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Post by mr potatohead on Nov 23, 2020 4:07:04 GMT
Beastly!
I remember seeing videos a number of years ago showing DIY bulgarian bags made from free used tire inner tubes, but this one has some nice handles..
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Post by Magnus on Nov 23, 2020 4:38:29 GMT
The bags are made very well and also look good. When the first bag was delivered I took it out of the box and after admiring it I started swinging it around in the living room. My wife walked in and took a look at it and asked where I was going to keep it (?) ... I said downstairs with my weights and kettlebells. She said "no, it looks really nice and you'll use it more if you keep it up here"... So I now have 2 Bulgarian bags in my dining room that are used with my Indian Clubs and Bullworker's as part of my 'morning coffee' routine
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Post by MBS on Nov 23, 2020 9:42:10 GMT
MBS, After swinging your new k'bell for awhile take a look at another excellent exercise tool for a different but just as functional version of 'swinging', the Bulgarian Bag. I recently purchased 2 of them from Titan Fitness and absolutely love the movement... Wow. Very cool. That may be the best tool on the market for training rotational muscles and gaining strength and power in multi planes of movement. I priced them. The original Suples bags are almost three times the cost of Titan bags and other competitors. Are they THAT much better to justify the price? in theory, if you have a heavy (relative to your strength levels) KB for swings, and a Bulgarian bag ( or two+), that may be all you ever need to cultivate strength and power, and enhanced mobility.
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Post by doomfarer1 on Nov 23, 2020 22:31:02 GMT
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Post by Magnus on Nov 23, 2020 22:56:05 GMT
MBS, After swinging your new k'bell for awhile take a look at another excellent exercise tool for a different but just as functional version of 'swinging', the Bulgarian Bag. I recently purchased 2 of them from Titan Fitness and absolutely love the movement... I priced them. The original Suples bags are almost three times the cost of Titan bags and other competitors. Are they THAT much better to justify the price?
I've never seen an original Suples bag up close but the Titan bags seem to be made very well; as a matter of fact they exceeded my expectations and I'm a nit-picker Let's see how they hold up...
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Post by MBS on Nov 24, 2020 0:28:57 GMT
I priced them. The original Suples bags are almost three times the cost of Titan bags and other competitors. Are they THAT much better to justify the price?
I've never seen an original Suples bag up close but the Titan bags seem to be made very well; as a matter of fact they exceeded my expectations and I'm a nit-picker Let's see how they hold up... I know you’re picky. That’s why I pay attention if you recommend something. I’m still using that 75 lb trap bar from Jesup gym from years ago.
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Post by Magnus on Nov 24, 2020 1:37:38 GMT
JEEZ... Just when I thought I was safe from buying anything else.... oh boy, Ivan's a damned genius !!!
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Post by MBS on Nov 24, 2020 2:05:57 GMT
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Post by MBS on Nov 27, 2020 22:49:41 GMT
According to UPS tracking, my KB arrives Monday. Been doing some swings with a 25 lb hex dumbbell,to practice the movement.
Looking forward to my first workout with it.
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Post by pierinifitness on Nov 27, 2020 23:13:26 GMT
According to UPS tracking, my KB arrives Monday. Been doing some swings with a 25 lb hex dumbbell,to practice the movement. Looking forward to my first workout with it. I know you’ll be pleased with your investment. Buy some chalk.
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Post by Michael on Nov 28, 2020 0:07:35 GMT
According to UPS tracking, my KB arrives Monday. Been doing some swings with a 25 lb hex dumbbell,to practice the movement. Looking forward to my first workout with it. I know you’ll be pleased with your investment. Buy some chalk. Do You use chalk? This is a serious question. What is the purpose of the use of chalk? Is it for grip assistance? Because of sweat? I've never used chalk so I'm curious. I know from my jobs my hands are calloused and rough. I've been called,"sand paper hands" by people.
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Post by mr potatohead on Nov 28, 2020 1:17:57 GMT
I don't like chalk. Never use it. I'd rather wear a pair of tight fitting, grippy gloves. I usually don't though.
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Post by mr potatohead on Nov 28, 2020 1:30:12 GMT
JEEZ... Just when I thought I was safe from buying anything else.... oh boy, Ivan's a damned genius !!! ;) Oooo! I really like these! I may give some thought to a DIY version. Pete Wagner has sand bags with ropes and PVC handles, but he doesn't work them like a kettle bell.
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Post by pierinifitness on Nov 28, 2020 2:43:10 GMT
I know you’ll be pleased with your investment. Buy some chalk. Do You use chalk? This is a serious question. What is the purpose of the use of chalk? Is it for grip assistance? Because of sweat? I've never used chalk so I'm curious. I know from my jobs my hands are calloused and rough. I've been called,"sand paper hands" by people. Michael, I seldom use chalk but I carry it in my gym bag. It’s helpful for high volume outdoor KB workouts on a hot day when my palms can get sweaty and my grip is compromised. Can think of one or two workouts that I had to abort because of sweaty palms. Again, high volume workouts. When I trained in the Olympic lifts, everyone used chalk. I think it’s an inexpensive training supply to have and carry for those once-in-awhile special needs situations. Bought my cube at Dick’s.
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Post by Deuce Gunner on Nov 28, 2020 10:10:43 GMT
I've wanted to try one of these, but I cannot find one anywhere except straight from Birt and their Shop page has said "We are currently updating inventory for the holiday season and will update the site soon!" since early Spring. Might have to show some pictures to some of the metal shops in my area and ask how much it would cost to make something similar from an Olympic plate.
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