This thread has brought out the worst in some of the new posters.
This thread has brought out the worst in some of the new posters.
You'll get the 48kg standards. 100 one handed swings (alternating hands every 10 reps) in 5 minutes and 10 get-ups (alternating sides each rep) in 10 minutes with a minute of rest in between.
I don't dice roll for all of my training, just at the end for a finisher. Everything else is structured and fits perfectly into a very nice Excel spreadsheet. The dice rolls help tickle the part of my brain that likes variety.
I used to screw around with kettlebells.
One of Pavel's challenges was to do 100 snatches with the 53lb kettlebell in 5 minutes. I trained for a few months and got close (in the 90's), but never hit it. For what it's worth, my cardio seemed to improve.
Then I started SS.
A few months later after ZERO kettlebell work I tried the kb challenge (100 snatches w/ a 53lb kettlebell in 5 minutes) again.
I accomplished it easily. I suspect this is because my deadlift went from non-existent to 480 and my overhead press from 105 to 180.
To anyone who wants to do kettlebells, I would suggest getting a bit of strength from barbells first.
No, but doesn't it make you even consider the possibility that there is something about it that you are missing? There are plenty of very good lifters and trainers that like high rep assistance lifts, so it seems like there must be a reason.
Also, are you really suggesting that swinging a 200lb bell is not a strength exercise? have you ever tried?
Muscle Imbalance.
Did someone say kettlebell? Kill me now.
Sounds like a great way to keep from being bored while you exercise. Not sure how random additions to the workout would help you with your training, but hey, at least you're not bored.
Is there something inherently worthwhile about being exhausted?
c) number of ears bitten
What muscle imbalances will kettlebells fix that barbells wouldn't also fix? By what mechanism are kettlebells supposed to be better?