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Originally Posted by luv
Here's what I'm doing, only I don't bend over that much. I squat a little more than I bend over.
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You should not be squatting with it. Make sure your back is flat, glutes are engages, and your core is tight. Keep your chest up and your head neutral. When you are standing straight, make sure your tight core keeps you from hyperextending your back.
You should not feel like you're lifting the weight with your arms at all. Think of them as straps that are simply holding the kettlebell. The power that lifts the weight up is generated when you pop your hips forward.
It's a great exercise, but you can hurt yourself if you do it wrong. Have a trainer who is experienced with kettlebells watch you and give you some tips.
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Originally Posted by luv
The girl I go and workout with wants to go over to the free weight side of the gym, and she's trying to talk me into going with her. We walked over there last night, but there were so many built guys over there that I was super intimidated. They look at you like, "What are you doing in here?" That, coupled with the fact that I have no clue how to do anything over there, made me immediately go back to the safe side of the gym. My area has kettle bells, the ropes, body balls (as I call them), and steps in one area, the weight machines, and a bunch of different cardio equipment. I like my side of the gym.
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Listen to that girl. The intimidation thing is all in your head. The big guys over there will barely notice you. If they do, who cares? Have a trainer show you some lifts and practice them using light weight & full range of motion until you're comfortable with them & then gradually increase the weight.