Top 5 Kettlebell Training Mistakes : 2 - Thick Soled Shoes

2 - Thick Soled Shoes :

This is a lesser known kettlebell workout mistake, mainly because it is primarily a problem for kettlebell users. I get it, at the end of the day you want to slip off your business shoes or high heels and into something comfortable. But you could be adding extra unneeded stress on your ankle ligaments. The higher up your heel is off the floor the less traction and feel for the ground you have. You lose stabilization and have to compromise form to make up for wobbling feet. By using more minimalist workout shoes you improve on control and have a small mechanical advantage. On that note, please don't do any kettlebell workouts on bosu balls!

How to fix: Ideally you want more minimalistic workout shoes. Try to remember your workout shoes not as a fashion accessory but an essential fitness tool to get to where you want to go physically. If you are doing circuits in a controlled environment and still want the extra padding for high impact exercises consider slipping your shoes off for some kettlebell workouts. But BE CAREFUL to avoid dropped weights. Other wise, do your best to buy workout shoes with small heels and avoid Dr. Scholls inserts.

 

👉 5 - Using a kettlebell weight that is too heavy or too light
👉 4 - Not Using All Your Muscles
👉 3 - Wrong number of Reps
👉 2 - Thick Soled Shoes
👉 1 - Kettlebell Wrist Form