I dunno... I'll have to check Ancestry.com or something since both our families are from New Jersey... ?
Kettlebell "Giant 1.0"
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John Grahill
Level 8 Valued Member
Fellow "Joisyites" we are!
barrak
Level 6 Valued Member
Love the flexibility of the Giant.
I tested my C+P a month ago and got 3 reps with 2x20K. That was after completing 1.1 with 2x16K. 1.1 was already too taxing after I started ramping up my weekly running mileage, so 1.2 was not an option.
Instead, I started a 3.0 cycle with a push-press as a last rep in every set... including push-press singles on Day 3 of each week. I also stopped chasing the clock so my session volume was in the 20-40 range. Moreover I slightly stretched my Giant weeks to 8-days to accommodate my runs.
Still... I tested my C+P this morning, at the end of Week 3, and got a solid 5RM!!!
I'll still finish Week 4, before I restart 3.0 with strict C+P. I'm still hopeful to reach my end of year goal of pressing a pair of 24s, while still on track with my running goals.
I tested my C+P a month ago and got 3 reps with 2x20K. That was after completing 1.1 with 2x16K. 1.1 was already too taxing after I started ramping up my weekly running mileage, so 1.2 was not an option.
Instead, I started a 3.0 cycle with a push-press as a last rep in every set... including push-press singles on Day 3 of each week. I also stopped chasing the clock so my session volume was in the 20-40 range. Moreover I slightly stretched my Giant weeks to 8-days to accommodate my runs.
Still... I tested my C+P this morning, at the end of Week 3, and got a solid 5RM!!!
I'll still finish Week 4, before I restart 3.0 with strict C+P. I'm still hopeful to reach my end of year goal of pressing a pair of 24s, while still on track with my running goals.
John Grahill
Level 8 Valued Member
The programming is so simple it absolutely works!
dwjohnson
Level 1 Valued Member
Hello all! I realize this isn’t strictly The Giant related but I really like this thread.....I’m finishing up a cycle of dry fighting with a 16/24 combo. I’m considering going back to giant 3.0 because I want to eventually run the 1 series with double 24s. But, I also want to work on my legs more too. So , repeat DFW or the wolf, or other suggestions?
pood_swinger
Level 3 Valued Member
hello. just finished 1 month of the giant today. I feel stronger. I feel like each week feels easier than the week before, even if I do the same amount of reps.
I don't see any problems with this program, just I think it's probably too minimalist for my level (1 year of kettlebelling this august)
I like the programming of the sets but I feel like I need to practice other moves also, like squats and pull ups or inverted rows
I know it's a tough one to answer but I'd like to read some opinions.
so options:
a.- complete the giant to 1.2 with this pair of 16kg bells. add, as Geoff suggests in the giant, some 3x3 like practice low weight or body weight squats, inverted rows, maybe light 360s. nothing crazy
b.- just go to another program. I like, for ex., Total Body Blast, burn extreme reloaded or the new ABC program from the SF app
catch: I have bad migraines, some weeks I feel good/great, some weeks I feel terrible because of the sudden pain that might last for 2-3 days sometimes and the days after because of the meds I have to take. So some weeks I'm out or partially out. I feel like being able to work out is a privilege and I want to fully take advantage of the days I can work out
I don't see any problems with this program, just I think it's probably too minimalist for my level (1 year of kettlebelling this august)
I like the programming of the sets but I feel like I need to practice other moves also, like squats and pull ups or inverted rows
I know it's a tough one to answer but I'd like to read some opinions.
so options:
a.- complete the giant to 1.2 with this pair of 16kg bells. add, as Geoff suggests in the giant, some 3x3 like practice low weight or body weight squats, inverted rows, maybe light 360s. nothing crazy
b.- just go to another program. I like, for ex., Total Body Blast, burn extreme reloaded or the new ABC program from the SF app
catch: I have bad migraines, some weeks I feel good/great, some weeks I feel terrible because of the sudden pain that might last for 2-3 days sometimes and the days after because of the meds I have to take. So some weeks I'm out or partially out. I feel like being able to work out is a privilege and I want to fully take advantage of the days I can work out
Gypsyplumber
Level 7 Valued Member
Tested my
Saying so this program forever, eventually I’ll squat again but give it a shot.
It’s enough to gain lots of strength if you follow the program. Your legs will be worked, glutes and quads will be on fire. If you do the program correctly you’ll need rest on off days. I was skeptical but decided to just commit, and trust me as well as many others here…it works. I’m not
Saying so this program forever, eventually I’ll squat again but give it a shot.
Gypsyplumber
Level 7 Valued Member
And I too suffer migraines, the auras, nausea, the blurred vision, dizziness, the post drone tiredness and hunger…they suck people don’t understand a migraine isn’t normally just a one day thing it’s a 2-3 day event. I know one thing Excedrine Migraine is a life saver for me. Also google yoga poses for migraine relief it helps me a ton!
Gypsyplumber
Level 7 Valued Member
More progress! I was very surprised today, I’m currently on my rest/fun training week of the Giant. I was running it with 24s (Giant 1.0, 1.1). I planned to move up to 28s and thought I’d have to run 3.0. But I decided to test my Rep max with the 28s. Now, 4 months ago I could do maybe 2 CP with 28s and they were sketchy. Having only worked with 24s I was surprised how light they 28s felt. I banged out 10 no problem! Stoked! I’ll be running 1.0 with them next week. And I smell some double 32s in my future.
youtube.com
I have proof lol
One side note, after taking these rest days serious I felt so damn powerful today! I love how this program works you hard but also makes you feel strong!
August 19, 2021
youtube.com
I have proof lol
One side note, after taking these rest days serious I felt so damn powerful today! I love how this program works you hard but also makes you feel strong!
Cearball
Level 6 Valued Member
Awesome.More progress! I was very surprised today, I’m currently on my rest/fun training week of the Giant. I was running it with 24s (Giant 1.0, 1.1). I planned to move up to 28s and thought I’d have to run 3.0. But I decided to test my Rep max with the 28s. Now, 4 months ago I could do maybe 2 CP with 28s and they were sketchy. Having only worked with 24s I was surprised how light they 28s felt. I banged out 10 no problem! Stoked! I’ll be running 1.0 with them next week. And I smell some double 32s in my future.
August 19, 2021
I have proof lol
One side note, after taking these rest days serious I felt so damn powerful today! I love how this program works you hard but also makes you feel strong!
Did you actually do 1.2 it only 1, 1.2 like it says?
Gypsyplumber
Level 7 Valued Member
I have only completed 1.0 and 1.1
John Grahill
Level 8 Valued Member
That's an awesome effort!! Is it the programming? Or is it "More than my Hometown" on the radio!More progress! I was very surprised today, I’m currently on my rest/fun training week of the Giant. I was running it with 24s (Giant 1.0, 1.1). I planned to move up to 28s and thought I’d have to run 3.0. But I decided to test my Rep max with the 28s. Now, 4 months ago I could do maybe 2 CP with 28s and they were sketchy. Having only worked with 24s I was surprised how light they 28s felt. I banged out 10 no problem! Stoked! I’ll be running 1.0 with them next week. And I smell some double 32s in my future.
August 19, 2021
I have proof lol
One side note, after taking these rest days serious I felt so damn powerful today! I love how this program works you hard but also makes you feel strong!
Great clean and press effort and great song!
Dayz
Level 8 Valued Member
That is incredible progress! I'm hoping to follow your footsteps when I finish 1 series with the 24s.More progress! I was very surprised today, I’m currently on my rest/fun training week of the Giant. I was running it with 24s (Giant 1.0, 1.1). I planned to move up to 28s and thought I’d have to run 3.0. But I decided to test my Rep max with the 28s. Now, 4 months ago I could do maybe 2 CP with 28s and they were sketchy. Having only worked with 24s I was surprised how light they 28s felt. I banged out 10 no problem! Stoked! I’ll be running 1.0 with them next week. And I smell some double 32s in my future.
August 19, 2021
I have proof lol
One side note, after taking these rest days serious I felt so damn powerful today! I love how this program works you hard but also makes you feel strong!
Stuart Elliott
Level 6 Valued Member
I'm back on the Giant after 12 weeks of RMF. Just completed week 1 of 3.0 with 2 x 28kg, love the Giant, happy to be back on it.
Gypsyplumber
Level 7 Valued Member
I honestly was a skeptic when I bought the program. I didn’t think only doing cleans and presses could do what I needed. But I even tested my my squat capacity it’s week and I haven’t lost a step.
Gypsyplumber
Level 7 Valued Member
Lol I was gonna edit the radio out but decided screw it haha. Gotta love some Morgan Wallen.
Dayz
Level 8 Valued Member
It truly is amazing!
Do you mind if I ask how many reps you could get with the 24s when you started? And how many can you get now?
I've gone from 1 rep to 10 reps with the 24s in 14 weeks. Hoping to buy some 28s for the coming months to run 3.0.
Gypsyplumber
Level 7 Valued Member
Before starting the Giant I did the total tension complex and my rep max was 7 with the 24s…I haven’t tested my max with the 24s recently.