11/28/2010 Kettlebell Training

Workout #2 11/28

4 Min Push Press @ 12kg (6-8rpm)
8rpm. Fairly easy set overall.

6 Min Snatch @ 8kg (14rpm)
Worked on trying not to muscle the drop. I have had the same issue with the drop on jerks, but had not realized that I was doing it on snatches as well. The flow felt better and I think that this change will lessen the impact on my elbow as long as I can control the sudden stop at the bottom.

8 Min Cleans @ 12kg (8rpm)
Worked on keeping my elbow close to my body and not muscling the drop. The set was not hard, but I am still adjusting to standing there with a weight in my hand for 8 minutes. My lower back becomes tired, but it'll adjust.

1 X 40L/40R Swings @ 12kg
Good set. I'm sure that my form is off here. I was never that great at swings, but they're passable.

11/27/2010 Kettlebell Training

2 x 6 min Snatch @ 12rpm (8kg)
1 x 6 min Clean @ 10rpm (12kg)
3 x 30/30 Swings (12kg)

The weights felt better today than Thursday. Still rusty, but I'm making progress. I remember that before my surgery cleans bothered my knee. The fact that my knee held up for the cleans makes me hopeful that my knee is on it's way back.

11/25/2010 Kettlebell Training

2 x 6 min Snatch @ 12rpm (8kg)
1 x 4 min One Arm Push Press (12kg)
2 x 30/30 Swings (12kg)

This was my first kettlebell workout since my ACL surgery on August 25. Felt rusty. Everything felt heavy, but I think that was because of how long it has been. It'll come back. I'm happy to be training again.