7 Kettlebell Movements For Tall Guys
Hey, my fellow tall guys, in this article I will share with you seven movements that you can do with a Kettlebell that will work for your long body. I...
Hey, my fellow tall guys, in this article I will share with you seven movements that you can do with a Kettlebell that will work for your long body. I...
Hey, my fellow tall guys, in this article I will share with you seven movements that you can do with a Kettlebell that will work for your long body.
I am 6'7 / 202cm and have been working out for the last 17 years. 15 of those have been as a qualified personal trainer.
I have focused on everything from bodybuilding, Olympic lifting, kettlebell-focused training, and CrossFit during this time. These fitness areas took time to learn how to do correctly, so my long frame didn't get injured.
However, learning to use a kettlebell properly has been one of the most positive for me and my long body.
Let me help you get comfortable as well.
Why Kettlebell Goblet Squats are good for Tall Guys
Being long-limbed, I have never felt entirely comfortable in a back rack squat (using a barbell to load the weight behind your neck.) By holding onto the weight at the center of your chest, your body will align better from neck to pelvis to heels.
Start with a lightweight (10lbs-25lbs) and slowly sit into your squat, allowing yourself to push past your usual squat depth. In time, this move will help improve all of your squat movements.
Start in a standing position while holding a kettlebell in each hand with a neutral grip (thumbs forward.)
Hinge forward until your torso is roughly parallel with the floor (or slightly above.)
Begin the Kettlebell movement by driving the elbows behind the body while retracting the shoulder blades.
Pull the kettlebells towards your body until the elbows are at (or just past) the midline, and then slowly lower the kettlebells back to the starting position under control.
Ok, this is a horrible movement for tall guys when done wrong. But when it's done right, it is one of the best movements you can do to better your posture.
Doing this wrong happens when you choose a weight that is too heavy, skip the initial steps and get 'into position' all wrong. By rushing through steps 1&2, you are setting yourself up to fail and hurt your lower back.
Take your time and reap the rewards.
Why Alternate Kettlebell Floor Presses are good for tall guys
Doing an alternate kettlebell floor press is relatively safe for us tall guys. Not much can go wrong.
Keeping their knees up at a 90 angle, with their feet firmly on the floor, will help keep your lower back on the floor, taking any pressure off.
Doing floor chest presses is also great if you have shoulder issues, as the floor will help reduce unwanted movement through your delts.
Why Single-arm Kettlebell Push-press’s are good for tall guys
The single-arm push press is another movement that helps with our overall posture. Working from our pelvis upwards, the action will help you work through any instabilities you have in your upper body.
Single-arm thrusters are another movement that will be potentially harmful if you do not take your time to learn the steps with a low weight.
Before you try this, learn how to goblet squat (movement 1) and single arm push press (movement 4.) These two movements create a thruster.
Doing a single arm thruster properly will help your posture, hip flexors and overall body control.
The seated press is another fantastic workout for upper body posture. It focuses on overall core stability while working your upper back and shoulders. Helping keep your shoulders back and not slouch.
Kettlebell farmer walks are the safest kettlebell workout any tall guy can do. The main thing you need to focus on is letting your core take the weight, not your lower back (focus on sucking your belly button to your back while walking.) Secondly, work on keeping your shoulder blades down, and shoulders rolled back as much as possible.
This movement is excellent for the overall posture of a tall guy.
Author:
Paul Marlow | Tall Paul
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