9/26/12, 9/28/12

9/26/12 - UPPER BODY

Kettlebell clean & press (16kg) - 4 ladders, up to 5 reps supersetted with pullups
Turkish get ups (16kg kettlebell) - 3 per side
Kettlebell armbars (16kg) - 3 per side

9/28/12 - DEADLIFT

WORK SETS:
285x3
325x3
365x5

ACCESSORY WORK:
Didn't really keep track of this like I should have, but it was mostly shrugs and one-hand kettlebell swings.

9/24/12

SQUAT

WORK SETS:
230x3
260x3
295x3

ACCESSORY WORK:
Goblet squats (28kg kettlebell) - 4x5

Worked on more guard passing in class, mostly passing butterfly guard.

Another Testimonial To Kettlebell Training In Athens, GA

One of my clients finished her last session of kettlebell training with me at Athens Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts on Friday. I just wanted to share the thank you card that she brought in for me.



And of course, I got a short video of her talking about her kettlebell experience. She even went out and bought a couple of her own.



If you're in Athens, GA (or the Northeast Georgia area) and you're interested in kettlebell training, stop by Athens Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts at 240A Collins Industrial Blvd and ask for me, Steve, or give us a call at 706-850-8444 to set up an appointment.

9/21/12

DEADLIFT

WORK SETS:
265x5
305x5
345x10

ACCESSORY WORK:
Shrugs - 5x10 (140)
Kettlebell swings (20kg) - 5x20

Did a few kickboxing rounds and a few grappling rounds at open mat.

9/19/12

UPPER BODY

Kettlebell clean & press (16kg) - 3 ladders, up to 5 reps

Turkish getups (16kg) - 3 per arm
Kettlebell armbars (16kg) - 3 per side
Pullups - 5x5

Worked on more guard passing.

9/17/12 (New Cycle)

My new numbers are 330 for squat and 410 for deadlift. Still paying around with clean & press/military presses with the kettlebells for upper body.

SQUAT

WORK SETS:
210x5
245x5
280x8

ACCESSORY WORK:
Goblet squat (28kg kettlebell) - 3x5
GHR - 3x8

Deload Week

MONDAY - SQUAT
125x5
160x5
190x5

ACCESSORY WORK
Goblet squat (24kg kettlebell) - 3x5
GHR - 3x8

WEDNESDAY - UPPER BODY
Kettlebell military press - 3 ladders, up to 5 reps (16kg)
Pullups - 5x5
Turkish get ups (16kg kettlebell) - 3 per side
Kettlebell armbars (16kg) - 3 per arm

FRIDAY - DEADLIFT
160x5
200x5
240x5

ACCESSORY WORK
Box jumps (24") - 5x5
Kettlebell swings - 3x20

9/7/12

DEADLIFT

WORK SETS:
300x5
340x3
380x3

ACCESSORY WORK:
Shrugs (190lb) - 4x8
Kettlebell swings (32kg) - 5x20
GHR - 4x6

Grappled for about an hour at open mat.

9/5/12

UPPER BODY:

Kettlebell clean and press ladder - 3 ladders, up to 5 reps (16kg) supersetted w/ pullups
Turkish getups (16kg) - 3 per side
Kettlebell armbars (16kg) - 3 per side

Jiu-jitsu focused on passing from half-guard.

Don't forget to check out my new Squidoo Lens about kettlebell training in Athens, GA.

Stop Making Excuses

9/4/12

SQUAT

WORK SETS:
240x5
270x3
300x5

Didn't have any time for accessory work today, but class was 5-5 minute rounds of punch-shot work with small gloves, followed by 5-5 minute rounds of kickboxing w/ clinch.

My New Squidoo Lens About Kettlebell Training In Athens,GA

In case you missed it, I created a Squidoo lens about Kettlebell Training For Beginners a while back. Now, if you're interested in getting started in kettlebell training, and you're in the Athens/Northeast GA area, I've got a new lens that you'll want to check out. Take a look, and then come on by Athens Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts and check out what kettlebell training is all about.

Kettlebell Training In Athens, GA

8/31/12

DEADLIFT

WORK SETS:
280x3
320x3
360x5

ACCESSORY WORK:
2-handed kettlebell swing (32kg) - 5x15

Grappled for about an hour.