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Is the program based on a 4-5 rep max of double kettlebell clean and press or grinds? In the program it says to use a pair of kettlebells you can use for a tough 4-5 reps on all grinds. I have 2x20 kg kettlebells I can clean and press for about 7 reps before I am gassed. Should I be testing my...

Hi all, Just moved to a new location that will have snow on the ground in the coming months, so I will have to do my S&S training in my garage. My garage has a low ceiling so I can not fully extend my arm overhead in the standing position of the getup. To accommodate this, I plan on bringing...

Hello, I’m new here. I’m looking for advice on my program I made. I only have 4 days a week to work out at the most due to kids, work and just busy life. I think upper lower is probably my best split option but threw my triceps work on my lower days so I can focus on them more when they are...

I work out in a home gym that for the most part has everything I need (trap bar, kettlebells, pullup bar, rings, sandbags). I am looking to target my legs a little bit more (quads specifically) to put on some mass and strength. Lately, my training has revolved much around single leg stuff...

tldr: Being humbled by heavy bell, requesting advice on clean and press regressions/remedial exercises Hi, I've been doing the ROP for a while and have been really enjoying it. my snatches, cleans and presses and swings have been challenging but I felt like I progressed well in strength...

As the title says, I've been experiencing lower back pain but only on one side. It has been present in one form or another for as long as I remember. If I flex my core, the left side of my lower back feels tighter than the right, if I do back raises, that side "feels the burn" faster. I did a...

Hi Guys, I'm planning on going through naval SF selection in about 2-3 years. This are the requirements to barely pass: Brackets ( ) are recommend numbers to hit, provided by former members of the unit, to increase chance of survival 50kg bench press 15x (30+) 8 pull ups (15+) 5.000m run in 22...

I read everywhere that swings work your entire body and great for conditioning but would heavy swings and push ups be enough for a stand alone workout if your goal is general fitness and weight loss? Or should you incorporate other movements like a squat?

Hello Strongfirst, I am new to this forum and also kettlebells. I recently got a 53lb one, and will be starting swings and push ups. I’m just wondering if hardstyle swings involve/strengthen the quads to any degree at all? I am adding squats for my quads, but just curious if swings target them...

For basketball? I’ve read that the swing is a full body compound exercise. Are heavy swings enough to keep my lower body strong and explosive for sports, or should I add in a squat pattern since only swings will neglect the quads and squat pattern? I know I can just do both, but curious to know...

At the moment, I train bjj 5x a week so I am looking to tone down on my strength training to allow recovery between bjj sessions. I’m thinking of using swings as a finisher after bjj class since I do not have enough energy to do a full strength session. Would swings, push ups and sit ups be...

I recently finished "The Way To Live" and man, what a read! If you haven't read it, I highly recommend you pick it up. One thing I don't really grasp yet is the workouts prescribed in there, though. In the book he outlines the "best training method", prescribes daily, twice a day, for all...

I’ve gotten comfortable with the v grip but after kettlebell strong, wondering if I should switch to inverted v during double kettlebells.

I’ve gotten comfortable with the v grip but after kettlebell strong, wondering if I should switch to inverted v during double kettlebells.

When working with double bells, should you tilt both kettlebells back towards you before the hike pass like you would for a regular 2 hand swing?

I find it comfortable with my feet straight ahead, but notice most turn out. Is it wrong?

Are the heels or toes supposed to lift from the ground at all during ballistics? I recorded myself doing sets of swings and snatches and noticed that on the way up my toes come off the ground and on the backswing my heels come off the ground. Is this fine, or should I focus on keeping my whole...

I did come across the article on what to do with your free arm during one arm swing. I was just wondering, are there any differences and/or pros/cons to keeping the free arm stuff in guard or hanging to the side vs using the mimic/tap the handle or swinging the free arm as well opposed to...

Most YouTube videos recommend holding the kettlebell in the hook Olof the fingers like the picture under to allow rotation during exercises that require the bell to rotate like snatches and cleans. My question is, is there a problem with gripping the bell deeper in the palm like you would a...

Hello, nice to meet you all. Just signed up for this forum to ask a question. I have been training with kettlebells since my high school wrestling days, around 9 years ago. I have found that these are great for athletic performance, works wonderfully combined with calisthenics. Here’s my...