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So we've just recently started a tramp preteam, and at least for the moment I'm heading the program. I've been looking for some good conditioning programs for trampoline.
It seems to me that kettlebell workouts should be extremely effective; from what I can tell, basic kettlebell swings appear to hit most of the muscles that I'd want trampolinists to develop. However, having very little experience coaching trampoline and zero experience training with kettlebells, I could use some advice.
First, can young athletes (say, 8-12) safely condition with kettlebells, assuming they ("they" meaning the kettlebells, not the athletes) are not too heavy?
Second, am I correct in my assumption that kettlebell swings are a good supplement to trampoline training?
Third, if the answer to the above two questions is "yes," what's a good weight to start them at?
Fourth, where can I learn more about proper form and execution on kettlebell exercises?
It seems to me that kettlebell workouts should be extremely effective; from what I can tell, basic kettlebell swings appear to hit most of the muscles that I'd want trampolinists to develop. However, having very little experience coaching trampoline and zero experience training with kettlebells, I could use some advice.
First, can young athletes (say, 8-12) safely condition with kettlebells, assuming they ("they" meaning the kettlebells, not the athletes) are not too heavy?
Second, am I correct in my assumption that kettlebell swings are a good supplement to trampoline training?
Third, if the answer to the above two questions is "yes," what's a good weight to start them at?
Fourth, where can I learn more about proper form and execution on kettlebell exercises?
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