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1 KB + 3 Exercises = Faster Rider

This video goes along with my July article in Decline Magazine and covers the 3 basic kettlebell exercises and how to get started using them to make you a faster mountain bike rider.

-James Wilson-

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Don says:

What weight KB do you use? Thanks.

Reply • August 17 at 4:16 pm
- bikejames says:
  
  16 kilos
  
  Reply • August 18 at 2:17 pm
Greg W says:

Great Video James. Simple is definitely better for me! What sized KB were you using?

Reply • August 18 at 11:08 am
- bikejames says:
  
  16 kilos in the video, I use a 24 kilo most of the time.
  
  Reply • August 18 at 2:18 pm
M. Griffin says:

great stuff!

i dont have access to kettlebells:-(

holding a db in the proper position for the goblet squat is awkward – i put my palms under one end and support it as a capital Letter i – it ends up with the plate end much closer to my chest than the kb is to yours in the video.

what do recommend?

Reply • August 19 at 5:50 pm
- bikejames says:
  
  To be honest I recommend investing in a kettle bell, you simply won’t be able to get as much from these exercises using dumbbells. Using DBs is going to be a compromise and more awkward that KBs, there is no real way to get around that. You can get a 16 kg KB for $55, including shipping, from http://www.performbetter.com right now (they have a sale going on right now).
  
  Reply • August 20 at 9:13 am
Rob says:

James,

I have performed these exercises in the past, but watching your video has allowed me to improve my technique on all three exercises. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and providing excellent coaching!

Reply • August 21 at 9:36 am
- bikejames says:
  
  You’re welcome, glad I could help…
  
  Reply • August 21 at 4:39 pm
Andy says:

James, if you do release a KB only program I’ll certainly be grabbing a copy. I’ve just recently invested in some kettle bells and using some of your exercises here and they are fantastic. Keep up the great posts!!!

Reply • August 22 at 3:54 am
Benjamin says:

Just ordered a KB of 10kgb (couldn’t find a heavier one here in Europe for a decent price).
2nd time I see these kind of excercises. Armstrong did them as well

I’ll be doing these in the future, great post !

Reply • January 9 at 6:14 am
- bikejames says:
  
  Thanks, glad you liked it.
  
  Reply • January 9 at 10:49 am
Markus says:

James, if I can only buy one KB…how to choose the right weight? I have access to DBs. Is there a way I can use a DB to select the right weight? [I am relatively strong; 6'2"/155lbs] Thanks.

Reply • March 5 at 6:24 am
- bikejames says:
  
  I recommend a 16 kg kettlebell for guys and a 12 kg kettlebell for women as a good starting weight if you are new to kettlebell training.
  
  Reply • March 5 at 8:52 am

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