Hello everybody,
First off I would like to thank all the people who took their time and effort to put such amazing content in this community.
Before I will ask my question, I would like to introduce myself.
I am Axel and I live in Belgium.
- Some personal demographics: age 26, height 183 cm, weighing around 80 kg. No history of injuries.
- Sport history: From in my early teenage years I started with strength training (mostly bodyweight) to enter the army. After enlisting I was introduced to kettlebell and barbell training, which I have been doing ever since, primary to complement my competitive kickboxing.
During this time I found myself getting more interested into the kettlebell, because the way it made me feel and the decent results I was achieving through it.
To expand my knowledge I followed a personal trainer course to get a wider perspective and more information about these topics. This allowed me to give group classes at work and also as a second occupation.
Last year I have set a new goal to achieve. Becoming an SFG l Kettlebell Instructor.
Why? Because I want to become a stronger athlete. The StrongFirst organization aligns with my values, my mindset and my approach to training.
And as a coach I owe it to the people whom I teach, the kettlebell is a great way to help them reaching their goals.
This objective consumes most of my energy and focus these past months and even more during these quarantine times.
To prepare myself my plan consist of a mix between S&S and the ‘Brett Jones Prep Guide’ as linked here (https://www.strongfirst.com/strongfirst-sfg-kettlebell-certification-prep-guide/) .
Example week program
*Remark: Always at least 6-8 hours between sessions
Currently I am doing most of my work with the 24kg kettlebell (ordered a 28kg & 32kg but the shipping is delayed at this moment).
Snatch still mostly with 20kg to get more confident in my technique and also to build up more volume.
I implement some light MAF run or bike sessions while listening to the StrongFirst or JRE Podcast. I noticed this helps me recover faster while gaining useful information. Every four to six weeks I plan a 50% volume week where I take the time to recover and put more emphasis on drills and mobility to improve technique.
I have the feeling that I am making progress, but still far from perfect. Currently it is difficult to get physically in touch with a certified instructor to help me prepare. That is why I would like to ask for a form check on my technique, and would really appreciate all your tips and feedback.
Turkish Get Up
Snatch
Two Arm Swing
One Arm Swing
My self coaching analysis on this is:
TGU: Difficulties to keep my balance during the sweep to lunge position and also with keeping the heel of the front foot on the floor.
SNATCH: Finding my rhytm between lowering the kettlebell in one loose, uninterrupted motion close to the body and finding my hinge timing.
SWING: It looks like I'm starting my hinge too early. If I understand correctly, the hinging is supposed to come when the arms are almost touching the hips.
Keeping my arms to tense during these motions. I try to cue myself with tight armpits to keep the shoulder packed.
Any advice or experience you had on your journey is also more than welcome.
Thanks in advance
Axel
First off I would like to thank all the people who took their time and effort to put such amazing content in this community.
Before I will ask my question, I would like to introduce myself.
I am Axel and I live in Belgium.
- Some personal demographics: age 26, height 183 cm, weighing around 80 kg. No history of injuries.
- Sport history: From in my early teenage years I started with strength training (mostly bodyweight) to enter the army. After enlisting I was introduced to kettlebell and barbell training, which I have been doing ever since, primary to complement my competitive kickboxing.
During this time I found myself getting more interested into the kettlebell, because the way it made me feel and the decent results I was achieving through it.
To expand my knowledge I followed a personal trainer course to get a wider perspective and more information about these topics. This allowed me to give group classes at work and also as a second occupation.
Last year I have set a new goal to achieve. Becoming an SFG l Kettlebell Instructor.
Why? Because I want to become a stronger athlete. The StrongFirst organization aligns with my values, my mindset and my approach to training.
And as a coach I owe it to the people whom I teach, the kettlebell is a great way to help them reaching their goals.
This objective consumes most of my energy and focus these past months and even more during these quarantine times.
To prepare myself my plan consist of a mix between S&S and the ‘Brett Jones Prep Guide’ as linked here (https://www.strongfirst.com/strongfirst-sfg-kettlebell-certification-prep-guide/) .
Example week program
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
AM | MAF Run | Snatch Prep 1 | Snatch Prep 2 | MAF Bike | MAF Run | Walking | SFG Prep 3 |
PM | S&S | Kickboxing drills | Kickboxing drills | S&S | SFG Prep 1 | SFG Prep 2 | Recovery |
Currently I am doing most of my work with the 24kg kettlebell (ordered a 28kg & 32kg but the shipping is delayed at this moment).
Snatch still mostly with 20kg to get more confident in my technique and also to build up more volume.
I implement some light MAF run or bike sessions while listening to the StrongFirst or JRE Podcast. I noticed this helps me recover faster while gaining useful information. Every four to six weeks I plan a 50% volume week where I take the time to recover and put more emphasis on drills and mobility to improve technique.
I have the feeling that I am making progress, but still far from perfect. Currently it is difficult to get physically in touch with a certified instructor to help me prepare. That is why I would like to ask for a form check on my technique, and would really appreciate all your tips and feedback.
Turkish Get Up
Snatch
Two Arm Swing
One Arm Swing
My self coaching analysis on this is:
TGU: Difficulties to keep my balance during the sweep to lunge position and also with keeping the heel of the front foot on the floor.
SNATCH: Finding my rhytm between lowering the kettlebell in one loose, uninterrupted motion close to the body and finding my hinge timing.
SWING: It looks like I'm starting my hinge too early. If I understand correctly, the hinging is supposed to come when the arms are almost touching the hips.
Keeping my arms to tense during these motions. I try to cue myself with tight armpits to keep the shoulder packed.
Any advice or experience you had on your journey is also more than welcome.
Thanks in advance
Axel