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Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience with Simple & Sinister. I know there are many writeups on this program, but I wanted to reflect on my progress with kettlebells over the last year and a half, and S&S is the program that got me into KB training. BACKGROUND At the start of this...

@johnadshon 100 reps of back off reps? That seems like an excessive amount of volume

@xcalibre Yeah, that’s why I was asking about the popularity of programs that tend to use the same weight

@dawes Thanks! I like the idea of doing mini circuits, seems to keep the intent of the complexes

@harveyboy81 Yeah, but those just suck. Good point though

@harveyboy81 Maybe I’m just a good squatter. I feel like a can squat for ages without an issue and my squat way outpaced my presses when I started working out. But I have always struggled with presses

@mary157 That’s how I am doing it now, doing pressing focused programs and then adding in some sets of FS after. As for getting your legs stronger, barbell squats got me to a good level first. I started KBs being able to squat 3 plates for reps, and I don’t really think KBs can fully replace...

@curiousmel Thanks, I have tried the ABC before, and yeah my presses gave out before my legs felt tired. Maybe I’ll keep pushing my presses first and then try to add this into the mix

Hey everyone, I have noticed that many KB enthusiasts love programs that combine FS and C&P. I have never had success with these programs because of how much stronger my squats are compared to my press. I can FS double 32s for 5 reps easily, but I can only press double 32s for 2 reps. I have...

@drschools I have some of the same issue. What has worked for me is using variety days to introduce whatever shiny thing I want. So pick a standard and stick to it, make it something doable and then add in some variety days where you can chase shiny things.