Sunil Nair
Level 3 Valued Member
Hey, folks!
I've been struggling to combine barbell and kettlebell training primarily due to schedule and logistical issues. Let me talk about the latter first — my gym doesn't have a bell heavier than a 20 kg. And I usually swing with a 36kg (two-handed) and 28 kg (one-hand). I'm using two bells (for 28kgs) to do TGUs but I don't think I can upgrade anymore. The handles just get thicker!
I ideally would love to do barbell and kettlebell training in the mornings as splitting them out to different time slots hasn't worked out well for me in the past (I stopped like 4 weeks back). I also do BJJ on a couple of days (including Sunday mornings) so recovery's another thing I need to keep in mind.
Here's what you should know: I do have a kettlebell set that's just right for me! But I really don't want to drag it to the gym and keep it there for the public to use. Not because I don't want them to get stronger but the gym owner doesn't want to upgrade the bells despite numerous requests.
Finding another gym isn't an option as they all mostly suck and have pendants for kettlebells (I literally mean 2, 4 and 6 kilos... that's it)!
What do you think can work best for me? Do you think it's still wise to combine morning and evening training splits? Would that not impede recovery? Curious.
Thanks in advance for all your generous suggestions.
Sunil
I've been struggling to combine barbell and kettlebell training primarily due to schedule and logistical issues. Let me talk about the latter first — my gym doesn't have a bell heavier than a 20 kg. And I usually swing with a 36kg (two-handed) and 28 kg (one-hand). I'm using two bells (for 28kgs) to do TGUs but I don't think I can upgrade anymore. The handles just get thicker!
I ideally would love to do barbell and kettlebell training in the mornings as splitting them out to different time slots hasn't worked out well for me in the past (I stopped like 4 weeks back). I also do BJJ on a couple of days (including Sunday mornings) so recovery's another thing I need to keep in mind.
Here's what you should know: I do have a kettlebell set that's just right for me! But I really don't want to drag it to the gym and keep it there for the public to use. Not because I don't want them to get stronger but the gym owner doesn't want to upgrade the bells despite numerous requests.
Finding another gym isn't an option as they all mostly suck and have pendants for kettlebells (I literally mean 2, 4 and 6 kilos... that's it)!
What do you think can work best for me? Do you think it's still wise to combine morning and evening training splits? Would that not impede recovery? Curious.
Thanks in advance for all your generous suggestions.
Sunil