Drills to improve the KB Military Press
A. Tall Kneeling Press, 3 sets of 5 reps each arm
- Begin by kneeling (both knees on ground) with tight torso and perfect posture, tight glutes and abs.
B. KB Waiter's Press, 2 sets of 5 reps
- The waiter’s press is performed same as a normal press, but with the body of the bell on the hands, instead of held by the handle. Having the wrist flexed and the full weight of the bell in the hand allows you to feel your lat much better than straight pressing.
C. Bottoms up press, 3 sets of 5 @ moderate weight
D. 1 1/2 Press, 5 sets of 3-5 reps
- Each rep goes like this - KB starts in the rack, press to top of head, lower back to rack, press all the way overhead.
E. 3 Rounds for time of...
- 800M Run
- 10 Double KB Swing (Russian)
- 10 Double Clean
- 10 Double Strict Press
- Rx Weights = 2 x 35# (M), 2 x 25# (F)
Welcome to the Vagbond Kettlebell Blog
The kettlebell is one of the most effective conditioning tools out there for training all-around fitness. It is literally like having a "gym in your hand".
Kettlebells enable dynamic loading of muscle groups, help generate power from the hips - which is essential for athletic performance- and help build strength and stability in the back and shoulders.
Here we will be posting schedules and workouts for the Vagabond KB specialty class along with other helpful, KB-related info.
Kettlebells enable dynamic loading of muscle groups, help generate power from the hips - which is essential for athletic performance- and help build strength and stability in the back and shoulders.
Here we will be posting schedules and workouts for the Vagabond KB specialty class along with other helpful, KB-related info.
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Kettlebell Challenge Workout: Sunday July 13, 2014
A. Skill Work: Bottoms-up Kettlebell Snatch
- Go extremely light. Make sure to squeeze the handle of the KB at the top of each rep. Watch the video in the link above for more tips
B. Ascending Ladders of KB Snatch / Turkish Get-Up
Snatches: 5 Sets of 2-10 Reps(each hand)
TGU : 5 sets of 1-5 reps (each Hand)
First set looks like this...
2 Snatches each hand then 1 TGU each hand
Second set....
4 snatches each hand, then 2 TGU each hand
......
5th set....
10 snatches, 5 TGU
-Once you complete all 5 sets of the above ladder, repeat it 2 more times!
- This is NOT for time. Rest as much as needed between reps and sets!!
- Go extremely light. Make sure to squeeze the handle of the KB at the top of each rep. Watch the video in the link above for more tips
B. Ascending Ladders of KB Snatch / Turkish Get-Up
Snatches: 5 Sets of 2-10 Reps(each hand)
TGU : 5 sets of 1-5 reps (each Hand)
First set looks like this...
2 Snatches each hand then 1 TGU each hand
Second set....
4 snatches each hand, then 2 TGU each hand
......
5th set....
10 snatches, 5 TGU
-Once you complete all 5 sets of the above ladder, repeat it 2 more times!
- This is NOT for time. Rest as much as needed between reps and sets!!
Friday, July 4, 2014
Kettlebell Challenge Workout - July 4th Weekend
"Independence Day" / "1776"
Complete the following for time:
17 Double Kettlebell Swing
76 Double Unders
17 Double Kettlebell Cleans
76 Wall Ball shots
17 Double Kettlebell Front Squats
76 Step Down Box Jumps
17 Single KB Snatch (17 each arm)
76 Burpees (or modify to 76 Calorie Row)
Rx Weights= 53# M / 35# F
Scaled = 45# or 35# M / 25# or 18# F
Friday, June 27, 2014
Kettlebell Challenge Workout - Sunday June 29, 2014
A. Skill Work: Bottoms up Kettlebell Press (bottoms up press)
- Work sets at very light weight
B. 3 Ascending Ladders of KB Military Press / Russian Swings
Military Press: Sets of 1-5
Russian Swings: Sets of 10-50
Rest as needed between sets
First set looks like this....
1 Press (each arm)
10 Russian Swings
Second Set
2 Press (each arm)
20 Russian Swings
.......
5th set
5 Press (each arm)
50 Russian Swings
Repeat this ascending ladder 2 more times!
- Work sets at very light weight
B. 3 Ascending Ladders of KB Military Press / Russian Swings
Military Press: Sets of 1-5
Russian Swings: Sets of 10-50
Rest as needed between sets
First set looks like this....
1 Press (each arm)
10 Russian Swings
Second Set
2 Press (each arm)
20 Russian Swings
.......
5th set
5 Press (each arm)
50 Russian Swings
Repeat this ascending ladder 2 more times!
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Kettlebell Challenge Workout - Sunday June 22, 2014
Lungin' Master
Teams of 2 complete
4 rounds of
Lunge 20m (while holding 2 KB's in farmers walk position )
Double kb clean& press x10
Lunge 20m (while holding in Farmer's walk position)
Switch partners
Lunge 20m (while holding KB's in front rack position)
Double kb front squat x10
Lunge 20m (while holding KB's in front rack position)
Switch partners
Lunge 20m (while holding KB's in overhead position)
Double kb swings x10
Lunge 20m (while holding KB's in overhead position)
Switch partners
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Kettlbell Workout of the week Sunday June 15, 2014
15:00 Up Ladder of
- Heavy Swing (Overhead)
- Heavy Goblet Squat
- High Box Jump
- 10M Shuttle Sprint
- Heavy Swing (Overhead)
- Heavy Goblet Squat
- High Box Jump
- 10M Shuttle Sprint
First round consists of 1 Overhead Swing, 1 Goblet Squat, 1 Box Jump and 1 10M Shuttle Sprint (down and back)
Second round = 2,2,2,2 and so on.....complete as many round and reps as possible in 15:00
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