Today I was trying out the one arm snatches at the gym for the first time (with a dumbbell). A personal trainer walked over and asked me what I was doing. I explained and she proceeded to warn me that I could mess up my shoulder by swinging the weight back between my knees like that.. more »

I've heard that the limit for kettlebell reps should be 100 snatches. Is that 100 snatches per side or 50 per side for 100 total? 100 for each different exercise or total of all exercises? more »

Since it was raining today and I usually do my snatches outside , I had to do them inside with a pretty low ceiling. I'm using Ironmind kettlebell handles and if I do the "flick" at the top like Pavel does on the videos, I'll hit the ceiling. Using real kettlebells like on the video would not have this problem because of their shorter length. more »

My 16 kg kettlebell hits right below the heads of the ulna and radius, right on a hard, sinewy patch before the muscle takes over from the tendon. It sort of hurts for it to hit there with a straight wrist. Do you get used to this? Do the heavier kettlebells hit any lower? more »

Should you squeeze the kettlebell handle as tightly as you'd squeeze a bar when lifting PTP style? I was really banging up my forearms with the cleans and snatches, but when I started crushing the handle as hard as I could, my form improved and the KB started dropping against the forearm much more gently. more »

Does anyone have any tips or hints on performing a seated kettlebell snatch properly? Or is this something to avoid? more »

Just a reminder that it's still early enough to register for Pavel's September 2005 Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certification and receive an $800 discount on the course. If you're serious about being a kettlebell instructor or already are one and want to increase your income you really need to check it out. more »

I received The Russian Kettlebell Challenge book this week, but the technique for performing snatches eludes me. I am using dumbbells now. When I do snatches they feel like swings to me. What am I doing wrong? more »

Just a reminder that Pavel's June 2005 Russian Kettlebell Challenge Certification is coming up and that you have until April 7th to register and receive a $600 discount on the course. more »

Olympic form while performing a kettlebell snatch. more »

Just a reminder that the National Kettlebell Convention is coming up on March 19th, and the on March 7th the price will increase to $350 more »

I'm having difficulty with the two kettlebell overhead squat. I can do overhead squats all day long with a loaded barbell using a snatch grip (wide) or a jerk grip (little finger 1" inside the rings). The technique trick there is to rotate the inside crooks of the elbow forward with the barbell held somewhat behind the head and "stretch the bar". more »

Does the kettlebell move away from the body like the swing, or do you try to keep it close to the body? more »

I'm going to buy some kettlebells but I have a few questions: What kind of exercises do you do with kettle bells? more »

This may a dumb question, but are Kettlebell windmills performed slowly or explosively? more »

Is black tape not any better than having a knurled grip? The knurled grip seemed to accelerate the cheese grating effect on hands. more »

I'm currently on a routine to improve my strength and conditioning. I am doing one arm kettlebell snatches 3X per week. I have homemade kettlebells that I made out of an old tricep bar. My question is: How do I progress on the exercise? more »

Pavel, after studying your video and taking into account my favorite exercises I have came up with a 20 minute kettlebell routine. Is that sufficient? more »

Pavel, I am thankful that you are so knowledgeable in regards to kettlebell training. I have a question concerning training someone who wants to continue his football career in college. more »