So, I generally don’t do really “serious” stuff with kettlebells. I’m not trained. My form is…what it is. I tend to just play with them. For that, they prove to be great fun.
I did carousel turns, squats to press from the clean “rack” position, Push presses with staggered feet (for maximum velocity) and snatch to long holds while carrying the ‘bell around the gym.
It was a good play time.
Cheers!
Had fun with the kettlebell this evening. Cleans, snatches, bottoms-up work, a little juggling (until I almost smooshed my toe). Good stuff.
That is all.
Bent some 60D nails this weekend, just wrapping a hand towel around ‘em and going to it in the course of things. I still “got it”.
Hoisted and shouldered the Blue Meanie (150# sandbag) without any drama or injury.
That is all.
Here’s a recent video of me shooting “stuff” in the back yard. Enjoy.
By Patrick M. Tracy
As summer approaches, a familiar refrain rings through the halls of offices, school rooms, and workplaces everywhere. “I need to lose some weight,” says Bill. “I’ve got to cut down on the candy,” says Alice. Maureen looks in the mirror and chides herself about getting back into the gym. These are the things that our resolutions at New Year’s, on a momentous birthday, or just when we can’t fit into our “chubby pants” anymore are made of.
Today, I did long holds and carousel turns with k-bells.
First I did long holds from bottoms-up clean “rack” position. I managed a minute on each hand.
I then did the same for the top position on bottoms-up snatch. I have to look at the k-bell, so no clocking (but shorter than above, though). I was happy that I at least matched, if not exceeded my right hand time with the left today.
From there, a little ballistic work, with doing carousel turns counterclockwise, then clockwise. Again, didn’t time it, but I kept on for a good little stretch going each way.
All this stuff is with my 53 pound k-bell.
Nice little workout. I’m feeling it.
