Dear Dr. Balduzzi. Thank you for leaving a comment! I appreciate the fact you took the time to answer. As I have mentioned in the video, I think your choices of exercises are spot on. That’s what Over 40s need! Glad to be of service with my feedback concerning your technique! - Gregory

I'm just here to appreciate this decent human interaction on the Internet 😊

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@@BrokenKrayon for sure

@Fitfatherproject and @Lebe, what if you have back problems? How would you best preform this exercise? TY

Great to see my intentions come across Jason! Thanks for sharing! - Gregory

Happy to help Darrin! Thanks for sharing! - Gregory

Appreciate this!

You‘re welcome! - Gregory

Not saying what's 'correct' but many coaches ( e.g. Dan John ) train keeping the eyes on the horizon while swinging. I've tried keeping complete alignment ( eyes will look at floor ) and it's vertigo time, so my neck will be somewhat inbetween the two extremes( some flexion ). Interested what Gregory thinks about this aspect of swing. Ultimately I guess if you start getting pain or other issues it might guide ! edit: "keeping eyes on horizon" doesn't have to mean a bent neck.

Another subscriber already commented on this. Here's a great take on posture straight from Dr. Yuri Verkhoshansky's book "Fundamental Of Special Strength In Sport": "In certain cases an insignificant change in the position of the limbs can lead to significant alterations in strength. Number 1- pronation of the forearm decreases the strength of the arm in flexion by 1/3. Number 2- an insignificant bend in the arm while lifting a barbell decreases the lifting force by 40%. Number 3- a rounding of the torso decreases lifting for by 13. 3%. Number 4- tilting of the head an average of 9%. If you want to produce maximum force in a movement, it is necessary for you to consider the anatomical stability of the motor apparatus. This way, you can make sure that - at the crucial moment - your posture is in a position to enable your muscles to develop maximal external force." That being said, I'm not sure how this translates to neck posture in pulling. You see heavy lifters pull massive weights off the floor with a fixed gaze towards the horizon; others look down (like I do in the Swing/ Deadlift etc). My preference is to keep my neck (cervical spine) aligned with my upper back (thoracic spine) and lower back (lumbar spine); yet still "kinda" looking to the horizon to an extent. It's sort of a hybrid I feel most comfortable in. On a side note: Tilting the head too far down while the hinge descends your torso parallel to the floor might cause dizziness since the head goes below the heart (and vice versa) in a ballistic manner. - Gregory

@@lebe-stark it's the small points add up :) , on reflection it makes sense to try and align the neck better. Looking at the horizon from 'under brow' will also give it all a more serious demeanor !

Nice work Jeff on daily swing challenge @ 58 too right there with me 60 yrs. KBs truly restore your strength, flexibility & function as we age

Do you do swing it first thing in the morning? Do you do all 100 in one shot with no break?

@@jtcber yes, that was a couple of months ago. It took about 3 minutes to complete. Now I just do 4 minutes… depending on how I’m feeling will dictate which bell I will use…definitely a morning jumpstart.

Happy to help!

Happy to help!

Thanks for sharing! 💪

Appreciate this!

I work with kettlebells since 4.23. Livingroomwarrior, 67 years, handicapped since 1965.❤

Me and model!! I am 67 years weight 126 kg , 1,90 m. Handicapped!❤

Great to read you in the comments Jason! You've had a lasting impression on the way I produce content: Keeping a tight ship while delivering value is the ultimate goal. Your inputs are highly appreciated brother! - Gregory

Trying hard to rewire my brain! lol - Gregory

Glad it was helpful!

Ganz genau Christof! - Gregory

You‘re welcome! - Gregory

Danke für dein Feedback Sebastian! - Gregory

Glad it was helpful Mark! - Gregory

Try softening your form.

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Awesome! Thank you! Welcome aboard! - Gregory

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Glad I could help!

Thanks and welcome

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Any time brother! - Gregory

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Neck alignment is an interesting perspective. Soviet Scientists would mention the fact, that we lose strength if alignment is off. - Gregory

Never used it

Just checked it out. There's no "Swing" involved here. It's a hinge where you load the weight in front of you. That's not something I would recommend; but maybe John needs to explain its value in more detail. There's always a chance I might be missing something. - Gregory

Here‘s to the next 6K, friend! 🍻

I’ve seen this and never tried it. - Gregory

Great points! Natural neck alignment with the spine is a habit that takes quite a while for re-programming. - Gregory

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Biggest risk is to do nothing. You might want to try starting with 10; max 12 kg.

@@lebe-stark Thank you so much, sir. 👍

I do think (and know for a fact) that kettlebells can give men in your age group (with high mileage on their bodies) a great outlook for strength, durability and endurance. If you use them safely, start with low weights (10-12 KG starting weight), you‘re good to go! 🔥

This can be a technique or intended - if you know what you're doing and are able to differentiate. Thanks for sharing Aidan! - Gregory

I move like this because I pay attention to my feet.

Thanks for sharing! Even with a H2H Swing, a 4KG is too light; reinforcing arm dominant behavior. As for Pavel’s advice with the soap: That is the WORST advice I’v ever heard. LOL Do you have any reference to where he said this? - Gregory

@@lebe-stark Soap swing was on a bonus segment of his early publications. I forgot which. I heard a second account story from present member of instructor cadre long time ago, that Pavel insisted to put soap on kettlebell handles at a parking lot. Student at the time thought he was asked to wash the kettlebell, instead was asked to swing. I forgot what lesson is learned from this episode.

@@kettlebellinjapan It seems at one point, he just chose to go against anyhting that was "standard" in terms of kettlebells. That's a big LOL in hindsight. Thanks for sharing! - Gregory

Try to get started with an 8 kg (17-18 pounds). Most women in our gym train with 8-16 kg; depending on their individual fitness and skill advancement. - Gregory

@@lebe-stark Thank you!

The Swing belongs to the kettlebells. lol

It doesn‘t make sense to keep the elbows fully extended. Pavel and Maxwell are just two voices in the vast world of kettlebells.

@@lebe-stark Ok cool, I just want to be able to keep working with KB's and Club Bells and keep my joints strong.

Sounds like you do something wrong brother.

@@lebe-stark Just discovered I have a meniscus cyst on the side of my knee from a cartridge tear. That seems to be causing it.

Good call! yt

Dom Mazetti is my cousin, bro!

GTFO. Either he does a kettlebell episode in the next two weeks or you are bsing.@@lebe-stark

I don't flex them, I keep them in a natural position.

@@lebe-stark okay

It's a common problem in the fitness industry; especially concerning personal trainers or fitness influencers: We're told to be jack of all trades that must adapt to the client's individual needs. This breeds incompetence to a certain level since we can't be masters at everything. I don't like this shotgun-approach and rather want to focus on a niche-specific skill I''ve mastered after years of practice. - Gregory

I live in Europe and kettlebells are usually KG

It's a great video with awesome recommendations! The only missing piece to the puzzle is a properly done Swing. Other than this, this particular video is worth watching! - Gregory

@@lebe-stark yes everything else was great.

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@@lebe-stark You're like BroScienceLife's cousin from the old country that's much better educated.

Haha. Love this! Mazetti-family for life. lol - Gregory

Thanks for the feedback brother! - Gregory

That's way to heavy for the average man Mark. LOL - Gregory

The average Spartan 😅

@@lebe-stark not a man then soy

soy ,nice one ! in what part of the world does the average man swing a split 64kg ballistically for tut?

@@lebe-stark Mark Steven is a chiropractor with a short client list currently... 😉 Super informative video coach, thanks.

My Swing is absolutely solid, friend. You've been taught in the "old ways" of doing things. We're using a modern approach, free from dogma while still being grounded in solid form. Thanks for sharing! 💪

That’s why we do what we do. - Gregory