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Kettlebells2

This workout describes some more advanced kettlebell exercises. [ID: workout17]

Exercises

First time: Do 1 set, 10 reps of each exercise

Here are 4 more advanced exercises using a single kettlebell (SK):

1. SK Chest swing
2. SK Cheat clean- raise the kettlebell to your shoulder
3. SK Floor press - lie on your back with knees bent and feet on the floor; raise kettlebell with one hand
4. SK figure eight - from squat, rotate the kettlebell around one leg and the other

Video: In this excellent video, the instructor (John Wolf of Onnit) provides both an explanation and an example for each of the exercises above..."What's up, youtube" (smile), www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQNvxEOhRBM

Details

Progressions:

• More reps, try 2 sets
• Slowly, safely increase kettlebell weight...maintain control and proper form

Try this workout first: Kettlebells1, intro, workout16.htm

Little help

Repeat: This is a great kettlebell intro from Onnit, www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQNvxEOhRBM

Article: "How kettlebell workouts can take your fitness to the next level" by NASM, blog.nasm.org/how-kettlebell-workouts-can-take-your-fitness-to-the-next-level