Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Conditioning Circuit of the Week - 9/20/11

One of my previous posts talked about how some people limit their potential by restricting their workouts to one tool. The piece of equipment I may have seemed to pick on was the kettlebell. Although I think they are slightly overrated by many who say they're the ONE tool you need, I still believe they can be extremely effective when utilized properly (not just to say "I train with kettlebells").

The following circuit is an example of how to implement kettlebells into your training rather than limit yourself to them.

Perform each exercise for the given amount of reps. Round length: 6 minutes. Rest time: 1 minute. Repeat for 3 rounds. (KB-kettlebell MB-med ball SB-stability ball).

- KB Get-ups 3 reps on each
- SB Twist - 12 - with feet on ball and body in pushup position, bring one foot off the ball and tuck your knee to your chest. Turn your hips and rotate as you reach your right leg under your left leg.
KB Clean and Jerk - 6 reps on each
MB shotput - F reps on each
KB Swing - 12-16
Russian Hops - 6-8
KB Pushup Walk - 12 steps - with a kettlebell in each hand, start in a pushup position, without bending your knees lift one kettlebell and move it forward about 1ft. Repeat for 12 steps as you slowly walk your feet up as you move.

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