Kettlebells

where would you go about getting one of them? and what weight would be good? i was thinking 20-40. probably. i can swing around a 25 lb plate pretty easily.

219 weight trying to lower 217 now. 2 months later. lol.
250 bench
305 squat
345 deadlift

If you check out Dragondoor's website, you can find them there.  Spri I think has them as well.  I got mine at a Fitness convention for a $1 a pound.  If you can find a place like that (check out this website http://www.jesupgym.com/ ) you'll find something in line w/ what you want.  Starting off w/ 20 25 lbs ok for form, but if you are a strong guy, you'll easily progress to something heavier.  CAUTION, get well-educated on proper technique.  It's not about "throwing" a weight around.  It's a hell of a posterior core training workout!  Phew!  : )

I will never be done learning.... 
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Long term goal: Maintain 13%
Currently: 9.5%

ok thanks any sites for videos/explanation of work outs i can do with them? i only know a few things to do with them and im wanting it for core/posterior work so it sounds like its what i need. was using it for rotater cuff work too. spinnin in circles with it.

219 weight trying to lower 217 now. 2 months later. lol.
250 bench
305 squat
345 deadlift

the typical male starting KB weight is obviously dependent on the person however a solid choice would be 35lbs.

dragon door.com has a ton of exercises and such and some KB as well.  they ar every expensive from that site.  i would suggest
wateman.com.  their KB are price roughly 1.79 per lbs while many others are into the $2 area.

swings are your base exercise to learn and master.

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thanks a lot! both of you helped me a ton.

219 weight trying to lower 217 now. 2 months later. lol.
250 bench
305 squat
345 deadlift

what did you end up getting regarding the weight of your bell?

have you used KB before? 

some of the movement will take a little practice to master.  I use kettlebells weekly and love them.  there are some exercises that will make your forearm sore until done properly due to the position of the bell.

if you have any other questions regarding KB let me know.

DBB's Thread Jack Police

Wayne,

i use KB very frequently.  if you need any assistance just let me know.

if you are new to them i will warn you that it will take a little practice to master the movements.  Your forearm will be sore but once you master those movement (snatches and cleans) you will be fine.

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20 lb its all they had at walmart and my forearms should be fine i work grip a bit with farmers walk and fat bar curls.

219 weight trying to lower 217 now. 2 months later. lol.
250 bench
305 squat
345 deadlift

what i meant by forearms was not your grip strength.  typically you hold the KB so that the bell rests on your forearm.  look it up and youll see. 

the movements require a rotation of the kettle bell that ultimately will bring the bell resting on your forearm.  if proper techinque is not used it will bash into your forearm causing discomfort.

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as long as it doesnt snap i should be ok. :P thanks for warning.

219 weight trying to lower 217 now. 2 months later. lol.
250 bench
305 squat
345 deadlift