ShotKettlebell put

Scott Birdby Scott Bird | July 16, 2006
Filed in kb , kettlebell | 6 comments

PutLooking for a fun way to do a little shoulder work, tear up the lawn and confuse your dogs? Look no further than the kettlebell put.

Kettlebell put

The technique for this is almost identical to standard shotput technique (a good synopsis is here). The only differences are the kettlebell’s handle, and its flat base.

Variations

There isn’t much you can do to alter this one apart from changing the weight of the bell itself. Start with a lighter one (no more than about 8kg); which should fit neatly in the palm of your hand.

This exercise can also be done (using a slightly different technique) with dumbbells - once again, keep them fairly light.

Things to consider

Obviously this is one for outdoors, but remember that the bell will keep tumbling after it hits the ground; so be prepared for some odd-shaped indentations in the lawn. If you’re near a beach, I suspect sand is the ideal surface for this.


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Comments

1

Have your parents kicked you out of the house yet scott? I know my parents wouldn’t appreciate the indented lawn…but I’ve always wanted to try the shot put!

Are those oranges in the background? Nice picture by the way. LOL!

Posted by: Chris D | July 17, 2006 1:46 AM

2

I second Chris’ question. BTW, these sound more like having fun than engaging in a workout program. I can see my trying to pull this off in the gym.

Posted by: Bud Gibson | July 17, 2006 2:21 AM

3

Chris, Bud : pretty close - they’re Mandarins.

As for the shotput stuff, well it is a lot of fun. With a 16kg bell it’s really just that, because you can’t develop a lot of speed; with 8kg or less it becomes a useful exercise. Not to mention the fact that the lighter ones would spare the lawn a bit more :)

Posted by: Scott | July 17, 2006 12:33 PM

4

Love mandarins! Good stuff.

Hopefully soon I’ll be kettlebell putting…although I’ve got to pay for hosting first so that’s going to take some of the money.

Posted by: Chris D | July 18, 2006 12:25 PM

5

Hey, there’s no smiling in powerlifting. Aaaaaarrrgh!!!

Posted by: Alberto Caraballo | July 18, 2006 2:54 PM

6

Chris - there are plenty here, bring a bucket over next time you come :)

Alberto - what, you’re not supposed to have fun doing this stuff? Maybe I should try plate discus throwing…

Posted by: Scott | July 18, 2006 4:44 PM

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