JamesPTA
Level 7 Valued Member
Hi all,
I'm currently in the middle of my 3rd week of S&S, and have been doing 1H swings and TGU primarily with 24kg. After completing TGU 1/1 x 5 in 8:30, I decided that it was time to up the load to 32kg. This had been a kettlebell use primarily for 2H swing and goblet squats and I must admit, the task to complete TGU with a 32 seemed daunting.
I put my worries aside this morning after I did my first set with the 24kg, and made the switch to the 32. It felt heavy with the floor press and I almost regretted my decision. As soon as I made the transitional roll onto my elbow and felt the tension, I knew that I was going to crush this. I only performed one set per side before switching back, but I amazed myself this morning.
One major observation I noticed, and it goes along with what I've been reading about on the forums, the heavier load actually made me perform every step better that with the 24. I felt a lot more tension throughout all the movements and had my lats engaged that had been somewhat challenging with a lighter load.
I'll keep practicing the 1 set for the next week or so, but now I feel I have the mental strength to push through.
Strong thoughts
I'm currently in the middle of my 3rd week of S&S, and have been doing 1H swings and TGU primarily with 24kg. After completing TGU 1/1 x 5 in 8:30, I decided that it was time to up the load to 32kg. This had been a kettlebell use primarily for 2H swing and goblet squats and I must admit, the task to complete TGU with a 32 seemed daunting.
I put my worries aside this morning after I did my first set with the 24kg, and made the switch to the 32. It felt heavy with the floor press and I almost regretted my decision. As soon as I made the transitional roll onto my elbow and felt the tension, I knew that I was going to crush this. I only performed one set per side before switching back, but I amazed myself this morning.
One major observation I noticed, and it goes along with what I've been reading about on the forums, the heavier load actually made me perform every step better that with the 24. I felt a lot more tension throughout all the movements and had my lats engaged that had been somewhat challenging with a lighter load.
I'll keep practicing the 1 set for the next week or so, but now I feel I have the mental strength to push through.
Strong thoughts