break down the techniques behind each exercise, identify any flaws and then correct them. This takes time and patience.

Kettlebells rule though

mazroo · 11-02-2011 9:25am

I done an instructors course. I noticed when they were doing most swing exercises. Single arm, double arm, alternating arm swing. When they brought their arms to shoulder height then their back was very excessively arched.

cmyk · 11-02-2011 9:40am

Hips (and knees) should be in extension, back shouldn't is my understanding of it, certainly when being done for higher reps. Think a standing plank.

Did you do this course last month by any chance? There are only two of what I'd consider 'reputable' instructor courses currently to my knowledge here. PM me the course details if you can.

DamienH · 11-02-2011 9:43am

You shouldn't be doing any other swings until you have usual, two handed one down. Swing it until you can feel your form breaking up. It's not that hard a movement to learn really. Glutes should be tight at the top, that'll take care of your lower back.

mazroo · 11-02-2011 9:53am

Na guys the back was definitely in excessive extension. I asked for those who are going into the excessive form to soften the knees more to prevent pushing through the lower back! I was told no:rolleyes:

DamienH · 11-02-2011 10:05am

mazroo wrote: »

Na guys the back was definitely in excessive extension. I asked for those who are going into the excessive form to soften the knees more to prevent pushing through the lower back! I was told no:rolleyes:

Well if what you're saying is true, the "course," was ****e. Now in saying that I wouldn't soften my knees either to try and compensate. You're body should be like an inverted L.

Goldfish2010 · 13-02-2011 6:43pm

not a fan of kettlebells, so that does not suprise me - what is wron with good old fashioned dumbells lads??

cmyk · 13-02-2011 7:24pm

Goldfish2010 wrote: »

not a fan of kettlebells, so that does not suprise me - what is wron with good old fashioned dumbells lads??

Different tool for a different job.

dickwod1 · 13-02-2011 7:27pm

just seems to be the new fad ... everyone will be back on dumbells soon

Mellor · 14-02-2011 6:46am

They aren't really an alternative to dumbells, used for different excercises

Transform · 14-02-2011 7:20am

mazroo wrote: »

Na guys the back was definitely in excessive extension. I asked for those who are going into the excessive form to soften the knees more to prevent pushing through the lower back! I was told no:rolleyes:

Lifting a bag off the floor could damage your back so it would be no diferent with a kettlebell

Dan John has a great way of explaining almost anything. Here he is doing his thing on KB swings- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVEReOq5Jgs

Kettle bells????

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