Poliquin: Kettlebell Swings Are Bad For You

[Maxrip13]

I have a similar relationship with the deadlift, much like a bad girlfriend. I know she is bad for me, and she always ends up hurting me, but I just can't resist.

Sounds like a damn good girlfriend to mee

I haven't done heavy deadlifts in years for similar reasons. It's my best lift also. I hit triple bodyweight a few years ago.

I do miss it but I can maintain a double bodyweight deadlift with no training. I get more from frequent squats and just stick with them.

[J-Madd]

[quote="Maxrip13"
I haven't done heavy deadlifts in years for similar reasons. It's my best lift also. I hit triple bodyweight a few years ago.

I do miss it but I can maintain a double bodyweight deadlift with no training. I get more from frequent squats and just stick with them.[/quote]

This is very close to my own experience.

[Maxrip13]

[quote="Maxrip13"
I haven't done heavy deadlifts in years for similar reasons. It's my best lift also. I hit triple bodyweight a few years ago.

I do miss it but I can maintain a double bodyweight deadlift with no training. I get more from frequent squats and just stick with them.

This is very close to my own experience.[/quote]

It seems to be the way for a lot of people to be honest. I get more from heavy pullups and as of late heavy swings.
I think I may have to invest in a heavier kettlebell or two soon as I am out growing the 32's I have at the moment.
I am back into operator as of next week and very keen for some barbell back squats.

[J-Madd]

[quote="Maxrip13"
I haven't done heavy deadlifts in years for similar reasons. It's my best lift also. I hit triple bodyweight a few years ago.

I do miss it but I can maintain a double bodyweight deadlift with no training. I get more from frequent squats and just stick with them.

This is very close to my own experience.

It seems to be the way for a lot of people to be honest. I get more from heavy pullups and as of late heavy swings.
I think I may have to invest in a heavier kettlebell or two soon as I am out growing the 32's I have at the moment.
I am back into operator as of next week and very keen for some barbell back squats.[/quote]

x2! Heavy pull-ups and swings, with squats are the key for me.