scipio
Level 2 Valued Member
Hello all.
Some background to start.
M/42/5'9"/190lbs.
I've been weight training on a regular, but casual basis for 15-20 years. Regular in that I consistently trained, casual in that I didn't pursue any specific goals, other than the enjoyment of the routine and general fitness.
I've been working with kettlebells for most of this year. I discovered 'kettlebell culture' while browsing reddit and opted for hardstyle. I bought Pavel's S&S book and started working through the routines. I've enjoyed this immensely and have made some great progress.
At first, it was a struggle for me to do swings with a 16kg and TGUs were impossible. I built up to two-handed swings with 24kg and TGUs with 16kg. With more work, I can now perform one-handed swings at 32kg for a total of 100 reps and TGU with 24kg.
Although I've made definite progress in terms of handling heavier weights, I think that I can do more to perfect my form. I was so pleased when Pavel M and Justyna released the S&S course so that I could see the movements in action and broken down into their constituent parts.
My goal for now is to work through the online course and focus on form. I want to perfect my technique and perform each movement as though it was second nature.
I'm training most days but also taking the time to film myself and review my technique. It is my hope that I'll be able to view some of these videos in due course and see a noticeable improvement.
It's great to be here. My thanks to Pavel and Justyna for their work in producing the course.
Some background to start.
M/42/5'9"/190lbs.
I've been weight training on a regular, but casual basis for 15-20 years. Regular in that I consistently trained, casual in that I didn't pursue any specific goals, other than the enjoyment of the routine and general fitness.
I've been working with kettlebells for most of this year. I discovered 'kettlebell culture' while browsing reddit and opted for hardstyle. I bought Pavel's S&S book and started working through the routines. I've enjoyed this immensely and have made some great progress.
At first, it was a struggle for me to do swings with a 16kg and TGUs were impossible. I built up to two-handed swings with 24kg and TGUs with 16kg. With more work, I can now perform one-handed swings at 32kg for a total of 100 reps and TGU with 24kg.
Although I've made definite progress in terms of handling heavier weights, I think that I can do more to perfect my form. I was so pleased when Pavel M and Justyna released the S&S course so that I could see the movements in action and broken down into their constituent parts.
My goal for now is to work through the online course and focus on form. I want to perfect my technique and perform each movement as though it was second nature.
I'm training most days but also taking the time to film myself and review my technique. It is my hope that I'll be able to view some of these videos in due course and see a noticeable improvement.
It's great to be here. My thanks to Pavel and Justyna for their work in producing the course.