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Monday, March 11, 2013

Swings and Getups

I've been getting some great advice from the folks on the Strongfirst discussion forum.  I've changed my routine to reflect my main goal which is to be able to pass the SFG snatch test which is 100 reps with the 24 kg bell in 5 minutes.  The advice I received said I should work more 1-arm swings and getups so that's the plan for the next 2-3 months.  I dont have a full routine mapped out but am gonna take it a day at a time.  I plan to continue working my presses but more on a maintenance level than usual.

Today it was:

45 seconds work, 1:15 rest - 2-3 reps of  1-arm swings with the 24 kg bell followed by 6-7 reps with the 16 kg bell for 8 rounds.  The 24 kg bell still felt very heavy in the backswing.  Lighter than a couple of days ago so it feels like I am making progress :)

I did about 12 kettlebell get-ups.  I think it was 12, maybe 10.  I did a few with the 8 kg bell warm up followed by 4-5 full rounds with the 12 kg bell and 4 rounds with the 16 kg bell.  This was a different kind of workout than I am used to, it has a much more relaxed pace.  I can see how this exercise will get me used to holding heavier weights overhead with more confidence.

Here's some short clips of todays training.  Both are pretty much UGLY :)

 

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