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    • DougNgD
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      So I mentioned before that about this time last year, my shoulder gave out on me and I was in a tremendous amount of pain

      I couldn't even do a seated shoulder press with a 35lb dumbell in each hand (well, my left could but my right shoulder would be in tremendous pain and then give out)

      So I started DDPYoga to fix myself, then started with the Skogg Kettlebell System after my shoulder felt good again. I've been on Virtual Skogg since Thanksgiving

      This is today with that same shoulder. 80lb single handed kettlebell clean and press

      All you guys with fitness goals: you can do it

      Doubters can suck it

      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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      • derivative666D
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        Inspiring

        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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        • derivative666D
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          Body is still tired from lvl 2 roots from Friday. Tomorrows lvl 2 roots should be interesting.

          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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          • Finn666F
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            ^ hang in there mate…

            looks like my body needed a break from all the sport i did during the last month, so my right knee (the meniscus) decided to eventually snap while playing soccer! need to get a MRT done to be 100% sure though...cruciate ligament rupture isn't shut out! 😠

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            • derivative666D
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              Sorry to hear man, keep your head up!

              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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              • seanoconoS
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                Let's hope it's just a sprain, Finn.

                I wish you a speedy recovery. Attitude is everything, so I know you'll be fine.

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                • bagley920B
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                  Praying for you Rafa, I know exactly how it feels bro

                  If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                  • Finn666F
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                    thanks a lot gents. hope i´ll soon have that MRT and with that some clarification!
                    if all works out right, i should be going to the gym in about 2 weeks again!

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                    • Finn666F
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                      happy to announce that it´s "just" a twisted knee…nothing´s busted, so no surgery needed! thank god...

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                      • seanoconoS
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                        Great news, Rafa.

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                        • zhivagoZ
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                          Just a quick thought from ol Z here.

                          When training with kettlebells form is so important. If your form is off your really cheating yourself. The reason I mention this is because it's easy to get wrapped up in trying to go to a heavier bell to early. Perfect form with lighter weight is much more important in the long run.

                          Probably just reminding myself here but if anybody else needs that lesson, there ya go.

                          Carry on

                          Zhivago

                          MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                          G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                          • ChrisC
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                            Preach on, Z. 🙂

                            Just to add to that, bad form with kettlebells can really mess you up physically.  Since the motions work your core muscles a lot, if you're not careful, you're going to injure your lower back.  Definitely pay attention to form and don't move up too quickly in weight.  You may feel less badass swinging a 15 lb. bell, but it will pay off in the long run.

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                            • DougNgD
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                              Every once in awhile I got back to using a lighter kettle bell (like every six weeks) and really pay attention to my form to make sure I haven't taken up any bad habits

                              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                              • ChrisC
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                                Finally!  The truth about that 5 lb. kettlebell comes out…

                                Seriously, what does that thing look like?  A golf ball with a handle welded on top?

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                                • DougNgD
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                                  @Chris:

                                  Finally!  The truth about that 5 lb. kettlebell comes out…

                                  Seriously, what does that thing look like?  A golf ball with a handle welded on top?

                                  More like a tennis ball

                                  I do have a five, but it hasn't been touched since Jody first started

                                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                  • derivative666D
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                                    Z preach on, its funny you say this. This week I actually went back to the 12kg bell. I could feel myself breaking form with the 16kg bell.

                                    "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                    • injunjackI
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                                      And easy way to strenghten your core is to do simple one hand swings. + you need to watch your form while doing it. That is also a simple way to get the form right, imho

                                      ( I need to get back to training,,,hope my shoulders will take it now)

                                      basics for girevoy sport…;-) (I might have posted this before, She's a world Champion, Ladies over 40, 63kg's)

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                                      • DougNgD
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                                        What happened to your shoulders?

                                        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                        • injunjackI
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                                          Getting old happened. Just some random pain in certain movements. They are pretty ok atm.

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                                          • G
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                                            Alright, I just started with the Skogg system and I dig it so far.  The only problem is that the top of my forearm/wrist hurts from the kettlebell basically bouncing on top of it.  I read that that's a sign that I need a heavier bell, is that true?

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