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
Kettlebell Training
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
Day 38 of the 40 day program
Today felt ok, I think kicking around with my MLS guys zapped my energy today…oh well Press 24k x5 32k x5 36k x3 40k x2 Pistol 16k x5 24k x3 28k x3 32k x2 Pull-up 20k x5 24k x5 28k x3 32k x3 snatches- 10 minutes with the 14k, super light today..probably hit 215 or … Read More
Day 37 and another great session
2 Great sessions in a row…This can’t last 😉 I prepped differently today. I started working on my double overhead kettlebell squat. This is very tough and will take a month or 2 to nail. I figure that if I can nail the double overhead KB squat, my overall mobility will be ok for level … Read More
Day 36 and RKC II is on my mind
Day 36 is done and I am feeling pretty good. This Easy Strength program is a good experiment to get me ahead of the game for RKC II in July. My amazing wife and I are expecting a little boy due on June 3rd so I am trying to put as many good reps in … Read More
Days 34 and 35 of the 40 day program
Day 34 Press 20k x5 L and R 24k x5 L and R 32k x5 L and R 32k x5 L and R 32k x10 on L and R ***PR Pistol 16k x5 L and R 20k x5 L and R 24k x5 L and R Pull-up 16k x5 20k x5 24k x5 Snatches 10 … Read More
Bodyweight Pistol vs. Weighted Pistol
IMO, pistols are the best leg strengthening exercise known to man. If you can pistol, your legs are pretty strong. The pistol takes time to master. Most dive in too early but they soon realize that they need to lay down a good foundation before they attempt the pistol. I recommend mastering the airborne lunge … Read More
Days 32, 33 and a little setback
The 40 day program is almost finished. The lifts aren’t bad but sometimes it’s tough to get motivated to do the same lifts in every training session. I am almost there but I had a setback this week. I have been doing tons on work in the yard getting it ready for spring. I was … Read More
Days 29, 30 and 31 of the 40 day program
Day 29 Press 20k x5 24k x5 28k x5 32k x5 32kx5 Pull-up BW X5 20k x5 20k x5 Pistol 2×5 BW- really slow Snatches 100 with the 14k…easy ab wheel 2×5 Day 30 Press 32k x5 x2 Pull-up 2×5 with the 24k Pistol 2×5 with the 20k Snatches 50 straight with the 24k Body … Read More
Days 27 and 28 of the 40 day workout
Day 27 Press 20k x5 24k x5 32kx5 Pull-up 2×5 with the 16k Pistol 2×5 with the 16k Snatches 3 minutes straight with the 24k…63 reps Day 28 Press 24k x5 24k x5 28k x5 32k x5 36k x5 32k x5 Pull-up 2ok x4 24k x4 28k x4 32k x4 Pistol 16k x4 L and … Read More