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David Boyle · 09-16-2010, 09:50 AM

(2) things:

For ballistic conditioning kettlebells are the tool of choice. Space savors, low-risk high rep movements, and all around very functional piece of equipment.

Kettlebells can offer brute strength training if you can get your hands on 32kg + bells...ie Mike Mauler. Can be tough though...most gyms don't carry 70lb,88lb,106lb KB's. Pretty expensive if you buy them yourself.

I don't have to go on about O-Lifting...there are a lot people more knowledgeable than me on the subject.

Hands down I believe both combined can offer a sound program.

09-16-2010, 09:50 AM	#24
David Boyle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 443	(2) things: For ballistic conditioning kettlebells are the tool of choice. Space savors, low-risk high rep movements, and all around very functional piece of equipment. Kettlebells can offer brute strength training if you can get your hands on 32kg + bells...ie Mike Mauler. Can be tough though...most gyms don't carry 70lb,88lb,106lb KB's. Pretty expensive if you buy them yourself. I don't have to go on about O-Lifting...there are a lot people more knowledgeable than me on the subject. Hands down I believe both combined can offer a sound program. __________________ "It sucks anyways, you might as well have fun doing it"