August 12, 2007
A Performance-Based Comparison of Kettlebell Methods by Steve Cotter - July 07 CFJ
There is an art to kettlebell lifting and it begins with selecting a formula for success. This article aims to highlight differences among kettlebell training methodologies and to help you understand these differences so you can maximize the productivity of your kettlebell lifting practice.
If you ask someone why they do something a certain way and their answer is "because that is the way it was taught" or "because that is the way everyone else does it," is that a sufficient reason to adopt the same way? I think that would depend greatly upon the performance of the person doing that thing.
It is performance that drives the CrossFit athlete, and it is performance that can be measured and tested. My opinion about kettlebell lifting styles is not necessarily important to your goals. However, rather than just my opinions, what I try to offer here is an analysis that allows you to test and evaluate the two methodologies with respect to your performance and progress.
Link is broken,"not found on server"
Link fixed...you'll be amazed to learn that the year in the filename should have been 07, not 09...
The link is still shown as "The webpage cannot be found." Thanks, it looks like a very interesting article. Bill
Nope; it works fine! ;^)
Tested from 2 different systems, 8 hours apart...if you still have trouble, send me an email (take the NOSPAM out of my addy) and I'll send it to you.
i don't understand the differecne in grip
I don't understand the difference in grip
Fluid style has a hook grip, where you grip the corner of the bell and you hook in the index finger over the thumb. It has an automatic tightening effect on the downswing..(Think locking your oil filter into place on your car).
CI
the day after. I cant bend down to tie my shoes.
my workout
20min. swim timed for laps (10 laps)
30mins bike ride (2.8mi)
db sq (35lbs)10x30 timed 10mins
chest press 35lbs 10x30 time 10 mins
