Kozushi
Level 7 Valued Member
Taking a step back from kettlebells for a few months has helped me to better understand what Pavel intended with his S&S programme. It is step one towards consistent and strong kettlebell training, but it is not all there is to kettlebells. Also, we need to adapt our training to our own goals and needs. I hate doing squats, so I am not going to do the goblet squats any longer. I just find them awkward and annoying. It's a personal taste thing. I also don't like pushing the swings too heavy. I happen to have some lower back issues, so here is a good reason to focus more on the cardio and mobility aspects of swings over raw power and strength there. However, I can do the presses and TGUs with quite a lot of stability and confidence.I have relatives in Norway, Sweden and Canada too. So plenty of viking links too.
I too feel that pressing is critical.
All these moves are important for combat sports and martial arts. My first face to face rapier lesson is on Thursday this week! I have been taking kendo and foil fencing lessons on Zoom.