In Fitness and in Health
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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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a heavier bell would not be my choice, I'd check on your technique. Skogg touches on it a bit and a few quick you tube searches should get you moving in the right direction. What size bell are you using?
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Thank for the help guys. I'm only using a 15 pound bell and while I'm definitely a beginner I wouldn't really say I'm too "weak." The only reason why I mention a heavier bell is because I just looked up my problem and stumbled upon this video which basically looks like what I do. At 1:00 is a good demonstration
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I would work on keeping the bell closer to your body – as demonstrated in the video. If the problem persists, you could explore other options.
Just as a reference, I initially experienced the same wrist/forearm issues when I first started. The issues went away completely as I improved my form and was able to control the bell better.
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also watch where your hand ends when you have the bell in "rack". You should be able to pick your nose. ie your thumb should be in middle of your chest, see around 0,23 on the vid I posted earlier.
Also don't twist your wrist, let the bell do the work.And as stated before, use wide wristbands
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started a programme myself for fitness & weightloss , was a boxer in my early days , now in my 40's and haven't trained for about 7-8 years , middle age spread has appeared , clothes a struggle to get into , so with the help of some supplements / bike / walks with dog down the beach , shifted 14lbs already , feel so much better , wish I'd started longtime ago ..
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Just as a reference, I initially experienced the same wrist/forearm issues when I first started. The issues went away completely as I improved my form and was able to control the bell better.
This also happened to me.
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Thanks Finn!
Or push/pull/legs? Is it best to trawl the usual suspect sites e.g. bodybuilding.com?!
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years ago i was reading, typing and giving advice to people on bb-forums the same amount as i do now on denim forums!
if you don´t know exactly how often you can make it to the gym per week, then a split isn`t really what you´re looking for! always train the whole body in one session (60-75min. per workout) and you´re set.
going to the gym 2-3times during the week is all you need to do…one day between the workouts and you´re good to go again!
start with a warm-up, then with your "normal" training (train from big muscles to small!)... -
Shego, Dan John has a couple of variations on a minimalist two day programme on his site:
http://danjohn.net/2011/01/minimalist-training/
Also take a look at variants on Rippetoe's programme, which is roughly:
Day 1: Squat, Overhead Press, Deadlift
Day 2: Squat, Benchpress, Power Clean
Finn's probably got a much better idea than me though.
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I do kind of a modified Rippetoe program I developed with adaptive elements in it (APRE). Love it. Happy to share the protocol if anyone is interested.
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Thanks for all the feedback! mclain - I'd be interested.
My favourite exercises have always been weighted dips, chin-ups and then rows. Though I do appreciate the Squat is important so will obviously want to incorporate that also.
Edit: so I just went down to my new gym to pick something up, no squat rack. :-(.
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Ok, well the first concept is APRE. The idea there is that you warm up to a 3RM, 6RM, or 10RM, according to whether its a strength, strength/volume, or volume workout respectively. You do as many reps as you can, to fail, at your max, and then you adjust up or down according to how many you can do, and then go to fail again at the new RM. the idea is to hopefully set a new personal best each time. I made spreadsheets to simplify what sounds complicated probably right now. I can share those too, they also include a 1RM tracker so you can set goals and track progress to them visually in a graph.
I follow the Starr/Rippetoe ideas of switching between heavy days and lighter days by moving between 3, 10, and 6 RM APRE. The whole body exercises are also borrowed from them. Example week:
Monday APRE3
Low bar back squat
Press, pull-up
DeadliftsTuesday
TabataWednesday APRE10
Low bar back squat
Bench press, back row
Power cleanThursday
Assistance work (kettlebells, sled, back extensions, etc)Friday APRE6
Front squat
Flyes
ArnoldsSaturday
TabataSunday
RestI've not been faithful of late due to work and travel, but I had plateaued on several lifts and this got my squat 1RM up 40 pounds and my deadlift up 65 pounds in the first 3 months. Until / unless I plateau again I'll probably just stick with this.
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Skogg LVL 3 Ladders destroyed me today. I went ahead of the video and did 6 ladders instead of only going to 5. I got so beat I had to drop back to the 12kg bell on the way back down the ladder. I am soaked looks like I jumped in a pool with my clothes on. Off to hit the shower. I'm exhausted!
"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"
