Today is 1-arm swing and getup day. For the next 3-4 weeks every Monday and Thursday is 1-arm swing and getup day. I'm doing the 1-arm swings with the 24 kg bell to build my strength so I can one day snatch it. The swings work the bottom and mid-range of the snatch. The getups work the lockout and will hopefully get me used to having bigger weights overhead than I am used to. So far I can only do getups with the 40 lb bell. I'm not going snatch the 24 kg bell until I can do a couple of good getups with it. I'm not doing much snatch work now, so I am sacrificing technique work for strength work to a certain degree. I want to feel strong working these other 1-arm exercises until the 24kg feels a bit lighter. I also take it for little walks around the apartment throughout the day. Maybe 100-150 steps and then I put it back in its home. I feel it has actually made a difference doing that the past 2 weeks. The bell even looks smaller when I eyeball it. :)
I teach Yoga, Hardstyle Kettlebells and barbells.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Pullups, Swings and Getups
Yesterday I took an easy hike at Runyon and on the way down I jumped on the entrance gate and did the 2nd day of the fighter pullup program by Pavel. I did 5,4,3,2,2 reps with short rests in between sets.
Today is 1-arm swing and getup day. For the next 3-4 weeks every Monday and Thursday is 1-arm swing and getup day. I'm doing the 1-arm swings with the 24 kg bell to build my strength so I can one day snatch it. The swings work the bottom and mid-range of the snatch. The getups work the lockout and will hopefully get me used to having bigger weights overhead than I am used to. So far I can only do getups with the 40 lb bell. I'm not going snatch the 24 kg bell until I can do a couple of good getups with it. I'm not doing much snatch work now, so I am sacrificing technique work for strength work to a certain degree. I want to feel strong working these other 1-arm exercises until the 24kg feels a bit lighter. I also take it for little walks around the apartment throughout the day. Maybe 100-150 steps and then I put it back in its home. I feel it has actually made a difference doing that the past 2 weeks. The bell even looks smaller when I eyeball it. :)
Today is 1-arm swing and getup day. For the next 3-4 weeks every Monday and Thursday is 1-arm swing and getup day. I'm doing the 1-arm swings with the 24 kg bell to build my strength so I can one day snatch it. The swings work the bottom and mid-range of the snatch. The getups work the lockout and will hopefully get me used to having bigger weights overhead than I am used to. So far I can only do getups with the 40 lb bell. I'm not going snatch the 24 kg bell until I can do a couple of good getups with it. I'm not doing much snatch work now, so I am sacrificing technique work for strength work to a certain degree. I want to feel strong working these other 1-arm exercises until the 24kg feels a bit lighter. I also take it for little walks around the apartment throughout the day. Maybe 100-150 steps and then I put it back in its home. I feel it has actually made a difference doing that the past 2 weeks. The bell even looks smaller when I eyeball it. :)
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Hey Steve man, good on you. I'm just starting out with these myself and its good to see someone else gunning for the same goals. I might have to post my own videos once I get more comfortable. One thing though I thought I might point out. I couldn't help but admire the excellent glassware collection you've got there. I'm a good Canadian boy so I don't feel anything but envy but I dunno if you want those optics when you're gunning to get certified. Maybe change the camera angle?
ReplyDeletelol Di, you're the first to notice my collection of fine vases :) I probably should clean it up. I think maybe I have gotten too used to the permisiveness that is Southern California. Thanks for checking out my blog. I tend to write this stuff for my own benefit but am thrilled when people can get something out of it.
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