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Post by hokuto12 on Oct 10, 2012 4:55:06 GMT -5
Just got two kettlebells today and also one of those power ropes. I was lucky to get a discount through work for them. So will start trying with the challenge might start of with the 12kg first and work up to the 16kg challenge.
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Post by MMX on Oct 10, 2012 11:05:47 GMT -5
Awesome!
All I can say is I love KB training. Find a good instructor and at the very least get a good book and/or video like Enter the Kettlebell.
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Post by hokuto12 on Oct 10, 2012 16:17:45 GMT -5
When I bought the kettlebells also got 2 DVDs with it. "Get The Unfair Advantage With Kettlebells" and "The Ultimate Kettlebell Workout Guide". Will watch the Guide on Saturday night and have a workout Sunday morning.
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Post by MMX on Oct 10, 2012 16:39:44 GMT -5
Cool. Now if you are sore in your glutes,hamstrings,lats,traps,delts,forearms,hands then you did it right.
If you are really sore in your lower back you may not have your hip hinge pattern down and need to work on that.
Work on the Swing first. A lot!!
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Post by hokuto12 on Oct 10, 2012 17:37:34 GMT -5
Osu Thanks for the tips will keep that in mind.
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Post by hokuto12 on Oct 22, 2012 2:21:39 GMT -5
Is the challenge 100 reps per side or 100 in total so 50 each arm? Just to clear it up before I start the challenge.
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Post by meguro on Oct 22, 2012 6:53:59 GMT -5
There are two challenges modeled on the secret service snatch test: SSST (24 kgs, 200 reps); SST jr (16 kgs, 200). Then there are intermediate challenges, (100 rep, lighter weights eg.) As far as I know, there is no requirement that all the reps be done with one hand or that each hand must perform an equal amount.
Good luck!
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Post by MMX on Oct 22, 2012 10:50:59 GMT -5
Hokuto12,
Now I understand that you want to do this challenge but it is not for a KB beginner. Master the Swing first and then learn the snatch. Then you can build volume up to this. It will take a few months from 0 to 100 snatches in under 5 minutes depending on your level of conditioning. Not trying to discourage you but trying to do high volume of KB snatches with just learned technique could be harmful to yourself.
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curlbroscience
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Testing the waters. Thanks for the forum MMX!
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Post by curlbroscience on Oct 25, 2012 13:08:02 GMT -5
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Post by meguro on Oct 26, 2012 8:19:25 GMT -5
Can't tell if you're serious, sotacram, even with the emoticon. I don't care what it does for strength, this can't be advisable for consumption by a single person in one sitting. ;D
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Post by curlbroscience on Oct 26, 2012 9:45:38 GMT -5
Semi not serious. I cannot afford a wardrobe change. I have donated all of my clothes related to weight at 185-190# I do recall Pavel and a few other RKC on the kettlebell podcast mention adding on pounds to facilitate successful completion of the RKC snatch test. Possibly just a temporary weight gain. Use healthier alternatives for sure. Bigger doesn't mean stronger but it can help. EDIT: Men Open Class up to 60kg/132lbs 20kg - 100/5min Men Open Class over 60kg/132lbs 24kg - 100/5min On a side note:
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Post by GJEC on Oct 27, 2012 5:58:27 GMT -5
I've done 100 in 5 @ 24kgs but 200 in 10 is way out of my league.
Today just 2 x 24kgs, long cycle C & J 12, 10, 8 with 1 minutes rest between sets was more than enough to get me blowing a bit.
Great little tester though if you're a bit stuck for time. With warm-up before and lie down after, about 10 minutes tops.
Gary
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Post by MMX on Oct 27, 2012 13:07:59 GMT -5
Yeah I have heard Long Cycle C+J is a serious workout! I will get to them someday soon.
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Post by meguro on Oct 28, 2012 10:47:33 GMT -5
Kudos, Gary. 100 in 5 at 24kgs is quite a distance from my abilities at the moment.
The c&j is like a multi-vitamin, good for what ails you. I don't have a matching pair of kb's. Db's for me.
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Post by GJEC on Oct 28, 2012 11:00:10 GMT -5
As I've posted before, I think my days struggling alone in a hot and stinking basement gym at the Fire Station were a real turning point for me. The clean and jerk (barbell) was my torture of choice. I'd trained a lot in big classes where the atmosphere carried me along, but getting in there, gritting my teeth and pushing myself alone made me ask myself all the right questions. How bad did I want it? Could I stand pain? Could I cope with seeming to go backwards without losing the desire to improve? As John Wooden said: “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” That's why I love KB's. 'Ave it! Gary
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