Who I am
I'm 175 lbs. and in my thirties, no known health issues, used to training.
My experience with kettlebells
I've successfully completed Geoff's 12 week program a while ago with two 18 kg kettlebells. I wanted to do the same with 28 kgs, but it was too much, and couldn't return them, so I'm stuck with a pair of 18s and a pair of 28s, lol.
Since about 10 months I've tried (and failed) to do Dan John's 10 000 swing challenge, not because it was too much but mostly because of life circumstances (studying abroad, doing BJJ, having a kid, etc.). I've done about 18 000 swings since then (I count them) with weights varying between 18 to 28 kg.
My goals
Strength and mobility maintenance, I practice BJJ around 3 times a week.
Why is this program so complicated (if it is)?
Because it's the result of around 1 year playing with kettlebells, researching for programs and exercises, and sticking to what I liked. It's what I'm used to. I'm basically looking to know if what I've been doing for the past month or so is grossly misbalanced or not.
The program
Day 1: Hinge/Pull
Yes, this is a somewhat complex program, but I know it pretty much by heart and feel okay doing it. I usually end up doing a full circuit of these 3 "days" about once a week. My fear is that it is too hinge-heavy (the squat day has a lot of snatches) and not squat-y enough.
I also have no turkish get-ups whatsoever in that program. I know they're great for mobility but I just generally don't enjoy doing them. Not sure if that's a valid enough reason for avoiding them but there you go.
Would you be kind enough to give me your thoughts on this program, whether or not it's too complex, completely misbalanced, or anything I'm not doing nearly enough, etc.?
Thanks in advance!
I'm 175 lbs. and in my thirties, no known health issues, used to training.
My experience with kettlebells
I've successfully completed Geoff's 12 week program a while ago with two 18 kg kettlebells. I wanted to do the same with 28 kgs, but it was too much, and couldn't return them, so I'm stuck with a pair of 18s and a pair of 28s, lol.
Since about 10 months I've tried (and failed) to do Dan John's 10 000 swing challenge, not because it was too much but mostly because of life circumstances (studying abroad, doing BJJ, having a kid, etc.). I've done about 18 000 swings since then (I count them) with weights varying between 18 to 28 kg.
My goals
Strength and mobility maintenance, I practice BJJ around 3 times a week.
Why is this program so complicated (if it is)?
Because it's the result of around 1 year playing with kettlebells, researching for programs and exercises, and sticking to what I liked. It's what I'm used to. I'm basically looking to know if what I've been doing for the past month or so is grossly misbalanced or not.
The program
Day 1: Hinge/Pull
- 5 sets of:
- 2-handed swings: 50/25/15/10. Pull-ups in-between each subset, 5/3/2.
- Outer Limits Strength Protocol (15 sets of 1 rep for each arm)
- Farmers walk, suitcase carries, whatever I feel like doing: 5 minutes total
- Leg Lava complex x 5
Yes, this is a somewhat complex program, but I know it pretty much by heart and feel okay doing it. I usually end up doing a full circuit of these 3 "days" about once a week. My fear is that it is too hinge-heavy (the squat day has a lot of snatches) and not squat-y enough.
I also have no turkish get-ups whatsoever in that program. I know they're great for mobility but I just generally don't enjoy doing them. Not sure if that's a valid enough reason for avoiding them but there you go.
Would you be kind enough to give me your thoughts on this program, whether or not it's too complex, completely misbalanced, or anything I'm not doing nearly enough, etc.?
Thanks in advance!