Kettlebell Jerk werk. Damn

[Halfakneecap]

Trying to get some conditioning in before summer, after half hearted attempts the last few years. Tried out Q&D, I enjoyed it but felt a bit minimalist, and I think the power push ups were annoying my neck.

I’ve done The wolf before and thought I’d try something similar.

Jerk Werk ticks a lot of boxes for me so gave it a go this morning. I did Push Press, I think I have the mobility for jerks, but I’d like to practice that in isolation before I jump into something this intense with it.

Almost died. 2x24 is my working C&P weight but I was seriously struggling after the squats. The last set of PP was much tougher than the first, and I can comfortably strict press the 24’s for reps. I managed 3 rounds, with long rest times. I plan on giving myself at least 2 weeks untimed, then start working on bringing the rest times down.

I like that there’s squats and cleans, feels like all round training.

I find low rep heavy much easier mentally, but I really want to commit to a few months of more conditioning/higher rep based stuff. Pretty obvious I need to do more if this kind of stuff. Unlike the last few years, I’m actually doing it instead of wanting to do it but not doing it haha

 

[DannyHoj]

A good rule of thumb. Go down a bell size when doing any Geoff N program. Almost everything he puts out is brutal but very effective.

 

[Halfakneecap]

Almost everything I do is from Geoff, and you are right. Double 20’s is a big step down from 24’s, but I guess it’s a good call.

I got through with 24’s. Maybe I’ll try 20’s on Friday’s session.

I’d have a much higher chance of bringing the rest periods down. Maybe I can aim to use 20’s now and work towards 24’s by Christmas.

 

[solarbear]

Considering it is from Kettlebell Hard, not surprised it is a butt-kicking workout!

I believe the recommended weight is 10RM for double snatches.

 

[Mark Limbaga]

If you can do any GN program with 24s and follow the 1:2-1:1 protocols that is already a sign of excellent strength IMO.

Most will already get so much bang for buck using 20s

 

[Halfakneecap]

If you can do any GN program with 24s and follow the 1:2-1:1 protocols that is already a sign of excellent strength IMO.

Most will already get so much bang for buck using 20s

That’s my problem, the rest periods, I finished phase 2 of Strong with my 24’s, lots of reps but I could do them no problem, just nowhere near the rest times suggested. Phase 3 I could not do for that reason.

I think the 20’s are the sensible option if I want conditioning over strength.

January I’ll be starting Strong with my 28’s, and I’d like to have at least better conditioning for phase 3.

 

[Halfakneecap]

5 rounds with the 20kg’s this morning with a 1:3 rest period. Felt better. I’ll start on Monday and go for 6 weeks, maybe even 12 til Christmas.

I think if I drop 10s rest time a week it’ll be manageable.

Why does it feel good to sometimes smash yourself in the gym? Haha