Old Forum Using Barbells with Kettlebells

[1toughjew]

I'm about to start a strength and conditioning regimen involving the barbell for the overhead press (coupled with pull ups) for strength purposes and the kettlebell for balistics/conditioning immediately following the grinds.  The grinds will be done in ladder format with the conditioning movements done in time frames - pretty much the "Rite of Passage" program found in ETK with the barbell being used instead of the kettlebell.  Any thoughts?

 

 

[AndyMcL]

What's your rationale for using the barbell press instead of doing a straight RoP? What are your goals?

Can't go wrong with ETK.

 

[1toughjew]

Barbells allow for added weight as I progress.  The kettlebells I have are, I believe, not challenging enough for a straight military press - I won't progress too far with them.

 

 

[Jason Ginsberg]

You can do ladders with a 48kg kettlebell already?

 

[1toughjew]

$$$

 

[Stefan]

Hello Brandon Marone,

If it were me, I would probably try to keep the volume lower with the OHP.

Good luck.

 

[Rickard]

5/3/1 with swings added in is what I would do.