simple and sinister

Hi everyone, I recently bought and started using the S&S program, but I felt like the explanation of the breathing technique was a bit confusing to me. I was wondering if anyone could clarify the technique? I see a lot about forcing air out on the upswing of the kettlebell, but I'm not sure...

I am thinking about idea of mixing exercises from Simple & Sinister (Swing & TGU) and old Program Minimum (Snatch & BP) into a "park bench" program between more intensive cycles. It's from Program Minimum [Squared] but I would like to program it more like S&S. The idea is to do these trainings...

Hi there! I am new to S&S and have some issues with my swing technique. I've read a lot of stuff (mainly from Pavel and this forum) and watched a couple of videos (like Delaine Ross' tutorials) and I try to incorporate all of the helpful cues. My technique has already gotten a lot better. Yet...

Hi all, Reading the forum I came across so many tips to perform better the swing and the GU. For instance, for the the swing I have read "bell shouldnt flip at bottom position", "hinge back", "dont hinge until your arms almost touch your inner tigh", do a vertical plank", "engage lats", "pack...

Hey all, 49yr old male, veteran with my share of physical issues leftover from it. Working through most of them except my left shoulder and TGU's. The shoulder is bone-on-bone, and searing pain through most of the movement. Even halos burn/clack. Anyone been in same position and rehabbed...

What is more demanding, the Sinister standard from Simple and Sinister or the Beast Tamer/Iron Maiden standard. It seems like the Sinister is more grueling because it goes on for a longer period of time and requires more endurance, both mental and physical, but perhaps the Beast Tamer/ Iron...

Brand new to forum first post sorry if I'm not using proper ediqute. Really sorry if this has been addressed already. So to get to the point with details to follow below. I have decided to add suitcase walk (farmer's walk with KB in one hand) at the end of my S&S regiment as a supplemental grip...

Heh. Based on a variety of consultations I've decided to drop the Swing portion of S&S (for now) and dropped back in the barbell deadlift. I may have to keep this thread going in the Barbell forum, but I thought I'd briefly summarize my thoughts here and anyone can feel free to jump in...

Hi, My goal is to begin Simple and Sinister, and eventually reach the Simple Goal. I'm currently working on the Kalos Thenos TGU and Kettlebell Dynami as advised by Dan John. Things Are Going So Well, Help Me Screw It Up, Part 2 I currently own Stu McGill's back mechanic and in the book he...

Hi all, I injured myself doing the Simple programme and couldn't find a post about a similar injury anywhere online. A little about me: 27, M, 5'10", 190lbs, ~15% body fat I've been doing martial arts and weight training since I was 16, currently doing MMA 3-5/week, and weight train...

My name is Steve. I'm in Pinckney, MI and work as a CNC Machinist. I started the S&S program on 2/8/16, roughly 12 weeks ago this weekend. I worked up from a 16KG to a 24KG bell and today for the first time I did my 100 swings in 5 mins and my 10 TGU's in less than 10 mins. I have been doing...

So, I've been training off and on with kettlebells for the last few years. I've done a bunch of swings, and my TGUs are pretty solid. However, recently I had a bout with a tight piriformis, which then seriously aggravated my sciatic nerve. Since then, I've been sort of cautious about swings...

Hello guys, I need your help. I am a S & S beginner, however, recently I read about possibility to develop muscle imbalances from exercising limited number of exercises. Is it possible that through working out S & S program on a long term basis one can develop the muscle imbalance since it is...

If you're doing simple and sinister, how much rest should you be taking between individual Turkish Get-Ups? In the book, Pavel specifies a 1:1 work:rest ratio. I always thought this was for both swings and get-ups; though the way it's phrased, it's possible he is referring only to swings...

Good morning I have been training the simple protocol since february. I am about to finish it, as I am doing 70 swings nonstop test, I already past the 5 min 1 handed swing test and I am compressing the rest time with the 32 Kg get up. I like to combine my swing practice with self defence...

I apologize if this has been covered elsewhere, but I am curious what's expected of the GSQ warm up. Are we supposed to actually progress in weight? Or is it just a prying movement?

Good afternoon, This 51 year old using S&S since roughly June has uncovered a right arm issue that seems to fall under either Carpal Tunnel or Tennis Elbow. I thought it would be useful to not only post what lead me to conclude I was suffering from this, but also the various therapies and...