Kettlebell S&S questions

[Jorg79]

I wonder if you guys can help me in understanding a couple of aspects of S&S.

1-) During practice for the timeless simple, I came to think that the haloes represented more than just a mobility drill. I thought that their role in the training session were more similar to the role played by goblet squats than to the one played by the hip bridges. Now, once timeless is achieved, Pavel mentions that the squats should be kept, but one can ditch the haloes (been reading the revised version), which is suggestive that they have different importance. What have you guys done at this stage? I mean, my shoulders are mobile, but circling a 32kg kb around my head is very challenging to me. Maybe such challenge is not the point of doing the haloes...

2-) Have you guys kept the biceps curl when doing the squats as you progressed above 32kg?

3-) In Q&D, Pavel compares the effects of running the program in the morning (i.e. after the sleep fast) and in the afternoon. Since the S&S has a strength component (TGU), I wonder if it's as suitable to practice it on an empty stomach as the Q&D.

Thanks

 

[Gravytrain]

I thought I read somewhere Pavel saying no need to go over 35 pounds with the halos. Fwiw. Its certainly not a strength building exercise I would think.

 

[Slatersan]

32kg halos seem like they would do the opposite of their intent.

I have shoulder issues. I have had injuries in both several times. I do combat sports. I do halos before every workout no matter what. They are a low impact way for me to warm up and loosen up my shoulders. I use around 25-30 lb kettlebells for them.