We welcome you to try our new Kettlebell Sport, The Pentathlon! Anyone can register for this event and test their Condition, Work Capacity and Athleticism. We find this a fun test for Swimmers, Bikers, Runners, Rowers and Crossfit types, and also those from traditional Kettlebell Sport, so give this a try October 29th, 2011 in Chicago at The World Kettlebell Lifting Championships. For more info visit: www.WorldKettlebellClub.com or email service@WorldKettlebellClub.com For the Original ProGrade™ Kettlebell designed by Valery Fedorenko, and more, visit: store.worldkettlebellclub.com DISCLAIMER While this video channel is merely the workout log of Valery Fedorenko, he does discuss training methodology from time to time for informational purposes. It would be prudent to seek the advice of a professional trainer for your own workouts, and if you choose to make any change in physical activity, CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL to ensure that the benefits outweigh the risks for you. ALL CONTENT IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND OTHER LAWS OF THE USA.
Getting into kettlebell training? One of the 1st questions is what size to get. Since you sling these things around with momentum, it may be less than what you are used to with dumbbells. Here’s a quick guide to help you pick the right size kettlebell.
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huikuri says:
February 17, 2012 at 1:52 am (UTC 0)
@nordicxcman You don’t do burbees in GS.
loxspliff1 says:
February 17, 2012 at 2:05 am (UTC 0)
ok guys, going from 1300-1800ish is pretty easy but, iv been doing this everyweek on my cardio days and once you get to 1900 it becomes extremely hard to get the score up lol
Valery Fedorenko is a MONSTER
loxspliff1 says:
February 17, 2012 at 2:18 am (UTC 0)
week 1 1355
week 2 1492
week 3 1569
week 4 1656
week 5 1686
ill upload a vid once i get to 1750
WorldKettlebellClub says:
February 17, 2012 at 2:34 am (UTC 0)
@loxspliff1 8kg: 1
12kg: 1.5
16kg: 2
20kg: 2.5
24kg: 3
28kg: 3.5
32kg: 4
36kg: 4.5
40kg: 5
44kg: 5.5
48kg: 6
WorldKettlebellClub says:
February 17, 2012 at 3:18 am (UTC 0)
These are great scores guys, keep it up!
loxspliff1 says:
February 17, 2012 at 3:30 am (UTC 0)
up to 1600
housti says:
February 17, 2012 at 4:13 am (UTC 0)
I got 1313 points. I got max reps on every exercise (20kg kettlebell) except the last one (117), so I’ll probably break my record next time. I just have to get bigger kettlebells.
SwingThis1 says:
February 17, 2012 at 4:33 am (UTC 0)
i did1528 on my first attempt. next time will use more 38 kg instead of 32 to maximize score. we have several clients at SwingThis Kettlebell Fitness who arein the extreme and superhuman catagory. thanks valery this is great.
loxspliff1 says:
February 17, 2012 at 4:34 am (UTC 0)
my work quotient is 1335
loxspliff1 says:
February 17, 2012 at 5:18 am (UTC 0)
can someone please answer me, what is the fb factor for a 45lb kettlebell, an 85lb kettlebell and a 95lb kettlebell??? please, ty
loxspliff1 says:
February 17, 2012 at 5:18 am (UTC 0)
dude this guy is my kettlebell inspiration
olliivi says:
February 17, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC 0)
First attempt of the Kettlebell Pentethlon on 2011-09-17. My score : 1411
With 24kg (exercises 1; 3 and 4) and 20kg (exercises 2 and 5).
nordicxcman says:
February 17, 2012 at 6:28 am (UTC 0)
Great idea! I tried the Pentahlon yesterday for the first time with a 16kg, will try a 20kg now that I have a comfortable benchmark score. I would like to suggest that you substitute the last exercise (push press) for a power endurance exercise such as doing burpees with a KB snatch on alternate arms for the full 6 minutes. The addition of this type of exercise will allow those with gifts in cardio endurance some chance to place well agaist a pure power lifter.
100km007 says:
February 17, 2012 at 6:58 am (UTC 0)
I’m digging this Pentathlon. My first time score using the 28kg for all but the 1/2 Snatch (16kg) was: 107 50 77 80 40 for 1119. After a few more weeks of training, I should be able to bring that score up a little. Thanks Coach!
cobercrown says:
February 17, 2012 at 7:42 am (UTC 0)
Впечатляет!!!
amuricankb says:
February 17, 2012 at 8:24 am (UTC 0)
I love the idea! I’ll be doing this in my training. Thanks Coach.
kettlebellstrength says:
February 17, 2012 at 9:02 am (UTC 0)
This is very interesting!!!
Kettlebell sport is truly the peoples’ sport!
h4x0lZzz says:
February 17, 2012 at 9:57 am (UTC 0)
@SpellieDev I’ll count the next time and write the score.
donworland says:
February 17, 2012 at 10:24 am (UTC 0)
This is awesome! I love the half snatch because it keeps me aware my shoulder longevity through the session. I dig this!
AikidoBob says:
February 17, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC 0)
I was in the first certification class where the quotient was used as the end day excercise review/fitness test. Loved doing it, glad to see it is now a sport!
SpellieDev says:
February 17, 2012 at 10:45 am (UTC 0)
@h4x0lZzz I still have a ways to go, I used 16 the whole way and scored 1026. If I can break 1500 I’d be pretty happy.
h4x0lZzz says:
February 17, 2012 at 11:30 am (UTC 0)
@SpellieDev Me too but I didnt use the weights Ivan used, I used 32, 20, 24, 20, 24 and I felt wonderful the whole evening. I didnt count my score because I was so exhausted
Ivangirya82 says:
February 17, 2012 at 11:32 am (UTC 0)
Это действительно тяжело, но доступно для всех!
SpellieDev says:
February 17, 2012 at 12:17 pm (UTC 0)
Tried this last night… really good workout
FATtoFITvideos says:
February 17, 2012 at 12:41 pm (UTC 0)
Looking forward to inflicting this on Retford Kettlebell Club
Captain Kettlebell
tonfakid11 says:
February 17, 2012 at 1:27 pm (UTC 0)
I’m 6’4” active cyclist with very little upper body strength. Should I start with the 16 kg or 20 kg bell?
wwwteam11at says:
February 17, 2012 at 1:43 pm (UTC 0)
@aosjeff I have exactly the same problem as chewbaka05. Should I switch to a 12 kilo KB?
Thanks for your help
LLXUK says:
February 17, 2012 at 2:41 pm (UTC 0)
I’m 17stone and 5ft 7in. I currently to one exercise class a week. Other thant that I’m not really active. What size would I start with.
aosjeff says:
February 17, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC 0)
We have children in our play out loud program down to the age of 9
DarkenForay says:
February 17, 2012 at 3:21 pm (UTC 0)
how old do you have to be to do this? i am 15 i have never worked out but want to start please answer
v0VeNoM0v says:
February 17, 2012 at 3:55 pm (UTC 0)
@Nicolerulezlife 4 kilos is 6 pounds
cocopuffy79 says:
February 17, 2012 at 4:35 pm (UTC 0)
yeah…starting with a 12 or 16 is WAY too much.. It doesn’t matter if you are athletic or not…people can really hurt themselves if they aren’t careful and don’t know what they are doing.
3mccann says:
February 17, 2012 at 5:12 pm (UTC 0)
I am a 160 pound woman, not very active, however, I excersize on an eliptical 2x a week for 30 minutes on intercal, level 4. Which size should I go for?
johnnie160 says:
February 17, 2012 at 5:54 pm (UTC 0)
@id0stuff well perhaps they are famously ‘from russia’ but russia neighbours with china. its feasible that they crossed a non existent border, at some time. my strength coach believes that they are far older than russia. as they were used for exercise, and sport in russia, but were used for a different means in ancient china.
zilam98 says:
February 17, 2012 at 6:05 pm (UTC 0)
are there adjustable kettlebells that start at 5lbs and dont bruise your forearms? im new to using kettlebells and read reviews about adjustable ones bruising forearms because of their shape compared to traditional nonadjustable kettlebells
Nicolerulezlife says:
February 17, 2012 at 6:48 pm (UTC 0)
i’m not aloud to lift over 5 pound so would i use the 4 one(the smallest)?
aosjeff says:
February 17, 2012 at 7:24 pm (UTC 0)
@Swordless101 watch our minute of strength video today and next week there on what size bell you need
Swordless101 says:
February 17, 2012 at 7:52 pm (UTC 0)
how about if i am 16 years old and 62 kg what kettlebell should i use
librazone says:
February 17, 2012 at 8:34 pm (UTC 0)
This guy is a bit off with his suggestions. If you have not used any weights before or are out of shape you must start with low weights for several months till your joints and tendons are strenghthened. Kettlebells are very dangerous for the back and spine until you are use to them.Just my advice…you can take it or leave it.
aosjeff says:
February 17, 2012 at 8:53 pm (UTC 0)
@slartibartbrox go to at of strength dotttt com
joshxxt says:
February 17, 2012 at 8:54 pm (UTC 0)
@slartibartbrox let me know if you get any responses plz
slartibartbrox says:
February 17, 2012 at 9:46 pm (UTC 0)
any clues as to the best place to buy kettlebells? cheap but not nasty (i.e. vinyl coated)
Cheers
marceloisoni says:
February 17, 2012 at 10:10 pm (UTC 0)
This guy is out of his mind. I work out regularly and 12 kg is more then enough.
motzingw says:
February 17, 2012 at 10:27 pm (UTC 0)
@chewbaka05 You can stop lower back pain by holding your stomach in and strengthening the stomach muscles to the point that they support your vertabrea. Also specific stretching exercises will help. I recommend advanced pilates training to correct this problem.
aosjeff says:
February 17, 2012 at 11:22 pm (UTC 0)
@chewbaka05 I am going to inbox you an answer
aosjeff says:
February 17, 2012 at 11:28 pm (UTC 0)
@chewbaka05 I am going to inbox you an answer
chewbaka05 says:
February 18, 2012 at 12:00 am (UTC 0)
my lower back hurts when i train with my 16 kilo KB…i dont know why beacause i go to the gym weekly and train muay thai as well…(maybe the form is not proper) should i switch to a 12 kilo? or do bodyweight training for my core? could you recomend meg some core strenthening excercises?
Rapist87 says:
February 18, 2012 at 12:49 am (UTC 0)
Since most people are going to buy it, use it once, then stick it in the corner and never touch it again, maybe they should just get the one that is their favourite colour?
donnav786 says:
February 18, 2012 at 1:46 am (UTC 0)
dude i started on a 12kg, im 24, play quite a bit of sports, stocky, 5’9-5’10 ish, and 16 would be way to much, for reduced injury and the rest i would go 12 or even less and then work up, 16 is defo way too much
remember kettlebell exercises are predominantly cardio as well as working the muscle groups, so if u want to get thru the exercises you need to do a large set of reps, hence an easy to use weight, start 12 and work up i say
aosjeff says:
February 18, 2012 at 2:05 am (UTC 0)
your welcome