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K1 Program from Hardstyle Method

Tjerr

Tjerr

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Just wanted to post some love for this terrific program by Tim Almond. It doesn't come cheap, but man, this is brilliant for people like me.

Catch phrase: When is strong, strong enough? So the program builds Power Endurance in much the same way that the SEE does, but as a complete program. No thinking, no tweaking, just plain and simple (not easy) do this.

I'm 4 weeks in to the program, 5 weeks with testing some stuff; I increased my Military press to an all time PR. Tested the MP for 8 + 8 with a 28 kg kettlebell, and today, after 4 weeks, did 6 + 6 with 32, then after 5 minute rest, did 11 + 11 with 28. I feel stronger, am stronger and, heck, look stronger and more ripped already.

There is no goal, but just enjoying the sessions and doing everything better the next time. They call it minimalistic, I would say Essentials.

It's a complete plan with the best kettlebell exercises: snatches and Presses, Get up's are done in plenty, Double Front Squats, Pull up's, you can do the optional Loaded Cleans, some Ab work and even swings are in there. Video's to build the main exercises, warm-up, and unlimited progressions.

Doing it feels like a RoP session, but updated to 2024!
 
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Tjerr said:
Just wanted to post some love for this terrific program by Tim Almond. It doesn't come cheap, but man, this is brilliant for people like me.

Catch phrase: When is strong, strong enough? So the program builds Power Endurance in much the same way that the SEE does, but as a complete program. No thinking, no tweaking, just plain and simple (not easy) do this.

I'm 4 weeks in to the program, 5 weeks with testing some stuff; I increased my Military press to an all time PR. Tested the MP for 8 + 8 with a 28 kg kettlebell, and today, after 4 weeks, did 6 + 6 with 32, then after 5 minute rest, did 11 + 11 with 28. I feel stronger, am stronger and, heck, look stronger and more ripped already.

There is no goal, but just enjoying the sessions and doing everything better the next time. They call it minimalistic, I would say Essentials.

It's a complete plan with the best kettlebell exercises: snatches and Presses, Get up's are done in plenty, Double Front Squats, Pull up's, you can do the optional Loaded Cleans, some Ab work and even swings are in there. Video's to build the main exercises, warm-up, and unlimited progressions.

Doing it feels like a RoP session, but updated to 2024!
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Sounds awesome! Do you have a link to the program?
 
Tjerr said:
Just wanted to post some love for this terrific program by Tim Almond. It doesn't come cheap, but man, this is brilliant for people like me.

Catch phrase: When is strong, strong enough? So the program builds Power Endurance in much the same way that the SEE does, but as a complete program. No thinking, no tweaking, just plain and simple (not easy) do this.

I'm 4 weeks in to the program, 5 weeks with testing some stuff; I increased my Military press to an all time PR. Tested the MP for 8 + 8 with a 28 kg kettlebell, and today, after 4 weeks, did 6 + 6 with 32, then after 5 minute rest, did 11 + 11 with 28. I feel stronger, am stronger and, heck, look stronger and more ripped already.

There is no goal, but just enjoying the sessions and doing everything better the next time. They call it minimalistic, I would say Essentials.

It's a complete plan with the best kettlebell exercises: snatches and Presses, Get up's are done in plenty, Double Front Squats, Pull up's, you can do the optional Loaded Cleans, some Ab work and even swings are in there. Video's to build the main exercises, warm-up, and unlimited progressions.

Doing it feels like a RoP session, but updated to 2024!
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Are there different programs? I remember he used to do double kb presses, but on his webside the k1 is mentioned as a single kettlebell program…
How many days per week is it?
 
John K said:
Sounds awesome! Do you have a link to the program?
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Hardstyle Method - The Kettlebell Experts

Xene said:
Are there different programs? I remember he used to do double kb presses, but on his webside the k1 is mentioned as a single kettlebell program…
How many days per week is it?
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No different programs, just "The Ultimate Single kettlebell program' (Their words, but I concur)

Depending on you, could be 2, 3 or 4 days. I'm doing 4. Every session takes about an hour, but plenty of rest between sets/repeats
 
Tjerr said:
Hardstyle Method - The Kettlebell Experts



No different programs, just "The Ultimate Single kettlebell program' (Their words, but I concur)

Depending on you, could be 2, 3 or 4 days. I'm doing 4. Every session takes about an hour, but plenty of rest between sets/repeats
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It says "Single Kettlebell Program." Is it just using singles?

Looks really good. Tim is not only a beast but a really great coach and interesting person. I'll have to start budgeting for this one.
 
Congratulations, keep up the great work! You really can't go wrong with those exercises.
 
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Yes, single snatches, single presses. But you can add a 'Scratch the Itch training' as long as it doesn't interfere with the program itself.
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Are these some hints how to use the program together with BJJ training? I think to remember, that Tim A. did BJJ by himself.
 
Xene said:
Are these some hints how to use the program together with BJJ training? I think to remember, that Tim A. did BJJ by himself.
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I don't know, but you can probably do 2 or 3 days per week, alongside the BJJ sessions.

I really wanted to do the KBSF, but it's made alongside BJJ, my overactive brain kept telling me, I'm missing out on progress because I don't do BJJ but only kettlebell training. Then I found this gem and it's what I wanted and needed!
 
Quick update:

Had a sinusitis for the last period, had some antibiotics to deal with this, but could still train. Then had to go to the specialist because of the frequence I have sinusitis-like complaints and got the heavy stuff (prednisolon) and wasn't able to just think about training.

So, had a forced week of and I was wondering if I must up a bell, because I could do the RM test with a heavier bell already and probably could do it with snatches as well.

So, just tested a 20 rep max snatch with a 32 kg.

Going to start the program from the very start again on Monday, but with a 32 kg snatch and a 32 kg press. If it doesn't work, I can always go back, but I tried.
 
Tjerr said:
There is no goal, but just enjoying the sessions and doing everything better the next time. They call it minimalistic, I would say Essentials.
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Sounds really interesting!

How are you supposed to progress? Is there a fixed progression (like ROP or KB STRONG!) or autoregulation with (like the Giant) or without (like KBSF) a specific time frame?

In other words: Could you give us a hint about the programming style?
 
Brackets! Every session you work through a bracket (volume) and when you've completed the whole bracket a couple of times, you go to the next bracket.

There are 4 brackets of increasing volume. When every bracket is completed, bell up. With the snatch, you go up a bracket in about 8 weeks, with the presses, about 20 weeks.
 
Sounds really interesting. What is the starting point of the program, what RM bells do you need? And do I understand correctly, that this program could be done only with snatches and presses and other stuff is optional (for example if you don´t have a pull up bar).

The instructional videos have good content, I suppose.

I have been thinking about starting the ROP, but this one seems more time efficient.
 
20-25 RM snatch bell, SFG standard form, 6-12 RM Military Press. Every session takes me about an hour. I wouldn't call the other exercises optional, but more 'freely'. Tim calls them the most essential exercises and lists why he thinks that. But I play with those, based on feel/energy.
 
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Something I never managed with RoP: just did 5 ladders of 1-2-3 (easy-ish)
 
I just did a test day today and will start this program. I like the K1 approach a lot - it has structure, but also feels like a 'park bench' program in that progression is not forced. I've used up my beginner gains long ago, and have found recently that most programs expect faster progression than I can achieve. I'm hoping this more patient approach will translate into more steady progression over the long-term.

Planning to use the 28kg for both press and snatch. Got 7/8 reps on the press (whereas I could do 12 fairly easily, and probably 13-15 with the 24kg), so that feels lake an easy decision.

@Tjerr for the snatch, are you doing it in the manner that they show in the video (what I've previously known as the half snatch), or are you doing the SF standard full snatch? I'm very comfortable with the 28kg for the full snatch and that feels like the right weight to start, but when I tested I used the 'half snatch' it felt pretty awkward even though I was able to get 20 reps. Feel like after a few sessions that technique will feel much more natural, and the 28kg will be the right weight.
 
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