Monday, January 26, 2009

Kettlbell Basics: Swings, TGUs, Cleans, Presses, Front Squat and Snatches

Monday January 26, 2009

The second Monday weekly afternoon kettlebell session with my training partner Max Schreiber. Today he had no problem with double 24kg snatches .. another week or so and it will be difficult to stay up with him. Since last week we added 32kg TGUs.

I know that these sessions are probably not great for Oly lifting but I have insist on maintaining a large work capacity as an important part of my overall fitness.

Noon Warmup:
Z-Health: Neural Warm-up Level 2 (Dynamic Joint Mobility Drills)

Kettllebell Session:

32kg x 2 x 1/1 TGU

24kg x 1 x (5,10,15,20,25,20,15,10,5) Two-hand swing pyramid

24kg x 5 x (5l/5b/5r/5b) Roundabout swings at the top of every 1:55

24kg x 4 3-rung snatch ladder
24kg x 1 x 6/6 snatch

Double 24kg Power Chains: 8 chains
A1: Double Military Press
A2: Double Snatch
A3: Double Front Squat

Double 24kg Power Complex: 1 complex
A1: Double Military Press x 2
A2: Double Snatch x 2
A3: Double Front Squat x 2

Double 24kg Power Complex: 1 complex
A1: Double Military Press x 2
A2: Double Snatch x 2
A3: Double Front Squat x 5

Weight: 184 1/4 lbs
Total Volume: 19400 lbs

3 comments:

Martin Schap said...

I get tired just reading that. Very nice session. Looks like yesterday's light day really was the ticket.

Aaron Friday said...

I see you have a competition lined up. "More than zero" is a worthy goal. Hit it hard, my friend. Do the best you can.

Franklin said...

Martin,

Thanks! Having a training partner and sharing the pain makes a big difference.

Aaron,

I know "More than zero" is not exactly a stretch goal and I do appreciate the support .. the coaches will decide all the lifts and unless I have a total breakdown I should meet my goal.