Edit: I found my answer ala these two posts
From Reddit
From Strong First
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Hey r/kettlebell!
I've always been a bit of a nerd and struggled with being underweight. However, after making some lifestyle changes and incorporating kettlebell (KB) training into my routine, I can finally say that I feel healthy and strong.
I've been splitting my training into 3 to 6-month experiments. Simple and Sinister program has been my favorite. I've found that minimalist programs work best for me. Minimalism increases my consistency.
Date
General Goal / Notes
Focus of Training
05/27/2016
weighed 65 kg. First learned how to gain muscle with the 4-hour body.
02/08/2018
Weighed 70 kg. started dating WIFE . Gained 7 kg in a year.
4/17/2020 Started Simple and Sinister. Get in shape for the wedding Strength
04/12/22
Accomplished Timed 16 kg and 24kg (Swings + TGU)
06/01/22
Traveling this summer. Farm work, pushups, and pistol squats
09/12/22 Experiment with Power Lifting Strength
11/08/22
Began incorporating Cold and Hot Therapy
03/22/23 Preparing for Spartan Race. Endurance
06/07/23
Re-claimed Timed 24 kg (swings + TGU).
Accomplished Timed Simple @ 81 kg bodyweight
As a nerd, I also enjoy playing with data and graphs.
On a side note, I've enjoyed working on increasing my Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift numbers. It was a real "holy shit" moment when I touched the basketball rim—I'd never been able to jump that high before. Again, if you look at these numbers, remember, I’ve always been a skinny, weak guy. I was ecstatic when my Deadlift passed 100kg.
Now, I'm ready to take on a new program. Soon I'll have accomplished Simple and Sinister. I recently finished reading Pavel's "The Quick and the Dead," and I'm intrigued by that program. Alternatively, I'm considering a snatch + press type program, such as the Russian KB Challenge or Enter the Kettlebell. Do any of you have recommendations for a good minimalist program consisting of 2 to 4 workouts?
By the way, last month I participated in a 10k Spartan Race, and it absolutely kicked my ass. The 940 meters elevation gain/loss was brutal, and I was surprised by how exhausting the obstacles were. Around the 7 km mark, I started experiencing intense cramping—it was not fun.
I'm grateful for any advice or insights you can provide. Thanks in advance, girevika!
From Reddit
From Strong First
_______________________________________________________________________________
Hey r/kettlebell!
I've always been a bit of a nerd and struggled with being underweight. However, after making some lifestyle changes and incorporating kettlebell (KB) training into my routine, I can finally say that I feel healthy and strong.
I've been splitting my training into 3 to 6-month experiments. Simple and Sinister program has been my favorite. I've found that minimalist programs work best for me. Minimalism increases my consistency.
Date
General Goal / Notes
Focus of Training
05/27/2016
weighed 65 kg. First learned how to gain muscle with the 4-hour body.
02/08/2018
Weighed 70 kg. started dating WIFE . Gained 7 kg in a year.
4/17/2020 Started Simple and Sinister. Get in shape for the wedding Strength
04/12/22
Accomplished Timed 16 kg and 24kg (Swings + TGU)
06/01/22
Traveling this summer. Farm work, pushups, and pistol squats
09/12/22 Experiment with Power Lifting Strength
11/08/22
Began incorporating Cold and Hot Therapy
03/22/23 Preparing for Spartan Race. Endurance
06/07/23
Re-claimed Timed 24 kg (swings + TGU).
Accomplished Timed Simple @ 81 kg bodyweight
As a nerd, I also enjoy playing with data and graphs.
On a side note, I've enjoyed working on increasing my Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift numbers. It was a real "holy shit" moment when I touched the basketball rim—I'd never been able to jump that high before. Again, if you look at these numbers, remember, I’ve always been a skinny, weak guy. I was ecstatic when my Deadlift passed 100kg.
Now, I'm ready to take on a new program. Soon I'll have accomplished Simple and Sinister. I recently finished reading Pavel's "The Quick and the Dead," and I'm intrigued by that program. Alternatively, I'm considering a snatch + press type program, such as the Russian KB Challenge or Enter the Kettlebell. Do any of you have recommendations for a good minimalist program consisting of 2 to 4 workouts?
By the way, last month I participated in a 10k Spartan Race, and it absolutely kicked my ass. The 940 meters elevation gain/loss was brutal, and I was surprised by how exhausting the obstacles were. Around the 7 km mark, I started experiencing intense cramping—it was not fun.
I'm grateful for any advice or insights you can provide. Thanks in advance, girevika!