"And in those simple beautiful movements I remembered what was really important in training; that consistency trumps intensity; all the time. That intensity is born from consistency. That one cannot force it, one has to lay in wait for it, patiently, instinctively, calmly and be ready to grab it when Grace lays it down in front of you."
Saturday, April 13, 2013
24 kg snatches and 44 kg one arm swing pr.
Another great workout session and a great time with the crew. We also had a visit from an old friend Ken Black. Ken is one very strong dude and plays with heavy bells, stones, sledge hammers and tires for fun. He also competes GS when he feels like it and is one solid, around ironman and man in general.He's been in the RKC/ KB community since 2003 or so and still walks his talk. Here's his website http://www.theothersideofstrength.com/.
Supposedly he hasn't been training much but he played with the workout like it was nothing and finished off his 28 kg snatches with a set of 25/25 just for fun :))
I woke up feeling good and after another minimal stretchout ( very weird phenomenon here ) I had a very easy strong workout with the 24. Decided to stick with five rep sets and just do enough total sets to get some fatigue and that's what happend. But each set was stable and strong and fast reps. Happy.
Snatches
16 kg x 5/5 x 2
20 kg x 5/5
24 kg x 5/5 x 13 sets
x 5/5/5/5
150 reps
7950 lbs
back held up perfectly, as did the hands. A bit tender at the end but no rips or tears :) I much prefer to sets of 10 reps like the last set, that's for sure.
We were moving slowly because there were five of us and I knew it was swings or clubs so I chose swings.Smart move.
28 kg x 5/5
32 kg x 5/5
40 kg x 5/5/
44 kg x 5/5 PR
Yes! No grip problem either. Very very happy with this. The Beast is closer than expected. So much fun to be able to play with some big bells again. Finally.
Bar pushups/ Scap pullups
15, 13, 12 Pr 15 rep set!
6,6,6
these are becoming less scap pulls and more towards just mid range pullups. Good but I am still so weak :) but the shoulder was fine.
the workout took awhile but it was great fun! breakfast afterwards as per the routine. I love my Saturdays:))
datsit.
Sisu/
know your edge.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
190 x 1 x 12, 210/225 static holds, 24 kg goblet squats, floor pushups 30, 20
This went VERY well almost all reps identical. Realized I get better drive AND minimize shoulder stress if I unrack it with more weight on ...
-
This has proven to be a most effective method of taping hands as a preventative to tears or after one has already torn.I used it for years ...
-
KJ killing the Beast. Training to increase Max Vo2 with a kettlebell. I will share with you one of my best advanced protocols for improving...
-
Its amazing what disapears first on me when I have to miss training. My glutes and hips go first; amazingly quickly too, and then the quads....
2 comments:
Our Saturday mornings are pretty much at the height of badassness :) speaking of which you had a strong day today. The 24 moved with precision, speed and strength including the 10/10 finish.
The 44kg was easy if not work, but you handled it like any other bell, strong!
Yes, Ken is strong and a damn good man, he fit in well :)
Great day at Stones!
yes it was another good one and Ken did fit in well although it was too easy for him it looks like :)
Post a Comment