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are dumbbells an okay replacement for kettlebell swings?
« on: March 07, 2013, 06:25:01 am »
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Re: are dumbbells an okay replacement for kettlebell swings?
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2013, 08:23:43 am »
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No. If you use a dumbbell you will spontaneously combust.
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Re: are dumbbells an okay replacement for kettlebell swings?
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2013, 08:33:35 am »
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Raptors right. I, however, tempt fate every session by using a dumbbell.




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Re: are dumbbells an okay replacement for kettlebell swings?
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2013, 11:06:19 am »
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Just use whatever you have around and make it work. (Safely of course)


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