Kettle bells for training

**DTrain** · 20th January 09, 09:25 PM

Has anybody used kettle bells for training for WFD or WFH? The main advantage is the handle is already there. I know that these are easy to find and could be useful. My only concern is the fixed handle on the weight. It might not hold up to repeated bouncing on the ground--it could break off?

Has anyone tried this? Does it work?

**CelticRanger66** · 22nd January 09, 07:51 AM

I use KB's almost exclusively for training as I was taught in the RANGERS, they are a great total body workout tool. The handles wont come off at least I have never seen them come off. But I would recommend getting instruction in how to use them properly as they can cause alot of damage if you dont know what you are doing!

**vmac3205** · 22nd January 09, 08:24 AM

PrestorJohn uses them as well.

**Prester John** · 22nd January 09, 11:20 AM

I do indeed.

Great for training, cardio and strength! CelticRanger is right, one can swing a kettlebell, but still not do a kettlebell swing.

Rule Number One: Don't fight a kettlebell for space. If the KB wants to be where your head is, it will win. Get out of the way!

If you want to use a kettlebell for throwing, get a steel, loadable one. The iron ones can break at the handle (it does happen), if they fall on them. A steel one which you can load with water, sand, even pennies, will stand up to the wear you are describing.

I have one and I love it. CLICK HERE to see me with it.

They are more expensive, but worth it.

Here are the ones from Atomic Athletic.

http://www.atomicathletic.com/store/...categoryID=101

If you order one, tell Roger Fr. John sent you.

I don't own one of these but they look good!

http://www.artofstrength.com/OnlineS...1/Default.aspx

**medic78** · 23rd January 09, 06:37 PM

i use kettlebells for working out as far as for throwing wfd the fell is just not right with out the chain. for wfh i've used them at games and they seem to work just fine. learn the kb swing 1st get full body work.

**be da veva** · 23rd January 09, 09:30 PM

[QUOTE=Prester John;659098]I do indeed.

I have one and I love it. CLICK HERE to see me with it.

I looked...
I haven't been on the Ironmind site for ages (well, since 2001...)
And I have all the Captains of Crushes. I got up to #3 relatively fast, but I had to put everything on hold because of work and Stuff (long story).
tried to start over again last year, Trainer ok, but #1... man we get weaker when we get older...

OK, back to topic... Sorry...

**CelticRanger66** · 24th January 09, 01:37 PM

Just as an example one time in my unit 1 platoon did regular workouts and my platoon just did kettlebell workouts no other weights or cardio. After 3 months both platoons did the Army PT Test and my entire platoon maxed out the test for our age groups compared to about 45-50% of the other platoon.