ABC question

[nwvang]

I am looking to incorporate ABC into my workout but I don't think that I am quite ready for the 45 lb big boy. I am thinking about buying a 25 lb CB to use with the ABC until I am ready for the real Bruiser. Is this a completely off the mark idea or should I go forward with this plan?
Thanks

[Scott Sonnon]

There's nothing wrong with using the ABC 2-handed approach to ANY Clubbell® class.

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[nwvang]

I guess that means I will be putting in my order on payday. I can't wait.
-Nemiah VanGuilder-

[admin]

Nemiah ,

As Coach Sonnon says, any size that is challenging will do. For the longest time I was unable to do the GPP with 15s. After Coach Szolek came out with his ABCs, I started using the 20 and sometimes the 25. Almost overnight, my GPP numbers started climbing and in just a few short weeks I was able to use the lighter pair (15s) to accomplish the GPP numbers. So using the big guys (to me that's anything over 15) really helped me enormously.

And a most important factor, using a single heavy Clubbell® is just a whole lot of fun. Using it with both hands gives you a sort of atavistic confidence that frightens away your 'inner pansy'.

Michael Gannon, CST Alpha

[nwvang]

Thanks for the encouragement Michael. The only problem is that I am not looking to frighten away my "inner pansy". I am however looking to strangle him.

Nemiah

[SFE]

Nemiah,

I have loads of fun working up to or down from the 25lb Clubbell® in many of the ABC training workouts that I do. Being a Karateka, I often train lifting a 10lb Clubbell® with both hands directly over my head into back position and forcefully bringing it forward to point straight ahead. I usually work up to my 25lb Clubbell® in a pyramid type fashion (10reps/10lb, 7reps/15lb, 5reps/20lb and finally 3reps/25lb and when I'm feeling frisky I work in the opposite direction). I NEVER try and point my Clubbell® above 15lbs...I also switch to a slower grinding motion 20lbs and up.

Hopefully this will give you some ideas on how to not only enjoy using the heavier 'bells in ABC training but also how you can incorporate your lighter clubbells as well!

Enjoy!

One more thing, be sure to incorporate the "Ty Cobb" grip if needed when moving up to the heavier clubbells!

[Mike]

I bought ABC with the Bruiser Clubbell®. It was quite daunting though because it was the FIRST Clubbell® I had ever lifted, but so far I seem to be progressing well with it. In hindsight I wish I had gotten a 25er so I could do higher rep stuff, but I'm still very pleased with the big boy!

I'd like to set a good example for all the little guys out there that the bruiser is great for anyone.

[Dan Chomycia]

Nemiah,

You Said,

The only problem is that I am not looking to frighten away my "inner pansy". I am however looking to strangle him.

This should be easy with your new found grip strength from the Clubbell®!
:twisted:

[Mike]

This should be easy with your new found grip strength from the Clubbell®!
:twisted:

That's an understatement.

[nwvang]

In just my first few weeks of working with my first Clubbell® (a mere 10lb), I have noticed a striking increase in both grip/ forearm strength and shoulder stability. The increase in shoulder stablility has proved invaluable when performing grinding exercises with a kettlebell.
I can't wait to see the benefits of integrating ABC into my training.

I am going to start with the 25 instead of the 45. I'm sure the 25 will be enough to smoke me. I can't wait. :wink: