kettlebell form videos? page

[ErikaE]

So I just got my kettlebell in the mail (UPS guy seemed a little irked, heh). It's 45 lbs, which is a little on the heavy side for me but I'm betting it won't be in a few weeks and I wanted to only buy one (financial constraints). I want to make super duper sure I'm not hurting myself, so can anyone recommend some videos that show proper form for the exercises?

[kungfumike]

"Enter the Kettlebell" by Pavel
There is a book and a DVD.

Enjoy!

[RezH]

Youtube works too. ETK is the definitive, but they definitely charge you for their expertise.

[Al_Kavadlo]

I strongly recommend that you find a qualified KB instructor in your area and do a few sessions to get the basics down.

Pavel's DVD/books are great, but there is no substitute for 1-on-1 instruction!

[ErikaE]

Unfortunately I can't see an instructor. The nearest one to me is an hour's drive away and I just can't really afford the combination of money and time. I've put a hold on the book, but it's not due for another few weeks so I was looking for recs on videos to just get started. Thanks though!

[skink531]

Mike Mahler is great for kettlebells.
Steve Maxwell is also really good.
Dragon Door has good stuff as well.

But as Al Kavadlo stated, nothing will beat 1-on-1 instruction. Dragon Door has links to find instructors.

[Marnee]

Average to Elite kettlebell corrections videos by the popular and excellent Jordan Vezina:

‪averagetoelite's Channel‬‏ - YouTube

Also check out their 5 Dollar Workshop

The Five Dollar Workshop « Average To Elite Performance

There are likely RKCs in your area that don't have a gym but might make a house call. Like skink said, check Dragon Door.

45lbs is very heavy for a girl to start with. It took me months to work up to swinging a 16 kg. I can only press 10kg max for one rep on the left. But I can deadlift the hell out of The Beast.

You must be a really strong lady. GOOD LUCK!

[primalclubber]

also look for Steve Cotter and Andrea Ducane videos on youtube.

[Andtckrtoo]

I assume you're female? 45 pounds is pretty heavy. I started with an 18 lb, and just recently bought a 35lb (16kg) (been doing kettlebells for a while). I'm fairly strong, too. Proper form is critical if you're going to be swinging that big of a bell around.

Skoggs has excellent instruction - Skogg System But, man, I would truly get instruction if at all possible.