staying sain

Always striving for better reps

I have not posted in a while, I have a new job and do not have a lot of time between working and lifting to post much and not to many people follow this blog.
Recently I went to California and trained at the ice chamber which was amazing and with Valery Fedorenko and Ivan Denisov. The weekend was packed with amazing lifting and a lot of information. Ivan did 730 snatches with the 24kg in around 35 min and over 100 jerks in 5 min with the 32kgs
I hit my numbers for CMS in biathlon which was a big deal for me and I also hit my numbers for Rank 1 in longcycle.
Todays training
2x32 6,5,5,5
2x32 5,5,5,5
2x24 10,10,10
the 32kgs are starting to feel better I think 5rpms is my starting point for now I have a lot of work cut out for me .

Getting back in the Grind

So I've been back at training for about 2 weeks and its been tough. I have been jumping around a lot with GS, swings, get ups and bodyweight training so I am feeling a bit beat up.
The last couple days have been all biathalon, I was a little sore from snow boarding over the weekend and Monday's set I struggled because of it

Moday Jan 3,11
Jerks 2x28 @6rpms 6,6,6,6,6,6,6 was shooting for 8 min but my form was getting sloppy so cut the set short. Felt pretty good for the first time using the 28s in a while
Snatches 28 8 min@ 12rpms Lx12,12,12,12 Rx12,12,12,12 this was tough but I was able to pull it off
Swings 32x50/50 50/50 theses were killer.

Later on I did some 1 arm wall push ups 2x25 each arm
plus some hanging leg raises 2x15

Tuesday Jan 4,11
Jerks 2x24 5min @8rpms these were good and my drops from the over head position were landing nice, I did get a little tired near the end but over all good set.
OAJ 32x12/12
Snatches 24 ^min@16rpms Lx16,16,16 Rx 16,16,16 hands were a little sore from Monday.
Swings 32x50/50
Then finished off with stretching and foam rolling over all I feel good right now and not drained like I have been feeling.

Hitting the 10 minute sets today

I have always been one to shy away from the 10 minute sets. I don't no what it is about them but my mind goes crazy and I usually only hit the 8 minute mark. All my 10 minute sets are usually training with the Lockout crew, I am going to change that because I think it will make a big difference on the platform.

Jerks 2x24kg 10min@ 7,7,7,7,7,7,7,7,8,8 this was tough but I am getting back into the grove mentally I feel good.
Snatches 24kg 10min Lx14,14,14,14,14 Rx14,14,14,14,14 on both hands the last minute was tough but no tears.
Swings 32kgx 50/50

That was my main workout, I am practicing some body weight work also
1 arm wall push ups 2x10 each arm
Hanging from leg raises 2x10

Still feel pretty good after all this plus the shoveling I did today. MA got hit by a blizzard, we got lucky here in E.B. We got about a foot of snow its heavy and wet not fun to shovel. There were a lot of other places that got hit a lot worse so I have no complaints here.
Can't wait for tomorrows training going to push for 8rpms in the Jerk and 16 rpms in the Snatch.

Getting back into the swing of things.

It has been to long since i have posted, mostly due to laziness and putting it off.
I am starting to get back into the competition sets
Mon-
Jerks 2x16kg 10min @8rpms this was a solid set and felt good
OAJ 32kgx8/8
Snatches 16kg 10min @ 16rpms also this set felt great
swings 32kg 30/30

Tues-
Jerks 2x24kg 5min @6rpms lockouts felt solid and overall everything feels strong
OAJ 32kgx8/8
Snatches 24kg 6min@14rpms Lx14,14,14 Rx14,14,14 great set
Swings 32kg40/40

I also did some Getups with the 16kg,24kg,and 32kg just to practice them.

People don't like to challenge themselves

I have been trying to introduce kettlebells to a local gym and it's off to a slow start. I walk around the gym and ask people to trying a session for free no obligations just to try something different. I have had maybe 15 people try it and most enjoy it but won't sign up for sessions. I am cheap compared to the trainers at the gym they get $65 a session, I charge $25 and offer free intro sessions to show them whats kettlebells are all about. I have one serious client and he's lost around 8lbs in a month working with me, which is far better than he was before on the treadmill. I have come to the conclusion which many people probably already have that people are scared to really push themselves and try new things. I should say most people, They like to go into the gym and do the same thing they always do because it makes them feel good about themselves.
I don't want to shit on anyone and good for them they are trying but they almost treat it like a job, Go into the gym do my flies and curls and grunts and talk to a few people and hit the showers. Most have been using the same weights, sets, reps for years and there ok with that. I don't understand I like to set goals and reach them.
I use to be one of those people, well kinda I always tried to put more weight on the bar, but I never really had a goal. I just wanted to look good for the girls, and that's fine to but, I don't want to treat the gym like it's my job and feel better just by going in and doing the same old same old.
So whenever I ask someone to try out kettlebells I get O, I have bad shoulders or a bad back, yet I see them hitting the shoulder machine or doing some type of bent over row that is probably a lot more dangerous for them than swings and get ups. And believe me I preach how If done correctly they can help strengthen and fix problems that most people have but they won't even give me the time of day.
So my conclusion is for now that people get comfortable in there gym routine, Doing the same thing over and over looking the same feeling the same just to say, "I hit the gym everyday" and hey if that's all they want out of it them good luck to them and I'll see them in 5 years looking exactly the same and doing the same routine they been doing since the 90's. But for me I have goals and push myself everyday to become better at what I am trying to achieve and I am not afraid to try new things because if I was afraid to try new things, I never would have found kettlebells and real training that works, and would still be doing my routine just like everyone else.

Hope you liked it and I did not mean to offend anyone just my opinion.

thanks
Scott

Competition weekend

This Saturday is my second GS competition. Its at Red barn fitness in South Glastonbury CT, I am competing with the 24kgs.
Training this week has been tough but short.
MONDAY
Jerks-2x24kg 6min@7/7/7/7/7/8 = 43 reps i was tired and it sucked
Snatches-24kg 6min@15rpmLx15/15/15 Rx15/15/15 tough on left hook grip

TUESDAY
Jerks-2x24kg 7min@7/7/7/8/8/8/8 = 53 reps this was better than monday
Snatches-24kg 8min@14rpm Lx14/14/14/14 Rx14/14/14/14 my left hand needs work I lose the hook grip to quickly.

-Scott