Which kettlebell weight should I buy?

 

Kettlebells have been gaining in popularity for the last decade. Pavel Tsatsoulin was the main driver of a movement that started from "What you use cowbells to train" to mainstream level with DVD sets delivering kettlebells for free with their program (hint, as this kettlebell comes for free, you guessed it, its crap). This article takes my experience with kettlebells and walks you through the major principles. As I do not own many different kettlebells myself, because I am simple and did my research on my first time purchase, refer to the links at the end of the article if you want to know details about specific models and learn from others.

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebell

Where to buy kettlebell sets?

 

For the impatient, skip to the end of this post to find links to places where you can buy kettlebells. For everyone who came here to learn and shorten their research process from two days to one read of a post, get the details. I personally swing a 32kg kettlebell with no problem and have been following the simple and sinister program by Pavel Tsatsoulin religiously for a year. 

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebell

Can kettlebells build muscle

 

Kettlebells can be used to build mass. There are many other levers which are more important which influence whether your body builds muscle or not. Using  barbells or kettlebells to create the stimulus is an afterthought to most other factors in the equation like food, sleep, execution of the movements and intensity. Now that the obvious question is out of the way I hope you enjoy the details which lead to this statement. 

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, German Volume Training, Kettlebell

72. Deadlift Dynamite quotes which will make you pull more

This is a collection of Andy Bolton and Pavel Tsatsoulin quotes which will make you pull more weight. I highly recommend that you read their book Deadlift Dynamite in full from which these are taken:

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Topics: Lift stronger, Deadlift, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding

 

Can fitness improve in a week?

Yes, you can improve your fitness in a week. The lower your level of fitness the more likely it will become to make significant improvements in the first week. You will be more likely to have breakthroughs on cardio than on strength within this timeframe. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Run Faster, Fitness

 

Smolov for intermediates

 

Smolov is a program which you can consider to prove your manhood. It is one of these things which are stupid to do if you look at it rationally and are yet very cool once you have done them. Intermediates are in my opinion ready for the workload if they do some additional homework I have outlined in this post. Still, I believe, Smolov is the most fun to do and makes the most sense when you are at an elite stage and do not care about competitions.

Topics: Lift stronger, Smolov, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

 

Can I kettlebell train every day?

 

The short answer is no, as you will get sick and have other commitments. As the question in itself lacks context this article will provide the necessary scenarios, workouts, and rep schemes and look at the question under which circumstances it could be a yes.

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Topics: Lift stronger, Kettlebell

Better breathing makes your squat stronger

 

This is the insight from multiple experts on squatting combined with my experience under the bar for the squat. The outlined misconceptions and underused techniques are seldom performed in commercial gyms. If you want to get ahead on your squat, build proper tension through mastering your breath.

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat

 

Smolov for beginners

 

This is an article which outlines whether the Smolov squat routine is suitable  for beginners in lifting. For this the basic principles of strength development are being outlined, measuring of one repetition maximums and their relation to body weight is explained and the knowledge is applied to the question of the article. If you want to save time I do not think the program is for beginners and skip to the conclusion to see why. If you want to know more about how strength is developed and find additional sources please read on.

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Smolov, Squat, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Will kettlebell swings burn fat?

The kettlebell swing will burn fat by changing your body composition in favor of muscle mass compared to fat. The exercise itself is unlikely yo create a response in your body which will lead to high amounts of fat being burned. The reasons for this are outlined in the article.

 

Topics: Lift stronger, Food & Diet, Kettlebell