32kg KB TGU: 8 minutes
COC#1: 9 closes left, 8 closes right
The get-ups went really good, but I wasn't feeling the grip. My left hand started cramping after every close towards the end. I'm not sure what that is about. I thought I warmed up enough, but I guess not.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Pullup Ladders and a New Snatch PR
Pullup Ladders: 1,2,3,4 x 4
24 kg KB Snatch: 102 in 5 minutes (PR)
No matter how many times I snatch, it never feels any easier. I was a pussy and put the KB down twice for a total of about 40 seconds and so was only able to get 102 total. I know I could do better, but it is a PR. I'll take it.
24 kg KB Snatch: 102 in 5 minutes (PR)
No matter how many times I snatch, it never feels any easier. I was a pussy and put the KB down twice for a total of about 40 seconds and so was only able to get 102 total. I know I could do better, but it is a PR. I'll take it.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Just some swings and TGUs
I just wanted to do a little something to get me going this morning. Here it is:
24kg KB TGU: 7 minutes
24kg KB Swings: 7 minutes of 5L, 5R, 5twohand, resting whenever I needed for a few seconds.
24kg KB TGU: 7 minutes
24kg KB Swings: 7 minutes of 5L, 5R, 5twohand, resting whenever I needed for a few seconds.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Deads, Pullups, and some Snatch Experiments
Today is probably my last day of deadlifts before the TSC. I have read from a few sources that it is best to stop heavy deads two weeks out from a competition and just work on form during those last few days. I'm going to give that a try. Here's what I did:
Deadlift Warmup: 135x6, 225x3, 315x2
Deadlift Workset: 355x1
The 355 came up a little easier than I had expected. I think I am going to start with 360 at the competition and then go from there depending on how it feels.
Then I did:
Pullup Ladders: 1,2,3,4 x 3
Snatches: 60 to 70
Once again I didn't count the snatches. Today I just wanted to work on a couple of techniques that I have read about or seen to see how they feel. I tried a couple of breathing techniques and slowing down the reps. I also tried throwing the KB down towards my stomach instead of just letting it drop. That works really well I think. It adds a lot of momentum and makes it easier to bring it up again.
That's it. Pretty okay day.
Deadlift Warmup: 135x6, 225x3, 315x2
Deadlift Workset: 355x1
The 355 came up a little easier than I had expected. I think I am going to start with 360 at the competition and then go from there depending on how it feels.
Then I did:
Pullup Ladders: 1,2,3,4 x 3
Snatches: 60 to 70
Once again I didn't count the snatches. Today I just wanted to work on a couple of techniques that I have read about or seen to see how they feel. I tried a couple of breathing techniques and slowing down the reps. I also tried throwing the KB down towards my stomach instead of just letting it drop. That works really well I think. It adds a lot of momentum and makes it easier to bring it up again.
That's it. Pretty okay day.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TGUs and Swings with the 32
32kg KB TGU: 5 minutes
32kg KB Swings: 120 total w/ 5-L 5-R 5-2Hand
That's tough. I can't believe how much harder the 1handed swings are compared to the 2handed ones. I do really like working with the 32. I wish I was a little more comfortable with it. It still kind of scares me sometimes. I am thinking that after the TSC I am going to try the RKC Minimum Program with the 32 to build some strength and confidence. I think my joints could use the break from snatches.
32kg KB Swings: 120 total w/ 5-L 5-R 5-2Hand
That's tough. I can't believe how much harder the 1handed swings are compared to the 2handed ones. I do really like working with the 32. I wish I was a little more comfortable with it. It still kind of scares me sometimes. I am thinking that after the TSC I am going to try the RKC Minimum Program with the 32 to build some strength and confidence. I think my joints could use the break from snatches.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Grip night etc.
I had a long day at work. Lots of people wanting their snow tires taken off because winter's over. Lots of stupid, dense people. Sometimes I can't wait until I don't have to do that job anymore.
I surprised myself tonight by getting 17 good closes per hand with the COC#1. I switched hands after every rep, but didn't rest at all other than that. After that I did lots of pinch block work.
I then did a bunch of windmills, planks, and deck-squats just for kicks.
Really good night.
I surprised myself tonight by getting 17 good closes per hand with the COC#1. I switched hands after every rep, but didn't rest at all other than that. After that I did lots of pinch block work.
I then did a bunch of windmills, planks, and deck-squats just for kicks.
Really good night.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Pullups and Snatches
Pullup Ladders: 1,2,3,4 x 4
24kg KB Snatch: 5 minutes
My goal with the snatches today was to do them for as long as I could without stopping for a total of 5 minutes. I made it to 3.5 minutes and then put it down for 30 sec and then finished out the last minute. I didn't count because I find that to be really distracting and counter productive. I assume that I got between 90 and 100 at the pace that I was doing but I don't know. My goal at the TSC is to never put the kettlebell down. I don't care how many I get, I just don't want to put the thing down. Judging by today, I should be able to do that with people screaming in my face.
Pretty good day.
24kg KB Snatch: 5 minutes
My goal with the snatches today was to do them for as long as I could without stopping for a total of 5 minutes. I made it to 3.5 minutes and then put it down for 30 sec and then finished out the last minute. I didn't count because I find that to be really distracting and counter productive. I assume that I got between 90 and 100 at the pace that I was doing but I don't know. My goal at the TSC is to never put the kettlebell down. I don't care how many I get, I just don't want to put the thing down. Judging by today, I should be able to do that with people screaming in my face.
Pretty good day.
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