Friday, August 3, 2012

Rise and Grind! Kettlebell and Bodyweight Workout

LittleBeastM--Front Lever
Today was the last day of my family vacation down the shore.  Checkout was at 11 am, so I was short on time but was fired up to get a workout in.  I woke up and took my 70 pound kettlebell to the outdoor deck of the hotel where we were staying.  I found an overhang to do pull ups on, and used the stairs for conditioning.  This is the workout I cranked, check it out and leave me feedback!

5 Rounds:
1a) Kettlebell snatch + press combination--5 each arm
1b) Pull ups (mixed grip)--10

3 Rounds:
2a) Single Arm Kettlebell Carries--Up the stairs across the overhand and down the stairs
2b) Feet Elevated Pushup Variations--20

15-20 Minutes: Gymnastics Static Strength Exercises
1a) Front Lever Training
1b) Back Lever Training

You will never find a workout like this in a strength and conditioning textbook.  Strength coaches all over will tell you that this in many ways defies the scientific rules of perfect strength and conditioning.  However, sometimes you need to push the limit.  Life isn't perfect, sports aren't perfect, and nothing ever happens exactly as it should on the playing field.  Sometimes you need to get fired up and crank out workouts that push your mind and your body out of their comfort zones.  This workout will tax your body from head to toe, and build power and brute strength.
Give this workout a try if you're ready, and if you have any questions about this workout or anything else related to fitness, nutrition, or strength and conditioning, email me at skij333@comcast.net, message me on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/justin.moore.50702), or drop a comment on this blog!  Embrace the grind!

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