Kettlebell Results from ROTKB

[Kyle Kowalczuk]

I’m 6 weeks in to ROTKB. I was feeling particularly good and decided to test my max dkb press before the heavy day workout. I was surprised to press the 44+40 at a bodyweight of 76kg. I know the program goal is to press bw but was wondering how far this could go or if anyone has taken it well beyond a bodyweight press.

 

[3letterslong]

That's impressive! Nice work!

...but I have no answers for you.

 

[Dayz]

Whoa! Is that in kilos? 84kg at bodyweight of 76? Wow!

 

[Kyle Kowalczuk]

Whoa! Is that in kilos? 84kg at bodyweight of 76? Wow!

Yes so it’s 185 pounds in kettlebells at 168 pounds bw. Thank you. I have a video but can’t figure out how to add it. Lol

 

[Dayz]

Insane strength! Well done!

 

[Tom Flint]

That’s unreal! Such an amazing result.

How much of an improvement is that for you? How are you liking the program overall? Out of interest, do you do the double snatches to commence your presses?

 

[Kyle Kowalczuk]

Insane strength! Well done!

Thank you

 

[Kyle Kowalczuk]

That’s unreal! Such an amazing result.

How much of an improvement is that for you? How are you liking the program overall? Out of interest, do you do the double snatches to commence your presses?

Thank you! It’s about an 8kg improvement. I like the program a lot as the double kb clean and press/jerk is one of my favorite movements.

Yes I start each rung with a double snatch then press

 

[Steve Freides]

I have a video but can’t figure out how to add it. Lol

Post the video to YouTube or other public place, then post a link to it here.

-S-

 

[Tom Flint]

Thank you! It’s about an 8kg improvement. I like the program a lot as the double kb clean and press/jerk is one of my favorite movements.

Yes I start each rung with a double snatch then press

Eight kilos in six weeks!! Even more impressive given it wasn’t your sole exercise, though you’re obviously doing the program as written.

I’m always intrigued by people’s experiences of ROTK because it seems to beat some trainees up, while others (like you) really thrive on it. Recovery needs obviously diverge a lot!

 

[Kyle Kowalczuk]

Eight kilos in six weeks!! Even more impressive given it wasn’t your sole exercise, though you’re obviously doing the program as written.

I’m always intrigued by people’s experiences of ROTK because it seems to beat some trainees up, while others (like you) really thrive on it. Recovery needs obviously diverge a lot!

I’ve done well on high volume pressing plans before. I usually get good strength and hypertrophy gains from it, which has happened this time, until my shoulder get cranky after a few weeks.

 

[Kyle Kowalczuk]

Post the video to YouTube or other public place, then post a link to it here.

-S-

Don’t know if that worked

 

[LarryB]

Don’t know if that worked

The honesty of children! Awesome vid, big grats! Did you run the program with 32’s

 

[Kyle Kowalczuk]

The honesty of children! Awesome vid, big grats! Did you run the program with 32’s

My son lol...always supportive. My heavy days I am using a 28+32 for both the press and clean and jerk sessions. Thank you

 

[John Grahill]

My son lol...always supportive. My heavy days I am using a 28+32 for both the press and clean and jerk sessions. Thank you

That's funny dude! Nice job on the press too! You'll be at 2 44s before you know it!

 

[MarkSch]

That is an admirably strict press.

 

[Kyle Kowalczuk]

That is an admirably strict press.

Thank you

 

[John K]

Don’t know if that worked

Great job dude on that press dude! Two questions, if you'll humor me - do you use offset doubles for a reason, and what are you doing with those 28/32s on your heavy days?

Love the kiddo. Last night I took 3-4" off my beard (leaving about an inch left) and my 7 y/o says "Ugh! You look awful. You should shave the rest of it off."

 

[Tom Flint]

Don’t know if that worked

Amazing!!

And as a father of 6yo and 4yo boys, I had to laugh aloud at that comment. The timing of it! Just when you could use a boost in confidence, they plant doubts haha.

 

[ntapsak]

Your son's comment was my favorite! Awesome achievement.