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02-27-2008, 11:31 PM
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Kettlebell Training
Are Kettlebells good for MMA conditioning/strength training? Anyone like them more than traditional dumbells?
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02-27-2008, 11:40 PM
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I saw some MMA kettlebells on Ironmind the other day. Apparently they target the muscle groups used in grappling and striking better than normal kettlebells. You should check it out: IronMind MMA Kettlebells
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02-27-2008, 11:57 PM
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Kettlebells are great for MMA. They help with your power and speed.
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02-28-2008, 12:05 AM
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Kettlebells are a good tool, but they are very pricey. I have a pair of 35 lb kettlebells that I use for various things, but I don't want to buy any more because of the cost. I use them for swings, farmers walks, and object to grab while doing band sprints, for certain ab workouts, etc. 35 lbs isn't a bad weight to have, depending on how big you are. I'm 160 at the moment.
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02-28-2008, 12:08 AM
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I would look into making a homemade KB before spending money on them buying from a store, as they are cheaper ways to make them. Doing a search in S&P will turn up several variations. KB's can be great but they are overpriced and a Dumbbell is just as good if not better in a lot of cases.
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03-01-2008, 02:00 AM
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I personally love kettlebells. I find it much easier to perform dynamic power movements, such as the snatch, than with a barbell. They are a bit pricey, but you just have to remember that kettlebell training is just a means to an end. It's simply another tool to add to your arsenal of conditioning methods. They are no more superior and no more inferior than other modes of training.
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03-01-2008, 11:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barut
I saw some MMA kettlebells on Ironmind the other day. Apparently they target the muscle groups used in grappling and striking better than normal kettlebells. You should check it out: IronMind MMA Kettlebells |
LMAO
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03-01-2008, 11:45 AM
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Best KB in the history of KB's... the home made, shot loadable (up to 150 lbs) kettlebell:
Made for me, for free... TEH PWN MOTHER FUCKERS!
oh, and kettlebells are an overpriced tool, not a full training regimen.
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03-01-2008, 11:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barut
I saw some MMA kettlebells on Ironmind the other day. Apparently they target the muscle groups used in grappling and striking better than normal kettlebells. You should check it out: IronMind MMA Kettlebells |
Haha, I was actually kind of confused that you would say something like this, and that IM would put out an MMA KB...
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03-01-2008, 12:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Urban
Best KB in the history of KB's... the home made, shot loadable (up to 150 lbs) kettlebell:
Made for me, for free... TEH PWN MOTHER FUCKERS!
oh, and kettlebells are an overpriced tool, not a full training regimen. |
The only drawback is that you can get lead poisoning from just looking at this thing.
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