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I'm currently doing a workout scheme where I do 10 snatches on the left, one minute break, 10 snatches right, one minute break, 5 Clean & Jerks on the left, one minute break, 5 Clean & Jerks on the right, one minute break. more »
Can the ladder method be used with kettlebell training? For instance one snatch with the right arm, one snatch with the left, two snatches with the right arm, two snatches with the left and so on. more »
I've refined my routine and I thought I'd get some opinions on it. I've been doing it for about a week and I'm starting to enjoy the daily punishment. I can feel improvement every day (especially in my aerobic capacity). Here it is... more »
Kettlebell progress report. more »
I just thought I would post this for anyone who cares to look:
All workouts are done in 20 minutes and rest periods are kept to around 60 seconds.
Workout 1:
- C&J or cleans, jerks separately
- 2 forward/one back chins w/eagle loops
- Between the leg pass: I do a set with each arm if using one kettlebell then move to the next movement after rest period.
Workout 2:
- Stair walk with two 24kg kettlebells(flight of around 40 stairs, down and up is one set)
- High-rep snatches
- Repeat more »
I made up a ladder yesterday that brought me very near to puking. I did it during the last minutes of my 30 minute kettlebell workout after my last kettlebell Farmer's Walk up the stairs. more »
I've received my Russian Kettlebell Challenge video and have already watched it twice, but I have no clue how to proceed as far as a program or routine is concerned. I have read a few posts about using ladders and that sounds like a good idea and I will probably use dumbbells at least for the time being. more »
This is what I've come up with in an attempt to ease into the program. more »
Here are some kettlebell routines specifically targeting fat loss. more »
I found a site that details how Hatfield trained Evander Holyfield. One portion of his training involved three-minute "rounds" of cardio drills with one-minute rest between rounds. more »
I am training strictly for functional strength & endurance with the goal of losing 10 pounds of fat and maintain my lean mass. more »
I was wondering if you could post a couple of basic routines or name a couple of key lifts that a wrestler type of athlete could use for strength endurance and cardio, so I could have something to go off of. more »
Is it better to do low reps (5) for many, many sets or high reps (25+) for a few sets? more »
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