04-25-18, 01:36 PM | |
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I have dislocated my shoulder in the past (not with kettlebells!) and have hypermobile joints which made work with heavy weights too risky for me to pursue in spite of how enjoyable it can be. Using double kettlebells is one option as is shifting to more metabolic workouts like Lauren Brooks's Ultimate Body Sculpt and Conditioning vol. 1 (she has frequent sales, so don't let the price put you off) or Paul Katami's Kettlebell Kombos. Ilaria's first Atletica (out of print, but likely available somewhere) uses dumbbells, but I have done it with kettlebells.
A study from McMaster University found that lifting lighter weights can be just as effective as heavier weights for strength gains provided that the muscle is fatigued. You could also alternate heavy and light days to minimize joint stress. |
04-29-18, 07:18 AM | ||
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