Sets of six is when phase 2 becomes "fun" for sure!Phase 2 / Workout #42:
SKS
Warmup:
C&P 15 reps @ 2x24kg
C&P 6 reps @ 2x32kg
C&P 1 rep @ 2x40kg
Workout: sets of 6
Time: 29m10s
Hi John! I guess you and me have diff definitions of fun. But I must admit that sets of 5 & 6 definitely are challenging. Which is great for body recomp and I’m impressed with results, especially after last few weeks of my workouts.Sets of six is when phase 2 becomes "fun" for sure!
Doubles 40s as part of the warm up..... nothing to see here ?Phase 2 / Workout #44:
SKS
Warmup:
C&P 8, 8 reps @ 2x24kg
C&P 5, 5 reps @ 2x32kg
C&P 2, 1 rep @ 2x40kg
Workout: sets of 5
Time: 13m52s
1 min of rest between sets. That's why I'm a big fan of this program. I usually cruise through it with rest periods done how I feel on particular day bt when I want to push it and 'sprint' through reps without pacing myself then I can do it. Last time I was doing 1 min of rest was workout 28 with sets of 3 and I was fighting through it (don't get me wrong, still did all reps without problems but my heart, lungs and body in general had different views when it comes to what I should be doing)....and now, 18 workouts later I did better with sets of 4. How much better? I finished last set, took off my knee sleeves, took my supplements and went for a 30 mins walk with my dogs. No biggie. 3 workouts left and then test. I have high hopes but trying not to be too optimistic. I did easy reps at the end of phase 1. I hope I will be able to reach 15 reps.
I’m on this same journey now (Phase 1 with the 24s, hoping to make 5RM a 10RM) so it’s good to hear another good review.Finished Phase 1. Went from 4-5 RM with 24's to 10.
Been trap bar deadlifting (2x per week) and regular deadlifting (1x per week) using the Barbell Bolt On that came with Neupert's Kettlebell Hard for each day as well. Kind of in the middle of a phase for them so not in a position to comment on whether they have improved, but they feel stronger so I expect that what was a 5rm will turn into an 8 or 10 quite easily.
Consider this a nice win so I have started Phase 2 which is going up pretty easy ATM. I've already bought myself a 28 to get stronger with once I finish Phase 2 with 24's.
Hi Archer, I have several pairs of bells so it's easy for me to add warm up sets...usually I have done like 3 triples with 2 bell sizes beneath the target weight, followed up with three doubles with bells 1 step below the target weight and maybe a single or two with the target weight.....then hit up the rep max.This Friday will be work out 24 for me on phase 1. It’s a max day.
What do you guys do on a max day? Warm up as usual and then just do one max set or several sets then max on the last one?
I’m just wondering how to approach it.
TIA
Was the C+P and DL all that you trained?
Hi Archer;This Friday will be work out 24 for me on phase 1. It’s a max day.
What do you guys do on a max day? Warm up as usual and then just do one max set or several sets then max on the last one?
I’m just wondering how to approach it.
TIA
Hi @solarbear - how are you? That's great progress on C&P. I'm interested in impact of added volume (Deads) - has your Deadlift gone up as well? How was your recovery? Any grip problems? I assume DL followed C&P structure (same sets and reps), yes?Pretty much. Just was really consistent.
Thank you for your reply. That’s about what I had it mind. I have pairs in most sizes up to 32kg.Hi Archer, I have several pairs of bells so it's easy for me to add warm up sets...usually I have done like 3 triples with 2 bell sizes beneath the target weight, followed up with three doubles with bells 1 step below the target weight and maybe a single or two with the target weight.....then hit up the rep max.
There are many ways of warming up and everyone has their own thing. I shared what works for me, but we are all different.