Steve W.
Level 8 Valued Member
Faisal,
If you are completing KB Strong with 28s, I would test out with 20s before starting KB Muscle and see how you do. If you can get 10 solid MPs with the 20s, then you should be able to handle them for KB Muscle. If you are close, you might consider the break in plan below. If not, then go with 16s.
Personally, I find the 10 rep test to be very well-calibrated for the program. As much as I agree it makes sense to check your ego at the door in choosing the appropriate bell size, I also think you can sell yourself short and underbell yourself too much.
In his email newsletter, Geoff suggested the following break in progression if you are not quite ready for a given bell size.
If you are completing KB Strong with 28s, I would test out with 20s before starting KB Muscle and see how you do. If you can get 10 solid MPs with the 20s, then you should be able to handle them for KB Muscle. If you are close, you might consider the break in plan below. If not, then go with 16s.
Personally, I find the 10 rep test to be very well-calibrated for the program. As much as I agree it makes sense to check your ego at the door in choosing the appropriate bell size, I also think you can sell yourself short and underbell yourself too much.
In his email newsletter, Geoff suggested the following break in progression if you are not quite ready for a given bell size.
So, again, after you finish your current program I'd recommend testing yourself and seeing where you stand.“Keep the sets of KM the same for the
first 5-6 weeks.
Use the following rep scheme:
Week 1: 3 reps
Week 2: 4 reps
Week 3: 5 reps
Week 4: 4 reps
Week 5: 5 reps
Week 6: Off
Week 7: Break into true KM.”