The Mindset Of Champions | w/ Denis Vasilev - (Kettle Knights Podcast #1)

[@lebe-stark]

► Kettle Knights Podcast On Spotify - spoti.fi/33S4Fil Denis Vasilev is an 11 time kettlebell world champion. In this full 2 hour interview with Gregory, he shares his thoughts on the history of kettlebells, analyzes Gregory's form and talks about the drive, mindset and philosophy of a champion.

[@hangonsnoop]

Denis Vasilev provides superb information on his KZbin channel, his website, and in his programs. He's a an inspiring guy in so many ways!

[@vlogsbyakkas343]

Not enough channels like this...content is 🔥

[@lebe-stark]

Thank you! - Gregory

[@abcdefghij2099]

I'm a hardstyle guy but this interview is amazing.. Thanks for the upload

[@lebe-stark]

Thanks for listening! Our next guest will be a very respected HS practitioner! - Gregory

[@MohamedAmine-nq5rj]

Me too I love hardstyle

[@Revolg88]

This is amazing. Thank you. Would prefer interview without the music but still 10/10!

[@lebe-stark]

You're welcome Matt! The music thing will be taken care of the next time! - Gregory

[@derekrochniak363]

That was one of the most interesting and informative 2 hours I've spent in quite some time. Great job Gregory. Everyone who is into kettlebells needs to know about Denis. The guy is a legend

[@lebe-stark]

Great to see it was of value for you! Denis is the king! - Gregory

[@longtoe]

Great interview! I enjoyed every minute of it. Vasilev’s ability break down the movements is second to none.

[@longtoe]

I noticed your changed technique on your LC from last Friday. Now we know why. 😏

[@lebe-stark]

Good spot there! :-) - Gregory

[@keithodonnell]

have just discovered the Kettlebell since lock down and find the sport style technique much more appealing and efficient... really enjoyed your interview with Denis Vasilev.

[@lebe-stark]

Great stuff Keith! - Gregory

[@deanmacreavy2135]

Well done Gregory. Missed the start yesterday so watched it tonight. Great job and and always fascinating info from Denis the master craftsman 👌 He's a good guy and always willing to share his knowledge too 😁

[@ulricwhyte]

Loving this interview sooooo much!

[@klsnowman]

A very informative interview. I appreciate your willingness to listen and accept the recommendations from Denis.

[@lebe-stark]

You only learn when you listen. Thank you! - Gregory

[@TheSlogToCowCorner]

@46:40 "...not just made his big muscles stronger, but he made his body more advanced" TRUTH (and that's from a hardstyler)

[@brandonnugent1887]

This conversation got me started in GS. Ordered a set of bells and I am slowly learning the whole thing. So much to learn. Thank-you!

[@lebe-stark]

Wonderful!

[@MrColinteale]

The learning curve with kettlebells is truly humbling. I really enjoy and am always enlightened listening to masters of sport like Denis. Excellent content 💪 ❤️👍

[@nathanieltapsak175]

Great interview. Absolute gold.

[@lebe-stark]

Goldmine of information it is. :) - Gregory

[@jurmalare]

This is a very interesting talk. Worth a tons of other videos.

[@jonathanfrost944]

Can't wait for this one!

[@lebe-stark]

Hope you'll enjoy it! - Gregory

[@vlogsbyakkas343]

Agreed! Cant wait either

[@jonathanfrost944]

@@vlogsbyakkas343 Very interested to hear this interview, Denis is amazing.

[@jonathanfrost944]

@@lebe-stark 20 minutes in and it's already a gold mine! Will watch this many times. Thank you!

[@deanmacreavy2135]

Sounds awesome! Looking forward to this 👌

[@lebe-stark]

Hope you enjoy it! - Gregory

[@isaiahmorgan3513]

Gold, love the technique breakdown on cleans.

[@lebe-stark]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kerwinloukusa]

Awesome interview!!!! Been working with kettlebells for many years (hardstyle) from pavel, but always curious to know more about the sport side. Great stuff!

[@lebe-stark]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@deo.strengthspan.project]

My introduction to kettlebells was Pavel and his Simple & Sinister program, so naturally I was drawn to his style and I never found myself interested in the sport style, but nevertheless I found this interview fascinating, especially his view of the history of kettlebells and the divergence of the kettlebells as sport and kettlebells as a general fitness tool, and how that changes approach to technique and priorities.

[@lebe-stark]

Pavel's approach has merit and we've also grown fond of the S&S and hardstyle practices. I think it's great to see both worlds and choose the best of them; thanks for sharing! - Gregory

[@edgarafzelius29]

Super awesome interview. Thanks man.

[@lebe-stark]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Gregory

[@edgarask9579]

Excellent interview! Thanks a lot for it.

[@lebe-stark]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Gregory

[@weslywilkes6712]

Awesome stuff glad I subscribed keep it up bro.

[@NA99693]

This interview was amazing. I learnt so much.

[@Chiburi]

This was a great interview! Much appreciated!

[@chuck275]

Consistency is everything

[@lebe-stark]

100%! - Gregory

[@Ozombie666]

Very good content, thanks a lot. The interview was very interesting and informative.

[@geireikelia272]

Thank you for this great interview so much info. 👍😊

[@lebe-stark]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Gregory

[@RyanWeber177]

Good stuff man, I appreciate the content 👌🏻

[@lebe-stark]

Glad to hear it Ryan! - Gregory

[@isaacervin901]

I think I’m now close to being caught up your podcasts. Now I need to restart all of them with a thick blank notebook to fill up.

[@paulanthonymccoy]

so comprehensive... awesome content

[@lebe-stark]

Thank you Paul! - Gregory

[@jasoncalicaveman]

Great interview D‼️ Massive knowledge drop‼️💪

[@lebe-stark]

100%! - Gregory

[@KettlebellTotal]

Denis is a Gentleman so are you, keep the full sail and good luck 🍀☀️🍀

[@lebe-stark]

Thank you! - Gregory

[@rossmitchell6784]

Most excellent interview.

[@jakubkoutny]

1:21:08.. holy g. What a technique!

[@DefGoat]

Just to make sure I get it, hips should provide most of the movement. Arms "only" job is it guide weight to the rack position.

[@Cordejesu]

Wirklich tolles Video!!!

[@blakerainwater6036]

If you look through Pavel's first KB book, you can see how it very different from hardstyle. He even says he doesn't care how you synchronize your breath etc. There are sample GS programs he translated from the home country. I think even KB jump squats. It's cheap, you might give it a look.

[@kittrainbow7]

Super video 💎👍

[@jakubkoutny]

All five thumbs up

[@jonathanfrost944]

My understand, from his writing, is that the hardstyle was created in the army to go with the style of karate that was being taught. The kettlebells he brought from Russia were a 24 and 32 kg bells and were not the same size like competition bells. Clearly the competition bells are all the same size and that’s a relatively new concept. When did competition start, in the 60’s I believe? I think the gs style probably evolved with the sport. It’s an interesting question but clearly 2 different styles for 2 different purpose. Awesome interview so far.

[@jonathanfrost944]

As far as I know, he never claimed he “created” it only refined it. I think gs is like someone really learning the craft of gs, and hardstyle is just a means to an end.

[@jonathanfrost944]

This is a brilliant conversation. So many great things in here. It's very interesting to compare GS and hardstyle. Technically they are very different but really have a lot in common. Pavel has basically reduced his program to the perfection of two exercises, the swing and get up. And GS is basically the mastery of 3 exercises. I really appreciate you letting him analyze your technique for all of us. He's amazing. It's really awesome to see his approach and how long a "professional" will train to get their results, yet so many of us expect things overnight. I will watch this many times. Well done, and thank you Gregory!

[@lebe-stark]

Thanks for your inputs Jonathan! I do get the vibe that he somehow "claims" that this is the original style from Russia. I may be wrong though! "Many of us except things overnight" -> you hit the nail on the head with this one! - Gregory

[@coachryan44]

Interesting kettlebell conversation

[@lebe-stark]

Yes! Denis Vasilev is the king. - Gregory

[@kevinorr6880]

Dan John would say there is no reason to do a TGU with a 32kg bell. The risk of injury out weighs the benefit of the movement. Be he does loaded carries all the time, even to this day.

[@RebuildingSaad]

Yes! More and more, I find myself turning to Dan John for some of the most sensible, safe, and effective ideas about strength, conditioning, and fitness in general.

[@northbouy2625]

Superb 😎👌

[@lebe-stark]

Thank you! - Gregory

[@juggaknott1]

Where can you get those pumpkin Kettlebells???

[@MD-yd8lh]

Очень круто Good interview

[@lebe-stark]

Thank you! Denis is the king! - Gregory

[@gripandhikekettlebells]

Hi Lebe, I noticed in many videos that Denis is NOT using a 'a thumb to bum' grip when doing CLEANS, WHY? I've always been taught thumb to bum. Can you recommend either one.

[@LarsHerlofsen]

Very good, but please drop the music. Very annoying. But the content is top quality

[@lebe-stark]

Dropped it immediately after the first podcast (which was this one). :) - Gregory

[@AlbOoOrz]

Awesome stuff! This kind of content is exactly what makes you different to other creators in the KZbin influencer circus. It’s not as sexy as all those made up 30 day six pac concepts but it’s the truth. You got your self a Life time subscriber ;)

[@srikanths418]

I like this video

[@ДмитрийСолодянников-й2к]

Придётся учить английский))

[@Powers25]

How does this only have 9 likes? And one of them is mine, insane.

[@lebe-stark]

920 likes, brother. LOL

[@Powers25]

That’s so weird, it only shows 9 on my end 🤔

[@WalksAlone]

To be good at anything, you must have some time to be obsessive about it. Ask any Michelin Star chef... I like to thank you for doing some obsessing for me. It really takes a load off! 🙏 as for "Pavel T.".. yes, he invented "Hard Style", but so much more the honors for having achieved that! I do classical Osteopathy, and it was definitely invented by one crazy Brit, but he claimed he had it from his Mentor.. It doesn't matter. A good thing is a good thing, no matter how it came about. 😎

[@lebe-stark]

Thanks for the feedback. A good thing is a good thing, no matter how it started. I LOVE that! - Gregory

[@WalksAlone]

@@lebe-stark may I ask what brand of Kettelbells you use? I like them a lot.

[@lebe-stark]

www.megafitness.shop/original-russian-kettlebell-competition-8-48-kg.html - Gregory

[@zenonkruk2859]

Only Hard Girevoy Style

[@dwarner59]

I don’t understand why he has this bone to pick about Pavel. Just accept the fact he brought KB to the mainstream and that should be appreciated. It’s ok if one thinks sports style is better. Leave it at that

[@lebe-stark]

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