r/KettlebellSport

Hey guys! Ended up doing a pentathlon with /u/toughlovekb on Thursday. Had zero desire to do one beforehand, but zero regrets when it was over 😊 Those are the best days.

I went super light (like probably the lightest I’ve ever gone 😔) but it was definitely the right choice. Used a 16 for cleans and 12 for everything else. Hit max reps on everything -

120 cleans
60 c+p
120 jerk
108 half snatch
120 push press

It’s funny how those numbers will be forever embedded in my brain. I see them in my dreams.

And it sounds like we might keep pent in rotation so maybe next time I’ll use a 14. I have an adjustable that I ALWAYS forget about, that would let me get some work in with the in between sizes. Oops lol.

Finally got around to using the the kb sport pro app too, and I’m loving it! Still getting used to paying attention to it talking to me, but it’s a legit lifesaver for counting reps. It also shows you your score against the different ranking tables which is such a time saver. I used to have to sit there and look up all the tables individually which was such a pain in the ass lol.

I know I keep complaining about being out of “GS shape,” but this feels like my baseline. Like something I could do without any hassle on any random day. Light pent, 10’ of LC/biathlon/DHS with the 8s and probably any half marathon with a 12. Pacing is obviously an issue, but surviving is feasible. Anything heavier would require some work, but I’m happy with that standard. No idea why, but I’ve become obsessed with establishing baselines lately 🤦🏽‍♀️🤣

Anyways, this post was really just supposed to be your weekly reminder about KettleZoom tomorrow. 8 am Pacific Time, with a sport focus but anyone is welcome to come 😁 Link with more info here!

5’ biathlon with the 24’s for me and 4kg OALC and 4kg Snatch for the kid. The jerk portion with the 24’s was mentally and physically draining but snatch felt nice!

11319kg lifted during this session. Average bell weigh per rep was 26kg. 🫪

🔵 Glove snatch 12kg 5'(3') @ easy pace

⚫⚫ Jerk 2x22kg 8*1'(1') @ 8rpm

🟣 Glove snatch push press 3*10 reps/arm

🟡 Ready-set snatch 16kg 12*1'(20") @ 9 reps every minute

🟡🟡 Bulgarian split squat 2x16kg 3*12 reps/leg

🔴 Sumo jump with heel drive 32kg 3*15 reps

10’ set with 2x16kg - last few minutes shown - 112 reps total (103 was previous PR) - working back up to 24kg for this cycle

Setting the grip during snatches worked well today. Skin is intact. 🪄

🔵🔵 Double half snatch 12kg 5'(3') @ easy pace

🟣 Glove snatch push press 20kg 3*10 reps / arm

🟢 Military snatch 24kg 8'(3') @ 16+ rpm / 135 reps

🟡🟡 Long cycle 2x16kg 2*2'(2') @ 8rpm