Most “fitness TH-camrs” eventually make terrible content because there’s only so many ways you can talk about the basics- and end up making intentionally controversial clickbaity videos. You on the other hand do the most mature thing: focusing on the basics and making new videos communicating those ideas even clearer. The basics are the most underrated thing that people overlook.
Ive really just found this style of training due to a recent shoulder injury and a coworker recommended club/mace/kb training. Im very green with all this as Ive always trained with barbells. Specifically the big slow lifts. Im not getting any younger (turning 50 later this year) and injury concerns are starting to come to the forefront. What intrigues me the most is the fact that you focus so much on safety and NOT hurting oneself. I know that might seem to be a "no brainer", but many training modalities treat getting hurt like a badge of honor. Ive always thought that was stupid, but have consistently got hurt through 30 years of relatively hard barbell training. Just wanted to say that I am not only interested due to the "real world" or "functional" aspect of this style of training, but also due to the increased awareness of potential injuries. Thanks for incredibly detailed instructions.
I have been swinging for years and have just recently seen the thumbs down. I like it. I do single swings. I have not seen why I need to do hand to hand other than Pavel saying they are better.
Is there ever a time when you start off with gripping the bell with the thumb facing forward instead of backwards 🤔 I have seen some coaches start off with a thumb forward grip. Thanks.
Advanced athletes do that all the time. If you can’t do five minutes of Turkish get up with a 24. Or you cannot run your reverse pyramid training cycle with at least 24k. If you cannot do 200 snatches in 10 minutes with a 24k. Probably don’t point your thumb forward.
I recently heard one coaching que that during a swing - one hand, or two, it doesn't matter - that your shins should stay as straight as possible. Your hips should hinge backwards, rather than dip downwards - like in a squat - which will make your shins angle forwards. What are your thoughts on that?
I think different coaches, use different coaching cues based on the style that they’re attempting to achieve. Hard style is different competition style is different than marathon style. I focus on what I think are the most easy cues to understand in the beginning.. there are plenty of advanced coaches out there. I don’t claim to be coaching advanced advanced techniques I claim to coach the basics in a generally understandable way.
I have to be honest, holding the kettlebell at such an angle in my hands like you do at 15:15 has never worked for me, puts way too much pressure on the top of the forearms.
You have to adapt to proper technique eventually or you will never be able to advance. There is pressure on your forearm in the beginning, your body adapt to the pressure when you train correctly.
I thought the same at the beginning... But after trying it again and again and training with proper technique for a few weeks, my forearms adapted reaaaally quick to the pressure and it doesn't hurt anymore!
Hey Mark, you mentioned that the ITK program runs for 5 cycles. Is it considered a 4wk prog x 5 cycles if run from Mon-Fri. Would a cycle be the same program just run with a new weight or different exercises all together? Be nice to have a rough idea of what it looks like. I do subscribe to TOI and will move on to this as well. Thanks
The program is designed so that people can start with a lightweight repeat things enough times that they actually learn, go up and wait and repeat things until they master the basics. People keep going up in weight, and you could run this program all the way up to 32K if you really really wanted . But in order to master the basics, you have to repeat things until they be becoming in grained, until you change the structure of your brain
Most “fitness TH-camrs” eventually make terrible content because there’s only so many ways you can talk about the basics- and end up making intentionally controversial clickbaity videos.
You on the other hand do the most mature thing: focusing on the basics and making new videos communicating those ideas even clearer. The basics are the most underrated thing that people overlook.
I’ve been KB for a couple of months. Struggled with the clean until today. Much respect for the clear instructions!
This is simply amazing content! Any plans to include a Club Track with the Intro to Kettlebells program similar to the other Intro course?
Ive really just found this style of training due to a recent shoulder injury and a coworker recommended club/mace/kb training. Im very green with all this as Ive always trained with barbells. Specifically the big slow lifts. Im not getting any younger (turning 50 later this year) and injury concerns are starting to come to the forefront. What intrigues me the most is the fact that you focus so much on safety and NOT hurting oneself. I know that might seem to be a "no brainer", but many training modalities treat getting hurt like a badge of honor. Ive always thought that was stupid, but have consistently got hurt through 30 years of relatively hard barbell training. Just wanted to say that I am not only interested due to the "real world" or "functional" aspect of this style of training, but also due to the increased awareness of potential injuries. Thanks for incredibly detailed instructions.
Thank you coach!
Thank you so much!!! You are awesome!!!
I have been swinging for years and have just recently seen the thumbs down. I like it.
I do single swings. I have not seen why I need to do hand to hand other than Pavel saying they are better.
Is there ever a time when you start off with gripping the bell with the thumb facing forward instead of backwards 🤔 I have seen some coaches start off with a thumb forward grip. Thanks.
Advanced athletes do that all the time. If you can’t do five minutes of Turkish get up with a 24. Or you cannot run your reverse pyramid training cycle with at least 24k. If you cannot do 200 snatches in 10 minutes with a 24k. Probably don’t point your thumb forward.
had to freeze frame a few times at the hand changeovers to make sure I was entering thumb in given direction
think I'm there now!
epic help thanks lets see how I feel tomorrow ;-)
Very good tutorial. I discovered kettlebells 9 years ago on a deployment and it allowed be to build great stamina and strength.
Kettle bells and clubs are the absolute best things for strength endurance
Right on brother!
. I'm recovering from a shoulder injury, what excercise can I replace the shoulder press with please?
I recently heard one coaching que that during a swing - one hand, or two, it doesn't matter - that your shins should stay as straight as possible.
Your hips should hinge backwards, rather than dip downwards - like in a squat - which will make your shins angle forwards.
What are your thoughts on that?
I think different coaches, use different coaching cues based on the style that they’re attempting to achieve. Hard style is different competition style is different than marathon style. I focus on what I think are the most easy cues to understand in the beginning.. there are plenty of advanced coaches out there. I don’t claim to be coaching advanced advanced techniques I claim to coach the basics in a generally understandable way.
@@MarkWildman Thank you
I have to be honest, holding the kettlebell at such an angle in my hands like you do at 15:15 has never worked for me, puts way too much pressure on the top of the forearms.
You have to adapt to proper technique eventually or you will never be able to advance. There is pressure on your forearm in the beginning, your body adapt to the pressure when you train correctly.
I thought the same at the beginning... But after trying it again and again and training with proper technique for a few weeks, my forearms adapted reaaaally quick to the pressure and it doesn't hurt anymore!
Well Explained thank you ! Appreciate 💐
Hey Mark, you mentioned that the ITK program runs for 5 cycles. Is it considered a 4wk prog x 5 cycles if run from Mon-Fri. Would a cycle be the same program just run with a new weight or different exercises all together? Be nice to have a rough idea of what it looks like. I do subscribe to TOI and will move on to this as well. Thanks
The program is designed so that people can start with a lightweight repeat things enough times that they actually learn, go up and wait and repeat things until they master the basics.
People keep going up in weight, and you could run this program all the way up to 32K if you really really wanted .
But in order to master the basics, you have to repeat things until they be becoming in grained, until you change the structure of your brain
Hmmm, interesting response@@MarkWildmanyet still vague. I sort of understand but don't