Starlord
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Update. Yesterday I warmed up with TGU and worked up to 30kg bells for 5×5 (that is as high as the KB go to at work). I for the first time did KB snatches, starting with light weights to try to get to grips with the technique. Referring back to a YouTube video between sets I worked my way up to a 30kg bell and did 5 rep snatches per side and took my sweet time between sets. Had an issue with the bell hitting my forearms, I really need to work on consistently punching up as this seems to prevent this entirely.
Once I felt a bit more comfortable with the technique and the bell was hitting my forearm less I started my timer for 20mins. 5 reps a side and then rested until I caught my breath again before starting the next set.
To a bit of background information, since the gyms have been closed because of C19 I have been using gymnastic rings, 20kg weighted vest and 100kg swings on a loadable bell. So I was incredibly surprised by the DOMS I got this morning, especially in my grip. However these were not debilitating DOMS that left me feeling wiped out. Rather gentle DOMS that reminds me that I did some work but didn't destroy myself.
Will definitely be waving volume 4 times a week to track long term progress. I do feel I will need to invest in heavier bells but all reputable suppliers of equipment are sold out so until then I will have to slowly increase duration of each session.
Very interested to see the long term results of this training modality.
Once I felt a bit more comfortable with the technique and the bell was hitting my forearm less I started my timer for 20mins. 5 reps a side and then rested until I caught my breath again before starting the next set.
To a bit of background information, since the gyms have been closed because of C19 I have been using gymnastic rings, 20kg weighted vest and 100kg swings on a loadable bell. So I was incredibly surprised by the DOMS I got this morning, especially in my grip. However these were not debilitating DOMS that left me feeling wiped out. Rather gentle DOMS that reminds me that I did some work but didn't destroy myself.
Will definitely be waving volume 4 times a week to track long term progress. I do feel I will need to invest in heavier bells but all reputable suppliers of equipment are sold out so until then I will have to slowly increase duration of each session.
Very interested to see the long term results of this training modality.