I return this week to my kettlebell snatch practice. It was practice, to be sure, but I got a good workout in the process. My goal is to get to 100 snatches with a 53# kettlebell in five minutes or less. There are a few ways to get there, and I’m still a long way… Continue reading Kettlebell Snatch Practice and Swings for Conditioning
Author: Jonathan
Working out While Watching TV? YOU BET!
On Saturday, I watched my beloved Washington State Cougars drop yet another tough basketball game to UCLA on TV. My plan was to work out during halftime, but instead I opted for a less…fun option. Read on for more. Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to… Continue reading Working out While Watching TV? YOU BET!
Pull-ups, Pushups, and Squats on a Variety Day
On Friday I invited a friend from church, Forrest, to hang out and do some pull-ups, pushups and squats. It was a variety day; I was planning to work out today (Saturday), so I didn’t want to get too crazy. It was the first time that I’d exercised with Forrest, so I was not familiar… Continue reading Pull-ups, Pushups, and Squats on a Variety Day
12-minute Workout: Cleans, Kettlebell Snatches and Pull-ups
Yesterday’s workout was a challenge because I was running low on energy. I hadn’t eaten a whole lot and was trying to do a strength workout. It’s not the best combination, from my experience. Regardless, it was good, and I was glad to finish it. Workout: Four rounds: 135# Clean – 7 reps Kettlebell Snatch… Continue reading 12-minute Workout: Cleans, Kettlebell Snatches and Pull-ups
20-Minute Workout: Front Squats, Kettlebell Snatches and Pistol Squats
Monday’s workout was a pretty good one. My goal was to do a strength workout, but still to maximize my work in the allotted time. So here’s what I did: Workout: 10 rounds (each round takes 2 minutes): 155# Front Squat – 2 reps Kettlebell Snatch – 4 reps left Kettlebell Snatch – 4 reps… Continue reading 20-Minute Workout: Front Squats, Kettlebell Snatches and Pistol Squats