Just finished Day 8 of my program Double 24k bells 5 ladders of 2,4,6 rep scheme 19:18 I beat my last session by a minute!! Stay tuned for a 1 month update!!
Conditioning
Long cycle clean and jerk update!
This program is amazing. I am feeling stronger every workout and my back feels better than ever. I still cannot believe how hungry I get after these workout!! I will have a one month blog post coming up soon with before and after pics as well. Day 5 5 ladders of 2, 4, 6 rep … Read More
Anyone can swing a kettlebell
I hear it all the time. Kettlebell swings are easy. If you think that Kettlebell swings are so easy then you should…. 1. Maintain the box-squat alignment during swings or when picking up or setting down the kettlebell 2. Not shrug or move the shoulders forward 3. Maintain vertical shins at the bottom of the … Read More
Days 3 and 4 of the new program
This is NOT easy but it gets better each time I train. I can’t believe how hungry I get on the days I train. I will keep everyone updated on my progress. Day 3 Long cycle clean and jerk 4 ladders with double 24k bells, 2, 4, 6 rep schemetime 18:01 Day 4 Long cycle … Read More
Days 2 and 3 of the new program
Things are going well with the long cycle clean and jerk program from Return of the kettlebell.Every time I train this movement learn a bit more about my body as well as the movement. Day 2 3 Ladders of 2, 4, 6 repsTime 15:30 Day 3 4 Ladders of 2, 4, 6 rep scheme.Time 20:05. … Read More
A little experiment :)
I am all about trying new things. I passed RKC II a couple weeks back and now it’s time to get back on the horse. For the next month I will be training the Long Cycle Clean and Jerk ( LCCJ) progressions from Return of the Kettlebell. I am going to train 3 days a … Read More
This is dedication!
I just saw this on ESPN. I sat on my couch with a lump in my throat. This guy amazes me, plain and simple. This hits home for tons of reasons. Heroes are people who step up to the plate and do whats right even is no one is watching. The men and women of … Read More
“Easy Strength” 40 Day Program Review
I am finally done. I completed 40 consecutive training sessions and finished the “Easy Strength” program written by Pavel Tsatsouline and popularized by Dan John. How it works Pick 5 movements: A large posterior chain movement – I chose the pistol to prep for RKC II Upper body push – I chose the single-arm kettlebell … Read More
AND WE ARE DONE…last session of the 40 day program
Today was my last day of the 40 day program. I totally fluffed it. I am glad I am done but it was a great experience. Press 2×5 all 28k Pistol 2×5 bodyweight Pull-up 3×5 BW Snatches- 100 with the 12k…didn’t even sweat 🙂 Stay tuned for the wrap up and my thoughts on the … Read More
Day 39 of the 40 day program
All 6×1- heavy days and fridays don’t mix too well…plus the BBC late night didn’t help either 😉 I will also add that I slept on the couch last night. I am not in the doghouse with my wife but I was tossing and turning all night and didn’t want to wake her. The soon … Read More