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Old 04-30-2008, 07:05 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by stingo View Post
Then, if you can, try it with a similarly weighted kettlebell.
I've never used these and thought at first they were another gym gimmick. Turns out not to be the case. I just read some stuff by Mahler on his website that talks about how they improve stability and grip - two things I would really like to improve with my lifting.

The bf mentioned kettlebell training the other day so I think we might look into it. Especially now that you've got me curious about doing snatches with them... sounds like fun.
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