Pavel changed my life 15 years ago. Seen his DVD and buying some kettlebells 100% saved my life. Lost 60kg lost depression gain mobility gain trust in myself gain power and gain confidence in myself. If you guys read this and be interested in kettlebells. Buy them!
I’ve had a 14 forever. Your better going with a lighter weight for your first one. Gives you more variety to exercises and if it gets too easy just increase volume
I went straight kettlebell and body weight for a year and when I had to do a deadlift I did 3 reps 20 lbs heavier than my one rep max a year prior. I’m a believer
The what the hell effect is a solid thing for sure. I’ve noticed it with rucking, sandbag movements, and hiking while carrying odd objects like a sandbag. The use of the body as a whole, and the continual training of movements and not muscles is a large part. As is the addition of the cardiovascular component, or the metabolic conditioning angle. People get lost In the weeds with barbells and dumbbells a lot more than they do with a knowledgeable kettlebell base. It’s easy to go and do isolation movements with a dumbbell, yet you never see individuals do cleans, or snatches, or any explosive movements with them. The opposite is true for kb’s, you rarely see isolation as it’s such an awkward implement and it sort of self selects away from the bodybuilding sphere
That's right. I've been forced to try calisthenics because of lockdown and then bought a kettlebell because those were the cheapest weights around. Finally was able to buy a barbell and I gladly saw that despite looking leaner I'm now stronger, which is really badass at 37. I can now shoulder press more weight and reps with the barbell while STANDING than I could SITTING back in february
@@PsychoholicSlag83 dammn that's sick dude, its crazy cos Kettlebells weight less than dumbells yet their effectiveness is crazy like a 24kg dumbell can only do so much compared to a 24kg kettlebell
I took a 2 part stretching class from Pavel ** years ago, before he was such a big damn deal. 30 people in the class, 2 consecutive Wednesdays. At the question and answer period at the end of class 2, he was calling on everyone by their first names. He had memorized the names of 30 people he was never going to see again. I brought this up, and he just smiled. Blew my mind .....
Andre McGoo disagree. Depends on your goals. For a balance between strength and endurance/general fitness with one bit of equipment, they are pretty damn hard to beat. Especially if you don’t want to visit a gym.
+Rockford Cool I had his relax to stretching video as well as Naked Wartior, Beyond Crunches, Power to the People, someone stole my Beyond Crunches. As for the Power to the People I wasn't a weight lifter so I didn't get into it but a Coworker at the time order the book and got ten times bigger he was busting out of his Uniform shirt true story. Pavel is the truth, man those one legged squats are crazy, I'm getting back into it will do Swimgs and Push ups to start
I'm a year into my kettlebell journey, mostly concentrating on Simple and Sinister every day. Started at 16 Kg bell, now at a 32 Kg bell. I totally love it. I also have done military presses, carries and more once I own each new weight. Along with proper eating and sleep, I went from 201 lbs to 150 lbs, way more strength, endurance, energy, better mood and more! I'm a firm believer in kettlebells.
@stormskenpo look up simple and sinister by Pavel. But the protocol he's talking about in the video I believe is the quick and the dead. Parallel bar dips and swings. There's a book about that one as well.
@stormskenpo either minimalist program is perfect for martial artists. I've seen a lot of transfer over into my striking and grappling. Moreso than conventional barbell strength training.
@@nikolai___-___ Pavel não queria revelar a sua idade, então bastava o Joe Rogan pedir ao Jamie para pesquisar na internet (Jamie pega aí a idade dele)
After years of bench pressing, squatting, and deadlifting my body into oblivion, a single 16kg kettle bell has been kicking my ass over the last 6 months. It immediately exposed how weak my core and posterior chain was. I've added a second 16kg kettle bell since which has given me the ability to add a lot of movements to my routines.
Kettlebells are by far the best option to have at home at all times. They are extremely versatile and they can teach you so much about coordination and mind-body connection. Everyone should learn how to use them and those who don't are missing a lot.
My uncle is 77 years old. He loves when people ask how old he is; they never believe him. He has been working out/weight training since his mid- 20s. When he retired as a teacher, the students didn't believe he was old enough to retire. He also has always been careful about eating healthy too.
@@johnnycage435 he has mostly eaten "clean" since his late 20s including reducing his red meat intake a lot by his 40's. He used to indulge in ice cream occasionally in the summer usually with a homemade cobbler. He turns 80 this year and still works out. He eats more beans and fish than meat now. I talk to him once a month as I live overseas; he is still very sharp. I've tried to mimic his lifestyle because out of his siblings, he is in outstanding physical and mental health. Thank you for asking.
...been following Pavel's work since 2001 when I got his "Russian Kettellbell Challenge" book...the Power to the People, etc... his books/videos are worth gold. He has a way of breaking down the science for others that is unmatched.
Great comment. I read the book as well and it’s the Bible to me. I brought his name up on another video relating to Author Jones and the study of strength training ect and some guys who likely never studied anything criticized his physique and I guess assuming his knowledge isn’t relevant. Smh trying to refrain from debating with fools
*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
Yes but be aware - You can really wreck your elbows. I’m living through it now. I’ve tried to pay attention to technique but i progressed too fast and went too heavy. Had to back off cleans and snatches. Been at it for 1.5 years.
I met Pavel and John at the Arnold Classic years ago. He was so nice and easy to speak to. I never forgot that as some of you know how many people go to the Classic. Pavel is a class act.
I leave my phone across the room when I go to bed and a kettlebell right next to it so when the alarm goes off I get up, turn off the alarm, and do some kettlebell swings to help wake me up and start my day. Hated it at first but it's become super beneficial and have noticed a big change
@@CalTN I had stopped doing it. But waking up and seeing this comment got me motivated to do it today and it really does help wake you up in the morning. It got rid of that grogginess quickly and I felt way more energetic throughout the morning. I’m glad you asked. In a way it helped keep me accountable. Highly recommend giving it a go if you haven’t.
@@mikem1122 Good for you. Hope ya stick to it. I like to do a fasted KB workout in the morning also. I hit a minimum of 100 swings and 100 club/mace swings a day. That is my goal.
I feel pretty lucky I came across this video and kettlebell training in general. With the internet saturated with bad workout advice and ineffective fad workouts its incredible to come across fitness guidelines that are simple and super effective (one month into S & S and ive been seeing some pretty dope results)
I love Kettlebells! I've trained with kettlebells almost exclusively for a year half now and the results have been amazing! People always ask why I only use kettlebells..the secret is it makes you extremely strong, most effective way to build your postering chain, and you have flexible with workouts, range of motion and flows. I'm 6'1 180lb, but deceivingly strong.
Love to hear that, and am thinking of switching from the “insanity: max 30” program I’ve been doing for years. I know it greatly increases strength, but what about agility and stamina for running? I take insanity as training for explosiveness. If you can shed some anecdotal info, that would be awesome!
I've done 2 years straight of 4 kb workouts a week. After going back to the gym.... I will tell you. You won't get the body you want in terms of aesthetics....but you will get gorilla strong. And you'll notice it in every aspect of fitness prowess
I started working as a cater waiter doing large events, lots of hard physical work - trays, squatting , lunging, up and down stairs with 40lbs bags of ice, etc. I soon learned I needed to get in better shape. I started using kettlebells and I now outperform people half my age. I'm 49.
I have to second on the kettlebell swing based on my personal experience. My lower back had been my weak spot, the kettlebell swing exercise helped strengthen my lower back and help my general health as the result.
i did my first kettlebell leg workout this past week and i couldn't believe how sore i got. those swings work your hips, glutes and core in ways other exercises don't. pavel's ideas about training are pretty contrary to typical protocols, but his principles really seem to work.
I did my first real kettlebell routine two days ago and my forearms are still burning from soreness. Can’t straighten my arms without pain 😂 but I also seriously out of shape. Let’s see how it goes after a month of training.
I have had shoulder surgery and can’t do pull-ups, barbell presses anymore but the KB press and snatches feels great in the shoulder. Push ups/rows feel fine as well.
Have you tried hanging? Stephen Kirsch a shoulder surgeon recommends building up to 90 secs per day. Has fixed my shoulder issues and is great for shoullder rehab. I recommend looking on UA-cam if you haven't already tried it.
This guy is a genius. I now do 60 swings a day (single arm, 44lb). I want to up it to 100 a day. I also do 100 squats with light weight, daily. I have felt a vast and immediate increase in my athleticism from these exercises.
I have incorporated swings, snatches and cleans in my training 5 days out the week and my power when doing body weight exercises has increased a bit within a month
@@ColdSteel-dz3pf one thing I underestimated was thinking swings weren’t as great as snatches. I did strictly snatches one session and tried to muscle some swings afterwards and felt super weak...kettlebells where it’s at
Completely agree. The Kettlebell swing is absolutely amazing. You have dumb YT videos claiming its horrible with (spurious) research. Nope. These days, I cool down or warm up with Kettlebell swings before using more specific exercises like the bench press: warm ups with 225 lb (20+ times) and 185 lb (30 times).
I do the same thing. Even though I know I’m 35 I still look and try to live like I’m 25. So when people ask me my age sometimes I never want to tell them because if they can’t tell by looking and talking to me I must be doing something right.
@Frank Castle "Not according to the worlds best strength athletes", are you drunk or something lol? Barbell training transfers over well to general strength and that applies to everyone, not just to elite powerlifters/strongman... That's a terrible example too as they're at the top of the food chain in terms of genetics and training stimulus.
@Frank Castle Lmao now you resort to being the shit talker, whatever Frank Castle.. I don't know why I even bothered talking to somebody who poses as a bad ass when you're so insecure you cant even back up your own bro facts.
I use my two 72 pound kettlebells to work out with most of the time. I also do dips and or push-ups every day. I went back into the weight room yesterday and bench pressed 405 easily. What the hell affect is real. Something about the kettle bells gets you strong and keeps you strong. I was surprised.
MMAbadboy you are right. 72 pounds isn’t the heaviest. It’s a weight I feel comfortable using most days at this time. I actually want to get one kettlebell that is between 90-100 pounds. That yeti kettlebell by onnit looks interesting to me.
This doggone video changed the entire course of my life. Been a chunky guy even though I’ve trained martial arts my whole life, and then I got myself a 40lb kettlebell. Can’t wait to get more
No. He doesn't want people to dismiss his work or his claims because of his age. Google ageism bro. It's real. Unless you're Arnold Scwartzeneeger and are world famous, people attach negative connotations to being older. People are afraid of death. They're afraid of losing youthful looks and energy. And banging younger women is so easy it's a wonder it's not illegal (I'm talking like 19 and up, I'm not a pedophile LoL)
@@yomumma7803 There is no secret really. I mean, you already know what it is. Hit the gym. Take care of yourself. You don't have to look like an athlete. Just LOOK the part. And let them come to you. That's really it. Young women are so superficial. Also... And this is a biggie... Don't TALK like an old man. Don't lecture people. Don't judge people. You'll sound like her dad or her grandpa. Pussy dry as death valley. People say youth is a state of mind. It's really true. Carry yourself as a man ten years younger. Lose the "old man wisdom" bullshit. I mean, live by it, but keep it to yourself unless asked. You'd be surprised how many young women crave a sugar daddy. I'm not talking money lender. And older, more powerful, more resourceful man. Candy from a baby. LoL
Igor Mikeshin keeping my body conditioned for my work Keeping my mind healthy through mentally tough times Bro So thankful to the Pavel Tsatoline System of Kettlebell Training 💣💣
@@CarpenterHunts that's awesome you got your hands on one. I tried to buy a 40 pound KB for 60 bucks off some website Google shopping recommended. After I paid for it I got an email from the seller in Chinese lol. It was definitely to good to be true because they sent me surgical masks instead a kettlebell hahaha
I will comment briefly about the comment I made about kettlebell training for security work,the advantage is you generally go from sitting around,observing your area of responsibilities,to going into a incident where your conditioning can be the difference between life and death,for yourself or a coworker. Kettlebell training allows you to do that,try swings!
I invested in some rings and a kettlebell right before lockdown, I’m debating on even going back to my gym. Fantastic investment been getting insane workouts everyday sometimes twice a day.
@@kummakummakummakummakummac8606 I’d say keep it high intense and high volume depending on what you want to achieve mate, they’re so versatile. Swings, deadlift, clean, press, walks etc etc
This. I froze my membership last April and there’s no reason to go back. I bought 25, 40 & 50lb KB’s, a stationary bike on Amazon ($350), and resistance bands before everything was sold out lol. And of course, Calisthenics. Best investments ever and you can exercise whenever the heck you want. KB swings are my go-to, even when I’m not in the mood bc after about 30 swings, with the 40lb KB, my body responds like I’m in a full sprint for the Olympic gold 😂.
I only have one 55 lbs kettlebell and I use it for swings,cleans and I do burpees for 60 seconds straight 3 times. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done since I stopped using barbells and dumbbells.
I used to mock kettlebells when I was a young gym rat. In my older age they have been a fitness saver. I can have 3 sets in a small amount of space. If I don't have time to walk over to the gym or if I feel like I have extra energy they are so easy to pick up and bang out 30 minutes with. Definitely helped my core strength too.
Always great info from Pavel. Major pet peeve of mine. Fred Hatfield was not the first man to squat 1000 lbs. Dave Waddington and Lee Moran both did it in official competition before him. Hatfield just publicized his lift better.
I read about Pavel in Bill Phillips's Sports Supplement Review in like '98 and he was talked about as a decades old legend! I met Muhammad Ali once and I asked "how old is Pavel Tsatsouline?" Ali said "Pavel is 156 years old!"
Basically compound moves vs isolation moves....compound uses more muscle groups in unison to achieve a lift....traditional Olympic lifts, bench, squat and deads, are the tried and true foundation.
Kettlebell workouts are one of my favorite forms of exercise, but you really need to have great form when pushing big weights and find yourself at the point of exhaustion, I wouldn't recommend them to people that have injuries or have terrible form.
I got myself a kettlebell and his book Enter the Kettlebell (the accompanying video can be found on YT) after this podcast. I'm enjoying my workouts like never before and the results in terms of strength, endurance, well-being, and body composition change are awesome. I can only recommend it to everybody who hasn't tried it yet.
@@emilio1316 I just got one 16 kg (35 pounds), that's the one he recommends for starters for the average male. Although I would have considered myself to be above average in strength and muscle mass before starting this program, it serves me just fine.
Maybe he didn't want the conversation to be in the direction joe was heading? anyways people can think what they like, he hasn't mentioned insecurity of age specifically yet people want to think it is
With kettle bells and a diet change I went from 300lbs to 255lb in less than 2 months (I am 6'2" male). Diet obviously was a huge factor but kettle bells def built my strength. I am going to get into more of a hypertrophy program now with dumbbells but on off days still use the kettle bells.
Will it help grow glutes? I can’t access a gym so I’m researching glutes exercises to grow (like hip thrusts/bridges). I’m eating protein as well. So does the kettlebell help with glutes?
@@avocado4357 KB's will give you functional strength and depending on your body type and fitness level you will be able to put muscle on. If you are already an advanced lifter then I would say its probably not the best option, but if you are more at the beginning stage then yes, the KB swing would definitely help firm up and grow your glutes
@@avocado4357 it definitely can. Swings do eventually grow hamstrings and thighs, a bit of glutes. Glute bridges and lunges will help the most for glutes so do focus on that. Resistance bands would help round out any exercise loading you might miss out if you’d don’t have dumbbells or weights
I have used mine every other day for two weeks now, and my only regret would be that I did not get started sooner. My 15 minute full body workout gives me a simple, sufficiently fun program, that I can do at home. It builds my core muscles, which I now feel burning on a regular basis. Swinging this thing requires more stability than isolated exercises, so I am getting stronger, with a lower risk of hurting myself than with regular training. I feel my posture and body language are already improving as a consequence.
I think the WTH effect is contributed greatly by grip strength. When you get a stronger grip you are stronger everywhere. you recruit more muscles with that grip. Its like the grip itself is calling out to every fiber.
Yes you get an increase in grip strength fast. In the beginning i used 5 kg Kb and after 3 x 10 rep swings i feared i fling that thing. Also back improves with swings for me. But it is not 'body building'. You get stronger thats for sure
Been trying out the kettle bell and boy it kicked my butt the first week. I started using it for my wrestling and boxing and I really noticed the explosivness and endurance that I got from using this weight.
2:05 - I did discover that during a time I was only did a MASSIVE amount of pushups as an exercise for 4 straight months, never touched the chin up bar, that carried over to the chin ups and I was a beast.
Kettlebell's help me crush some manual labor like a boss. I know Pavel is a big fan of sets of 10 with kettlebells. I wonder what he uses for training dips daily.
Always like Pavel's stuff. His voice reminds me of the guy from Universal Soldier (the Dolph Lundgren character), so that's a little unsettling, but his stuff has helped me a great amount. Seems a cool dude, too.
I remember when his DVD came out and I diden't afford a set of kettlebells. A good set was $500 at the time wich felt like $1000. For some reason my local gym had kettlebells classes included in the membership, so I learned from certified instructors. 8 years ago; I finally got my own set of kettlebells. It's the best equipment ever imo!
Kind of pointless for someone as well known as Pavel to withhold his age in the age of Google. You don't even need to Google it yourself. Look in the comments. Someone already did it for you.
You know you are a kettlebell master, when you wear headphones and you look like one.
🤣
Great comment 😂
Lmfao
Haahahahahhahah I can't unsee this 😂
Great point.. 🤣
I’ve never seen a grown man not admit his age before
Yea that shit was weird af
he a pussy for this. acting like a damn women lol
@@NasteeJo Women with character have no problem telling you their age.
Ye, a bit feminine I thought
he seemed very very insecure about his age
Why is a 30lb kettlebell talking to a 10lb kettlebell?
Why?
omg i havent laughed at an internet comment in years but u got me
I have to be honest. Took me some time to get it
I still don't get it ?
Jack Mac he’s talking about their heads looking like kettlebells with those headphones on
Pavel changed my life 15 years ago. Seen his DVD and buying some kettlebells 100% saved my life. Lost 60kg lost depression gain mobility gain trust in myself gain power and gain confidence in myself. If you guys read this and be interested in kettlebells. Buy them!
I stopped doing kettlebells cuz I messed my back up
Much respect to you sir.
@@Carlos-od7jrHow? What are you doing now?
you must be doing it wrong. if you use the correct form, it actually strengthens your back.@@Carlos-od7jr
The one arm pushup is good too he teaches
I had to watch this with sunglasses on
dbs fan 😂
Lol
Yes!!!
@Va Kuums you got it bud
King Neptune from the og spongebob movie
In Russia you age is number of kettlebell swings per 10minutes.
Inverse maybe?
I'm going to stop at 25.
Your age is how many seconds it takes to do 50 swings
@@TheRosyCodex i'm 95 years old. wait what\
Damn!!!
I’m on a strict kettle corn training program and I’ve gained 15 pounds of solid fat.
Wall Banger good work, now just harden and you will be bulletproof #Bearlife
Kettlebell corn?? Wtf is that?
popcorn
Damn son, dem GAINZ!
gz keep up the good work
With the quarantine going on, I’m so glad I bought a kettlebell.
JP K me too man, I have a 22kg one and I wanna order a more moderate weight (14/16kg) but the prices have gone through the roof since last week
Same here. Swung it a week ago and I’m still sore.
Same here.
amen
I’ve had a 14 forever. Your better going with a lighter weight for your first one. Gives you more variety to exercises and if it gets too easy just increase volume
Pavel Tsatsouline
23 August 1969 (age 50)
I’m judging him now based on his withholding his age. 👴
@@curtjames some people are superstitious about it, might be his case
@Silviu Florin do you even know how 65 yo looks like?
Dumbass
He has a disk in his forehead tho
Oooooooo
I went straight kettlebell and body weight for a year and when I had to do a deadlift I did 3 reps 20 lbs heavier than my one rep max a year prior. I’m a believer
Dilly Dally what was your routine?
The what the hell effect is a solid thing for sure. I’ve noticed it with rucking, sandbag movements, and hiking while carrying odd objects like a sandbag. The use of the body as a whole, and the continual training of movements and not muscles is a large part. As is the addition of the cardiovascular component, or the metabolic conditioning angle. People get lost In the weeds with barbells and dumbbells a lot more than they do with a knowledgeable kettlebell base. It’s easy to go and do isolation movements with a dumbbell, yet you never see individuals do cleans, or snatches, or any explosive movements with them. The opposite is true for kb’s, you rarely see isolation as it’s such an awkward implement and it sort of self selects away from the bodybuilding sphere
That's right. I've been forced to try calisthenics because of lockdown and then bought a kettlebell because those were the cheapest weights around. Finally was able to buy a barbell and I gladly saw that despite looking leaner I'm now stronger, which is really badass at 37. I can now shoulder press more weight and reps with the barbell while STANDING than I could SITTING back in february
@@PsychoholicSlag83 dammn that's sick dude, its crazy cos Kettlebells weight less than dumbells yet their effectiveness is crazy like a 24kg dumbell can only do so much compared to a 24kg kettlebell
@@PsychoholicSlag83 I don’t know anyone who can’t press more standing than they do sitting...? I don’t understand why you think that’s weird.
I took a 2 part stretching class from Pavel ** years ago, before he was such a big damn deal. 30 people in the class, 2 consecutive Wednesdays. At the question and answer period at the end of class 2, he was calling on everyone by their first names. He had memorized the names of 30 people he was never going to see again. I brought this up, and he just smiled. Blew my mind .....
I did the same class of stretching in Minneapolis over 10 years ago. Very interesting guy. I have set of kettlebells of my own now. Love the work!
Andre McGoo disagree. Depends on your goals. For a balance between strength and endurance/general fitness with one bit of equipment, they are pretty damn hard to beat. Especially if you don’t want to visit a gym.
@Andre McGoo dumbest comment i've ever read on here. So many dumbasses and charlatans in the yourube comment section.
@Andre McGoo dumbass people don't only workout to see a difference in physique.
+Rockford Cool I had his relax to stretching video as well as Naked Wartior, Beyond Crunches, Power to the People, someone stole my Beyond Crunches. As for the Power to the People I wasn't a weight lifter so I didn't get into it but a Coworker at the time order the book and got ten times bigger he was busting out of his Uniform shirt true story. Pavel is the truth, man those one legged squats are crazy, I'm getting back into it will do Swimgs and Push ups to start
I'm a year into my kettlebell journey, mostly concentrating on Simple and Sinister every day. Started at 16 Kg bell, now at a 32 Kg bell. I totally love it. I also have done military presses, carries and more once I own each new weight. Along with proper eating and sleep, I went from 201 lbs to 150 lbs, way more strength, endurance, energy, better mood and more! I'm a firm believer in kettlebells.
keep pounding at the S&S! Totally worth it. I just achieved Sinister last week.
Is he talking about standard dips or dips with kettlebells? What protocol?
@stormskenpo look up simple and sinister by Pavel. But the protocol he's talking about in the video I believe is the quick and the dead. Parallel bar dips and swings. There's a book about that one as well.
@@fullmerfitmindandbodythank you!
@stormskenpo either minimalist program is perfect for martial artists. I've seen a lot of transfer over into my striking and grappling. Moreso than conventional barbell strength training.
Jamie pull up his birthday
Hahaha
oh god bless you
br garai nao percebi
@@nikolai___-___ Pavel não queria revelar a sua idade, então bastava o Joe Rogan pedir ao Jamie para pesquisar na internet (Jamie pega aí a idade dele)
@@seegui1971 o video entendi, nao tinha percebido que vc era br kkk falei god bless you pq eu ri carai huehueh
After years of bench pressing, squatting, and deadlifting my body into oblivion, a single 16kg kettle bell has been kicking my ass over the last 6 months. It immediately exposed how weak my core and posterior chain was. I've added a second 16kg kettle bell since which has given me the ability to add a lot of movements to my routines.
Broooo i added a 10 pounder to my workout that was my wifes. An i was tired as hell afterwards.
Can you give a quick routine that you're doing? What excercises?
Kettlebells are by far the best option to have at home at all times. They are extremely versatile and they can teach you so much about coordination and mind-body connection. Everyone should learn how to use them and those who don't are missing a lot.
brah how do you have a week posterior chain if you seriously do deadlifts?
@@Bear7747 deadlifts aren't exactly the safest
My uncle is 77 years old. He loves when people ask how old he is; they never believe him. He has been working out/weight training since his mid- 20s. When he retired as a teacher, the students didn't believe he was old enough to retire. He also has always been careful about eating healthy too.
Fascinating.
Strange fascination you have with your uncle, you should bring this up with your therapist.
What’s his diet like ?
@@johnnycage435 he has mostly eaten "clean" since his late 20s including reducing his red meat intake a lot by his 40's. He used to indulge in ice cream occasionally in the summer usually with a homemade cobbler. He turns 80 this year and still works out. He eats more beans and fish than meat now. I talk to him once a month as I live overseas; he is still very sharp. I've tried to mimic his lifestyle because out of his siblings, he is in outstanding physical and mental health. Thank you for asking.
@Louis Tea Enjoyer lol sure
...been following Pavel's work since 2001 when I got his "Russian Kettellbell Challenge" book...the Power to the People, etc... his books/videos are worth gold. He has a way of breaking down the science for others that is unmatched.
Great comment. I read the book as well and it’s the Bible to me. I brought his name up on another video relating to Author Jones and the study of strength training ect and some guys who likely never studied anything criticized his physique and I guess assuming his knowledge isn’t relevant. Smh trying to refrain from debating with fools
I have his books and dvds including his kettlebell for women. He sure has lost most of his accent. I'm inspired to dig them out again.😊
I think my favourite part of the interview is that Pavel is able to speak thoughtfully without Joe interjecting every few seconds.
My favourite part was his name being Pavel Testosterone
I love this guy. Your the perfect interviewer for things of this nature, you ask the right questions. I’d love to see more of this. Thanks Joe
Pavel is a master. I had a chance to take a class he taught in Seattle about 15 years ago.
I've been to seattle... In the last of us part 2 😝
Joe Rogan should release a set of KBs shaped like his head with the headphones as the handle
Legendary
This comment is why the internet is great sometimes
I fully support this. Do it Joe
*By functional I mean you can comfortably swing or carry it **bestgym.equipment** around as one would expect of a kettlebell weight. By versatile I mean the protective coating does not prevent attaching magnetic micro-plates to increase the weight, so, for example, a 35 pound kettlebell can be increased by up to 5 pounds in weight or possibly a bit more by attaching magnetic micro-plates.*
I’ve started using kettlebells through curiosity and he’s right. It’s so randomly effective full body
I like that it works the body without hurting it which is something he mentioned here
Yes but be aware - You can really wreck your elbows. I’m living through it now. I’ve tried to pay attention to technique but i progressed too fast and went too heavy. Had to back off cleans and snatches. Been at it for 1.5 years.
💯
I met Pavel and John at the Arnold Classic years ago. He was so nice and easy to speak to. I never forgot that as some of you know how many people go to the Classic. Pavel is a class act.
I leave my phone across the room when I go to bed and a kettlebell right next to it so when the alarm goes off I get up, turn off the alarm, and do some kettlebell swings to help wake me up and start my day. Hated it at first but it's become super beneficial and have noticed a big change
That is a pretty dope idea. Props to you, Mike.
@@EsauistheCaucasian thanks man
Still AM swinging?
@@CalTN I had stopped doing it. But waking up and seeing this comment got me motivated to do it today and it really does help wake you up in the morning. It got rid of that grogginess quickly and I felt way more energetic throughout the morning. I’m glad you asked. In a way it helped keep me accountable. Highly recommend giving it a go if you haven’t.
@@mikem1122 Good for you. Hope ya stick to it. I like to do a fasted KB workout in the morning also. I hit a minimum of 100 swings and 100 club/mace swings a day. That is my goal.
I feel pretty lucky I came across this video and kettlebell training in general. With the internet saturated with bad workout advice and ineffective fad workouts its incredible to come across fitness guidelines that are simple and super effective (one month into S & S and ive been seeing some pretty dope results)
I love Kettlebells! I've trained with kettlebells almost exclusively for a year half now and the results have been amazing! People always ask why I only use kettlebells..the secret is it makes you extremely strong, most effective way to build your postering chain, and you have flexible with workouts, range of motion and flows. I'm 6'1 180lb, but deceivingly strong.
Thanks for sharing your results Kuma. Love your comment.
Cool..iam gonna try
How do you know what weight to use for RDL
Love to hear that, and am thinking of switching from the “insanity: max 30” program I’ve been doing for years. I know it greatly increases strength, but what about agility and stamina for running? I take insanity as training for explosiveness. If you can shed some anecdotal info, that would be awesome!
How can i build my lat with kettlebel ?.
I've done 2 years straight of 4 kb workouts a week. After going back to the gym.... I will tell you. You won't get the body you want in terms of aesthetics....but you will get gorilla strong. And you'll notice it in every aspect of fitness prowess
Routine/weight?
I beg to differ I’ve seen loads of guys get ripped to fuck doing kettlebells 1hour workouts 3-4 times per week.
I started working as a cater waiter doing large events, lots of hard physical work - trays, squatting , lunging, up and down stairs with 40lbs bags of ice, etc. I soon learned I needed to get in better shape. I started using kettlebells and I now outperform people half my age. I'm 49.
I have to second on the kettlebell swing based on my personal experience. My lower back had been my weak spot, the kettlebell swing exercise helped strengthen my lower back and help my general health as the result.
Me too ❤
I don't know about you felt like I could breathe better
Pavel is the man. Hands down.
Paweł jesteś gość twoja technika by pokonać pamięć mięśniową jest niesamowita daje nieprawdopodobne rezultaty w krótkim czasie
Just swings and dips! A fantastic workout. Thanks Pavel!
i did my first kettlebell leg workout this past week and i couldn't believe how sore i got. those swings work your hips, glutes and core in ways other exercises don't. pavel's ideas about training are pretty contrary to typical protocols, but his principles really seem to work.
Bro look up knees over toes guy your welcome. Changed my life
Did you just buy a kettlebell or do you know of a good program/set?
I did my first real kettlebell routine two days ago and my forearms are still burning from soreness. Can’t straighten my arms without pain 😂 but I also seriously out of shape. Let’s see how it goes after a month of training.
@@hto8010 Simple and Sinister.
@@chris_sndw how'd it go?
Had my 40lb Onnit KB for years. Now with gyms closed, bought a 54lb. Staying in shape the old fashion way🤙🏼💪🏼
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Very interesting interview I will look for the full interview to watch.
I have had shoulder surgery and can’t do pull-ups, barbell presses anymore but the KB press and snatches feels great in the shoulder. Push ups/rows feel fine as well.
John Rhodes Maybe Indian Club training could help your shoulder too. Maybe
Have you tried hanging?
Stephen Kirsch a shoulder surgeon recommends building up to 90 secs per day. Has fixed my shoulder issues and is great for shoullder rehab. I recommend looking on UA-cam if you haven't already tried it.
This guy is a genius. I now do 60 swings a day (single arm, 44lb). I want to up it to 100 a day. I also do 100 squats with light weight, daily. I have felt a vast and immediate increase in my athleticism from these exercises.
60 swings total or per arm? I want to start a kettlebell routine but don't know where to start.
@@smokeymcpot69 simple and sinister homie. 100 swings in 10 minutes. 10 Turkish get ups
@@smokeymcpot69 60 total so 30 per arm. But remember that this is primarily a leg exercise.
@@SilverbackE12B I'm about a month in. Increased it to 120 per 10 min @ 24 kg
Lost 4 lbs, back and should let pain is gone!
How did you learn the routine? Where did you get it from?
I have incorporated swings, snatches and cleans in my training 5 days out the week and my power when doing body weight exercises has increased a bit within a month
I started this a year ago and the benefits are definitely noticed
@@ColdSteel-dz3pf one thing I underestimated was thinking swings weren’t as great as snatches. I did strictly snatches one session and tried to muscle some swings afterwards and felt super weak...kettlebells where it’s at
@@vernonjordanii.240 facts big bro. I’m getting ready to get a session in now. Gonna incorporate snatches. Yeah Buddy!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
You should try his other program "The Quick and The Dead." It's phenomenal and you feel so much more powerful as you progress through it
“The (kettlebell) swing is the most beneficial exercise anybody can do.” - Pavel Tsatsouline
Completely agree. The Kettlebell swing is absolutely amazing. You have dumb YT videos claiming its horrible with (spurious) research. Nope. These days, I cool down or warm up with Kettlebell swings before using more specific exercises like the bench press: warm ups with 225 lb (20+ times) and 185 lb (30 times).
👍 Very interesting in learning more about weightlifting with kettlebells.
im swinging while watching this interview.
^
after or before kettlebell training ?
Your wife has an open mind. Hold onto her dearly x
same
You and me both, brother!
@@andyhunter5869 Hahaha.
If I could be trained by this guy, I’d be sooooo happy.
Nothing special about him
Dudes who won't tell you how old they are I would consider to be weirdos.
Done with this dude after hearing that lol
He’s 50
I do the same thing. Even though I know I’m 35 I still look and try to live like I’m 25. So when people ask me my age sometimes I never want to tell them because if they can’t tell by looking and talking to me I must be doing something right.
@@MarquisVonMonster That's weird bro, just saying.
MarquisVonMonster they might be thinking you’re 46 😂
I got a bro that only did swings for a year and it transferred to his squat bench and deadlift massively.
@Frank Castle For overall strength they transfer over well.
@Frank Castle "Not according to the worlds best strength athletes", are you drunk or something lol? Barbell training transfers over well to general strength and that applies to everyone, not just to elite powerlifters/strongman... That's a terrible example too as they're at the top of the food chain in terms of genetics and training stimulus.
@Frank Castle Lmao now you resort to being the shit talker, whatever Frank Castle.. I don't know why I even bothered talking to somebody who poses as a bad ass when you're so insecure you cant even back up your own bro facts.
@Frank Castle why are bench, squat, and deadlift not important?
@Frank Castle Just another internet gangster lol
I use my two 72 pound kettlebells to work out with most of the time. I also do dips and or push-ups every day. I went back into the weight room yesterday and bench pressed 405 easily. What the hell affect is real. Something about the kettle bells gets you strong and keeps you strong. I was surprised.
How do i start? Do i need a whole bunch of kettle bells like dumb bells or?
@Flyleaf Plot thank you
72 pound kettle bells, wow man that’s nearly twice as heavy as the ones I use. You must be a beast
MMAbadboy you are right. 72 pounds isn’t the heaviest. It’s a weight I feel comfortable using most days at this time. I actually want to get one kettlebell that is between 90-100 pounds. That yeti kettlebell by onnit looks interesting to me.
Flyleaf Plot great advice.
I just started kettle bell and I love it. After about 20 swings my heart is pounding. I was a marathon runner too and like this better.
Smug
@@bigoneish smug?
@@gaythugsmatter7029 smug
I got a kettlebell today, after only doing strenght the cardio kicked my ass lol
@@Grandmaster-Kush what routine did you use, any recommendations to start?
This doggone video changed the entire course of my life. Been a chunky guy even though I’ve trained martial arts my whole life, and then I got myself a 40lb kettlebell. Can’t wait to get more
Same. Im 32 and should have done this yrs ago. It makes doing drills so much better
"I don't want to be judged on my age" = I want to date younger women. I feel you brother lol
No. He doesn't want people to dismiss his work or his claims because of his age. Google ageism bro. It's real. Unless you're Arnold Scwartzeneeger and are world famous, people attach negative connotations to being older. People are afraid of death. They're afraid of losing youthful looks and energy.
And banging younger women is so easy it's a wonder it's not illegal (I'm talking like 19 and up, I'm not a pedophile LoL)
@@DepressionShaman what's your secret?
@@yomumma7803 There is no secret really. I mean, you already know what it is. Hit the gym. Take care of yourself. You don't have to look like an athlete. Just LOOK the part. And let them come to you. That's really it. Young women are so superficial.
Also... And this is a biggie... Don't TALK like an old man. Don't lecture people. Don't judge people. You'll sound like her dad or her grandpa. Pussy dry as death valley. People say youth is a state of mind. It's really true. Carry yourself as a man ten years younger. Lose the "old man wisdom" bullshit. I mean, live by it, but keep it to yourself unless asked. You'd be surprised how many young women crave a sugar daddy. I'm not talking money lender. And older, more powerful, more resourceful man.
Candy from a baby. LoL
@@DepressionShaman when you say "let them come to you", in what situations do you put yourself into for them to approach?
Keevin Tamplin you had me in the first half not gonna like until the age clarification haha
The kettlebell swing is excellent training for security work.
Bryan Martin agreed
Kettlebells have literally saved me on many occasions not only in my Security Work but with life in General 💣💪🏽
@@Hootakai you mean, you used them for fighting?
Igor Mikeshin
keeping my body conditioned for my work
Keeping my mind healthy through mentally tough times Bro
So thankful to the Pavel Tsatoline System of Kettlebell Training 💣💣
How? Makes no sense tbh
@@similargoals5084 he swing-threw kettlebells at the enemy
I’ve been waiting for this guy to come on the JRE Podcast for years! #greasethegroove
GTG is a great method but this guy is hard to watch
Who's watching this during the Corona virus and having a hard time finding kettlebells for sale?
you
Not me, I bought them all before this and I am price gouging everyone on eBay
Allen It took me quite a while to find one last week and paid a premium for it. Everyone was sold out. Getting delivered tomorrow.
@@veerchasm1 good! If I had extra I would do the same lol
@@CarpenterHunts that's awesome you got your hands on one. I tried to buy a 40 pound KB for 60 bucks off some website Google shopping recommended. After I paid for it I got an email from the seller in Chinese lol. It was definitely to good to be true because they sent me surgical masks instead a kettlebell hahaha
I will comment briefly about the comment I made about kettlebell training for security work,the advantage is you generally go from sitting around,observing your area of responsibilities,to going into a incident where your conditioning can be the difference between life and death,for yourself or a coworker. Kettlebell training allows you to do that,try swings!
I invested in some rings and a kettlebell right before lockdown, I’m debating on even going back to my gym. Fantastic investment been getting insane workouts everyday sometimes twice a day.
Can you recommend a kettlebell beginner routine?
@@kummakummakummakummakummac8606 I’d say keep it high intense and high volume depending on what you want to achieve mate, they’re so versatile. Swings, deadlift, clean, press, walks etc etc
@@XDNEB - I've gained alot of weight these past few years and I'm out of shape. At this point I just want to get in better shape and lose excess fat.
Same. The only equipment I have are pair of rings and kettlebell.
This. I froze my membership last April and there’s no reason to go back. I bought 25, 40 & 50lb KB’s, a stationary bike on Amazon ($350), and resistance bands before everything was sold out lol. And of course, Calisthenics. Best investments ever and you can exercise whenever the heck you want. KB swings are my go-to, even when I’m not in the mood bc after about 30 swings, with the 40lb KB, my body responds like I’m in a full sprint for the Olympic gold 😂.
I just had a revelation watching this video. This guy is an animal. I love him
How’s that revelation working out a year later? 😂
Mirror mirror on the wall. Who has the most reflective forehead of them all .
You did a great job. You made me laugh. Good work buddy.
Yes
You win 🏆
"Jamie, pull up the age of Pavel"
underrated
I only have one 55 lbs kettlebell and I use it for swings,cleans and I do burpees for 60 seconds straight 3 times. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done since I stopped using barbells and dumbbells.
I’ve been using a 6 KG kettlebell to help me loose weight and it’s done wonders. Kettlebells are my favourite weight.
Cheers guys, great vid as always:)
Pavel is Great Guy.😀
I used to mock kettlebells when I was a young gym rat. In my older age they have been a fitness saver. I can have 3 sets in a small amount of space. If I don't have time to walk over to the gym or if I feel like I have extra energy they are so easy to pick up and bang out 30 minutes with.
Definitely helped my core strength too.
Always great info from Pavel. Major pet peeve of mine. Fred Hatfield was not the first man to squat 1000 lbs. Dave Waddington and Lee Moran both did it in official competition before him. Hatfield just publicized his lift better.
I read about Pavel in Bill Phillips's Sports Supplement Review in like '98 and he was talked about as a decades old legend! I met Muhammad Ali once and I asked "how old is Pavel Tsatsouline?" Ali said "Pavel is 156 years old!"
I've been doing kettlebells and jumprope for a week and I've lost 6 pounds already. It kicks my ass like nothing else.
What's your routine? I'm interested in starting something similar
Still interested about your routine :)
Kettlebell builds you from the core out. A stronger core is a stronger you.
Heart warming
Wim Hof Method comes to mind as an accessory to weight training when Pavel starts talking about training your inhalation and exhalation muscles.
Basically compound moves vs isolation moves....compound uses more muscle groups in unison to achieve a lift....traditional Olympic lifts, bench, squat and deads, are the tried and true foundation.
Got a 20kg kettle bell and did 100 swings. Absolutely kicked my ass
Incorrect.
@@Joshua-jj4xn what ?? 🤣🤣
Kettlebell workouts are one of my favorite forms of exercise, but you really need to have great form when pushing big weights and find yourself at the point of exhaustion, I wouldn't recommend them to people that have injuries or have terrible form.
Wow you got to meet and interview The Man. One of few people's hands I'd like to shake.
Great interview
I got myself a kettlebell and his book Enter the Kettlebell (the accompanying video can be found on YT) after this podcast. I'm enjoying my workouts like never before and the results in terms of strength, endurance, well-being, and body composition change are awesome. I can only recommend it to everybody who hasn't tried it yet.
Christopher Should one order one or two kettlebells?
@@emilio1316 I just got one 16 kg (35 pounds), that's the one he recommends for starters for the average male. Although I would have considered myself to be above average in strength and muscle mass before starting this program, it serves me just fine.
The dude is half a century old and looks amazing. I'm not sure why he wouldn't want to wear that like a badge of honor. People are so weird about age.
Ngl he looks pretty bad for 50
Maybe he didn't want the conversation to be in the direction joe was heading? anyways people can think what they like, he hasn't mentioned insecurity of age specifically yet people want to think it is
With kettle bells and a diet change I went from 300lbs to 255lb in less than 2 months (I am 6'2" male). Diet obviously was a huge factor but kettle bells def built my strength. I am going to get into more of a hypertrophy program now with dumbbells but on off days still use the kettle bells.
Kettlebells are the best investment I have ever made in any piece of fitness equipment.
Will it help grow glutes? I can’t access a gym so I’m researching glutes exercises to grow (like hip thrusts/bridges). I’m eating protein as well. So does the kettlebell help with glutes?
@@avocado4357 KB's will give you functional strength and depending on your body type and fitness level you will be able to put muscle on.
If you are already an advanced lifter then I would say its probably not the best option, but if you are more at the beginning stage then yes, the KB swing would definitely help firm up and grow your glutes
I got mine last week, and boy, is there a lot to be excited about!
@@avocado4357 it definitely can. Swings do eventually grow hamstrings and thighs, a bit of glutes. Glute bridges and lunges will help the most for glutes so do focus on that. Resistance bands would help round out any exercise loading you might miss out if you’d don’t have dumbbells or weights
I have used mine every other day for two weeks now, and my only regret would be that I did not get started sooner.
My 15 minute full body workout gives me a simple, sufficiently fun program, that I can do at home. It builds my core muscles, which I now feel burning on a regular basis. Swinging this thing requires more stability than isolated exercises, so I am getting stronger, with a lower risk of hurting myself than with regular training. I feel my posture and body language are already improving as a consequence.
I think the WTH effect is contributed greatly by grip strength. When you get a stronger grip you are stronger everywhere. you recruit more muscles with that grip. Its like the grip itself is calling out to every fiber.
Yes you get an increase in grip strength fast. In the beginning i used 5 kg Kb and after 3 x 10 rep swings i feared i fling that thing. Also back improves with swings for me. But it is not 'body building'. You get stronger thats for sure
The veins in my forearms have started to pop out since I began kettle bells.
Been trying out the kettle bell and boy it kicked my butt the first week. I started using it for my wrestling and boxing and I really noticed the explosivness and endurance that I got from using this weight.
Would be interested in Scott Sonnon interview some point
2:05 - I did discover that during a time I was only did a MASSIVE amount of pushups as an exercise for 4 straight months, never touched the chin up bar, that carried over to the chin ups and I was a beast.
Kettlebell swings made me do well in bowling. My arms felt stronger and I can lift the bowling bowl easily
Greasing the groove
Kettlebell has changed my life, thankfully I found this episode.
Thank you
Comrade
He stayed so firm on answering he was 20 years old. Such a strong mentality
He's 50
@Cthulhu Bit of a yellow flag.
So insecure 🤗
@Cthulhu annoying af
@@matthewgonano636 nah he looks old
@@matthewgonano636 it what world does this dude look 35 ?
My two favorites also...swings & dips.
Perfect scientific explaination of kbell benefits supported by respected sport scientists like Doc Fred Hatfield.
Kettlebell's help me crush some manual labor like a boss. I know Pavel is a big fan of sets of 10 with kettlebells. I wonder what he uses for training dips daily.
Always like Pavel's stuff. His voice reminds me of the guy from Universal Soldier (the Dolph Lundgren character), so that's a little unsettling, but his stuff has helped me a great amount. Seems a cool dude, too.
I remember when his DVD came out and I diden't afford a set of kettlebells. A good set was $500 at the time wich felt like $1000. For some reason my local gym had kettlebells classes included in the membership, so I learned from certified instructors. 8 years ago; I finally got my own set of kettlebells. It's the best equipment ever imo!
I SHARE A BDAY WITH PAVEL IM SO HAPPY
This is the first time Ive heard Pavel speak, without his ''Comrade' schtick
Spent years lifting weights but now I’ve went kettlebell I’ll never go back, workouts are shorter, more enjoyable and more effective, IMO of course
Spot on brother
Using kettlebells is lifting weights.
You might interview Mark Messier” retired professional hockey player, 50+ age, still a Beast...
I have met Donnie Thompson and worked some with him. He is a very large awesome guy.
Yo kettlebell with swings are giving me great results! Recommended to everyone. You do become stronger in other areas, the changes are magical.
Kind of pointless for someone as well known as Pavel to withhold his age in the age of Google. You don't even need to Google it yourself. Look in the comments. Someone already did it for you.
boomers don't know to the modern world
Frank Castle roasted
I think he was making a point about age, about not being judged on his age. Pushing limitations and all of that.
He withholds his age to himself, not to others.
@Frank Castle Boomer is a state of mind, we've gone over this.
Can we bring him back for another episode??
This guy is great.