I love kettlebells.
However, I also know that they are just another tool which should be part of one big toolbox!
I wanted to get the lowdown on why kettlebells are so effective, who uses them and how to get started with kettlebell sport.
Enter Tommy Matthews of Optimal Life Fitness who set me on my personal kettlebell path.
Listen up then check out the first week of a kettlebell sport program (you needed to be on the subsrciber list to get the full thing – get on now for future programs!)
Kettlebell Sport Training Week 1
Week 1 Tempos
2 Arm Jerks: 7rpm
1 Arm Jerks: 10rpm
Snatches: 14rpm
Day 1
3 x 5 minute 2 arm jerk sets
2 x 2/2 minute 1 arm jerk sets with heavier kettlebell
1 x 2/2 minute snatch set
4 x Jump Squats with Bar
30 Reps
Day 2
1 x 6 minute 2 arm Jerk Set
1 x 2/2 minute 1 arm jerk sets with heavier kettlebell
3 x 2/2 minute snatch sets
1 arm swings sport style
3 sets of 1/1 minute with heavier bell
Day 3
3 x 5 minute 2 arm jerk sets
2 x 2/2 minute 1 arm jerk sets with heavier kettlebell
1 x 2/2 minute snatch set
4 x Jump Squats with Bar
30 Reps
Day 4
1 x 6 minute 2 arm Jerk Set
1 x 2/2 minute 1 arm jerk sets with heavier kettlebell
3 x 2/2 minute snatch sets
1 arm swings sport style
3 sets of 1/1 minute with heavier bell
Day 5
3 x 5 minute 2 arm jerk sets
2 x 2/2 minute 1 arm jerk sets with heavier kettlebell
1 x 2/2 minute snatch set
4 x Jump Squats with Bar
30 Reps
