Tag Archives: Kettlebell Swings

Back Squats then a KB Complex

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7 rounds to work up to a heavy 1RM

  • 5-5-3-3-2-1-1 x Back Squat

Then every 90 seconds for 15 minutes, using a single Kettlebell, do all movements with one arm then switch to the other arm

  • 6 x Single Kettlebell Swing @ 20kg
  • 3 x Single KB Snatch
  • 2 x Single KB Overhead Reverse Lunge (R+L=1rep)

Results: Back Squats 135-165-185-205-225-235-245lbs/110kg (old 1 RM wass 118kg but this is good enough for now). Metcon took about 1 minute per round so have 30 seconds rest.

RMU, HSPU and KBS

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Quick workout before today’s hike… CF Mainsite WOD from Oct 15.

10 rounds for time

  • 2 x Ring Muscle Ups
  • 4 x Hanstand Pushups
  • 8 x Kettlbell Swings @ 32kg

Then accumulate

  • 30 x Straight Arm Pullups

Then 3 rounds of

  • Max reps Single KB Bent Rows @ 32kg per side
  • Rest 1 minute between sides

Results: Metcon 17:43. Rows 10/10-10/10-8/10.

Sumo Deadlifts and Handstand Holds then KB Deadlifts, Swings and Thrusters

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3 rounds of

  • 8 x Sumo Deadlift @ 155lbs/70kg
  • 30-45 Second Handstand Hold

Then 10 rounds for time

  • 15 x Dual Kettlebell Deadlift @ 14kg per Hand
  • 10 x Dual Kettlebell Swings @ 14kg per Hand
  • 5 x Dual Kettlebell Thruster @ 14kg per Hand

Results: Took some time warming up for the deadlifts since I don’t do them so often. 45 second handstand hold felt like a long time, only could manage 30 seconds at the end. Metcon 19:52.

Power Snatches then KBS, HSPU and Goblet Rev Lunges

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3 rounds, increase weight per round

  • 3 x Three Position Power Snatch

Then 3 rounds

  • 3 x Power Snatch (from floor) @ last weight from above

5 rounds for time

  • 12 x Kettlebell Swings @ 24kg
  • 8 x Alternating Goblet Reverse Lunges (total, 4 per leg) @ 24kg
  • 4 x Handstand Pushups

Results: Snatch 65-80-95-95-95-95lbs. Metcon 10:21.