I have no idea who coined it, but the appropriately named monster kettlebell should only be used by serious lifters. While there is no set definition, it's assumed that any kettlebell weighing over 100 lbs. fits that description. Unless you're Hercules, exercises that require the kettlebell to be lifted overhead are near impossible. Typically, exercises with monster kettlebells include squats, rows, and deadlifts.
In a detailed post, several points are made as to how they came to this decision. Interestingly enough, every one of the 8 points starts off with the word "Facebook". If it wasn't clear before, CrossFit is pointing the blame squarely on the social media giant. I'm not going to cover every point, but there are a couple that really stuck out to me.
Even though at this time I've had several kettlebells at my disposal, I've naturally stuck with my current weight and haven't touched the others in quite some time. That is until now. I wanted a workout that incorporates 3 different sized kettlebells while still providing a challenge. Surprisingly, I believe I've accomplished just that.
For as long as we saw it coming and wondered about how it would change the world of technology, virtual reality has been somewhat unpredictable since reaching the consumer market. We’re a few years in now, and things have moved at a slower pace than expected. But now, affordable headsets are coming out, the number of games and applications available is growing larger, and VR is becoming more familiar and more useful. It’s now fair to ask how it may ultimately affect our exercise habits.
There are a variety of different exercises that can be done to strengthen your core muscles. Those muscles, the ones that are located around your pelvis, are important for balance and stability. A floor exercise like the bridge is an example of one such core exercise that can be integrated into a workout or used as a warm-up. However, when it comes to working out multiple muscles at the same time, no other piece of gym equipment does more in less time than the kettlebell. Especially when using them in flows.
There are dozens of various exercises that can be performed with kettlebells. Many of them target multiple muscle groups at the same time. While it's great to have so many options, it can be a bit overwhelming for beginners. However, what if you could get a full-body workout with just 6 kettlebell exercises? A workout that will build strength and burn fat. That's what the Skogg System kettlebell program was designed to do.
Muscle and Motion created a short video showing a skeletal frame with muscles performing the kettlebell swing. If you've ever wondered what is happening inside your body as you perform kettlebell exercises, this video details the effects on your muscles and body. It also illustrates the proper technique of the swing, specifically the importance of keeping your back straight throughout the entire movement.
This program that he created teaches the fundamentals of the most popular kettlebell exercises. Over the course of 21 days, I was able to learn so much more than I had by viewing countless other videos over the past year. While I'm only a kettlebell enthusiast, I really try to work on my technique and skill. Many other tutorials will show you how to perform these exercises correctly.
First off I'm a huge admirer of Eric Leija. I'm not sure if he is the originator of kettlebell flows, but it was this workout that introduced me to them. It's a workout that I still do regularly to this day and has me feeling satisfied but exhausted at the end. Accumulating nearly 500K followers on Instagram, he's established himself as one of the premier trainers among the kettlebell community. So when I was browsing my newsfeed and came across the video below, I thought it deserved more notice than the one-sentence article on the FOX 7 website.
If you're like me and want to lose weight quickly by working out with kettlebells, you need to check out the video in this post. The kettlebell exercises featured aren't overly complex but they will challenge you! It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an experienced kettlebell user, this workout by Chandler Marchman is great for all fitness levels.
