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May 6, 2009

Kettlebell Practice – Wednesday

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The flow of this session is awesome.  I think it would be a great one to fall back on, when you don’t feel like coming up with a new program for the day.  This is strength and cardio in one – beautiful.

Right hand:  single hand swing, single hand clean, front squat, military press.  Do this up to five times and then do the same with the left hand.  Rest and repeat.

I had been doing this with the 10kg kettlebell and had planned to do the same today.  After the first round, I decided to try it with the 12kg bell, knowing I might have to reduce the reps or number of rounds. (My shoulders are (one of) my weak spot(s) and presses with the 12kg have been a struggle.)  To my surprise, I was able to complete the session with the 12 with no modification at all. 

 YES!!! 

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I think I’m seeing the benefit of the Turkish Get Ups.  I know that the press was easier because the preceding movement was a squat, and that my legs helped power the bell up.  However, it was a huge step forward and I am psyched!

That’s what I love about strength training -seeing rewards for your hard work. 

 

Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. Proverbs 12:14

  1. Sarah,

    Keep it up, woman, you inspire me! I wanna subscribe to your updates on here…having a blonde moment!

    Yours in Health,
    Sarah

    PS – TGUs are my fav!

    Comment by Sarah Rippel — May 6, 2009 @ 11:35 am
  2. Hey Sarah,
    I’m enjoying your blog. Reading your KB practice – are you left or right-handed? If I may suggest starting with your weak side first. This will help you develop technique. Keep it up!

    Comment by Daniel — May 6, 2009 @ 11:40 am
  3. Daniel, I am right handed and the injury was to the right. Up until recently I believe the left was stronger, but I noticed today that the presses were easier on the right. Great suggestion! I will definitely remember to start on the left. Thanks!!

    Comment by Sarah — May 6, 2009 @ 11:59 am
  4. Thanks, Sarah! I am so glad you are here! I am watching your progress in all your endeavors as well, and love your energy. Kettlebell Sarahs unite! :-)

    Comment by Sarah — May 6, 2009 @ 12:01 pm
  5. Glad to see you progressing so much! I think everything coming around:)

    Comment by Sandy Sommer, RKC — May 6, 2009 @ 6:05 pm
  6. Always great to see improvement! Keep it up!

    Comment by greenteagirl — May 6, 2009 @ 6:57 pm
  7. Great work and fantastic progress! I love kettlebell flow drills. When they really work they’re like dancing :)

    Comment by Laura — May 6, 2009 @ 10:37 pm

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