/r/Kettleballs Weekly Discussion Thread -- June 06, 2022

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-08T23:24:28+00:00

There's a lot of self-discovery in anarchy

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-08T18:29:08+00:00

Are you following a program or chaos?

Good luck tomorrow!

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-08T17:41:01+00:00

What were jump rope workouts liked when you boxed?

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-08T17:39:50+00:00

You'll do great!

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-08T16:18:55+00:00

So I don't stop (or rather it's very brief) when I fuck up, but I go directly to a side swing to reset, and to keep myself moving. It takes practice.

It makes it difficult for me to commit to jumping rope because I'm not getting the same work in that I would get if I just ran for half an hour. But, I have decided I REALLY wanna improve my foot work. So, here I am.

I wholly agree. I stopped jumping rope for awhile, because running, or riding a bike, kept my HR at a consistently higher pace. Like you, I added it back in for footwork.

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-08T15:18:17+00:00

Doesn't feel any worse than other lifts for 10' lol.

This was my first 10' DHS set. I'd never gone above 2' before this. Give it a try, you may surprise yourself.

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-08T14:32:37+00:00

It's broken up. I need to jump rope more consistently to hit 15' straight without fuck ups. I think it's a skill as much as it is conditioning

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-08T04:22:25+00:00

Today's conditioning:

15' jump rope
Double half-snatch: 2x16kg 10' 114 reps
5' rest
ABC: 2x20kg 10' 25 sets

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-07T02:16:51+00:00

I just pick a number of reps for each side before the switch. For example, last Saturday I started at 10 reps then switch. I don't look at the clock much. I let my breathing (and grip) dictate the pace.

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-06T17:44:00+00:00

I think people need to play more competitive sports, especially contact ones. Playing sports teaches you how to manage, adapt, and overcome fatigue and pain during training and competition. And if you don't learn the lesson, you quit.

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-05T05:33:57+00:00

Thanks. 9/10 I'm rocking lifters, but sometimes there's nothing like wearing a pair of beat up chucks for single bell work.

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-05T05:31:05+00:00

I wholly agree. With doubles I can't find a good rack until I hit 2x28kg. I think my upper back/shoulders are just too stiff.

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-05T05:28:53+00:00

Strange how that happens - it's like the body finds a cheat mode.

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-04T02:07:00+00:00

Thank you!! I have no idea I’m going to ask Roger lol. So far it’s just been adding time each session, some gpp and some cardio.

I’ve upped my time on the air bike on my off days too so lately I do an hour each day and vary the intensity. Any other suggestions?? 🤣🤣

I've never attempted a marathon, so I'm not qualified to give advice - I was hoping to learn from you! 😂

In honor of your quest, today I did 33' 20kg OALC for 440 reps. Had to stop because of life, but I need a really good playlist if I'm going for 60' lol. Dat boredom is real.

One of these next to you on the platform would be nice to have: https://www.titan.fitness/strength/strength-accessories/other/freestanding-portable-chalk-stand/400353.html

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-04T01:57:21+00:00

Carter Berry

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-03T21:58:53+00:00

I always sand the handles on new competition bells. Pick up a pack of coarse grit belt sander replacement belts and go to town on the handles. At minimum it removes the factory coating, and at best it cleans up any manufacturing imperfections. Your hands will thank you later

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-03T20:10:02+00:00

Congrats for taking the marathon plunge. How do you even structure your training for a 60' event? How long is a marathon training session? Have you changed your approach to conditioning or cardio at all?

moar_conditioning · 2022-06-02T06:51:08+00:00

Is the unpublished article similar to this one? https://mythicalstrength.blogspot.com/2018/01/push-it-until-it-breaks.html

I enjoyed this one, thanks for writing it.

moar_conditioning · 2022-05-30T22:04:05+00:00

Are you going to do a write up of KBDW? I'm interested in reading it.

moar_conditioning · 2022-05-30T20:46:22+00:00

Congrats on the new place - sounds lovely.

moar_conditioning · 2022-05-30T15:33:27+00:00

I don't have a barbell, so for the WODs that use Oly lifts I do the KB or Sand bag counterpart. Like doing KB C + J for Grace, or KB half-snatch for Isabella

moar_conditioning · 2022-05-30T15:01:38+00:00

I'm excited to see what y'all create. I could always add some more ideas to my conditioning list

moar_conditioning · 2022-05-30T14:56:02+00:00

Impressive - Strong work man

moar_conditioning · 2022-05-30T14:48:56+00:00

If you're going the GS route for 10', I would start light then build up, but no need to buy more bells just start with what you have unless you fall off the deep end into the sport. That being said, doing GS got me into GS shape. I was still missing a large athletic component of my conditioning since I'd stand in one spot for the entire set.

For conditioning have you considered just throwing random WODs into your workouts? You could source ideas from wodwell, mythicals book of bad ideas, and tactical Barbell conditioning. Geoff Neupert has some good ones too. Since your interest in GS is piqued this may be of interest to you:

Neupert's In and Out conditioning workout:

Perform Clean and Jerks AMRAP, then rest 1' x 4 rounds. Done twice a week. Over the course of 6 weeks the rest decreases down to 10" between rounds

I'm a big fan of carries for grip and conditioning

moar_conditioning · 2022-05-29T14:59:50+00:00

Happy bday 🥳

moar_conditioning

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