Archive for April, 2009

WOD: 041809

Here’s my workout from yesterday, using double kettlebell work and one of my fav’s, the jump rope. I just wanted something quick to get my heart racing and that would get all of my muscles involved intensely. If you have not incorporated training with 2 kettlebells at the same time, then what the heck are you waiting for?

Give it a try and let me know what you think. Also, what is your favorite double kettlebell workout or exercise? Please post below.

(BTW, check out the post-workout bonus video below, for your viewing pleasure)

1a. Double Kettlebell Outside Swings x 1.5 min
1b. Jump Rope x 2.5 min

2a. Double Kettlebell Clean & Jerk x 1.5 min
2b. Jump Rope x 2.5 min (increase intensity & speed by 20-25%)

3a. Double Kettlebell Clean & Press + Burpee x 1.5 min
3b. Jump Rope – various styles incl. double-unders x 2.5 min (increase intensity x 25-50%)

4a. Double Kettlebell Outside Swings x 1:30 min
4b. Jump Rope x 2.5 min (Intervals – Sprint via various style x :30/decrease speed x :30) x 2.5 min

While you are waiting for your heart to stop racing out of your chest, and you’re cooling down, drink plenty of water and enjoy the following kettlebell video. However, please note: “Do not try this at home!”

I love combining various tools with bodyweight training, in order to mix things up (as well as keep training fun). Here’s a video combining dynamic bodyweight exercises with tools such as, Lifeline’s TNT cable & the perfect push up, to burn fat, increase strength, build long lean muscle, and ramp up your cardio.

The cool thing about this workout is, you can do it just about anywhere, anytime. Therefore, there’s no need for a gym, and no need for excuses.

Grab the TNT Cable at http://lifelinewarrior.com, and the Gym Boss timer at http://thegymbosstimer.com.

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Warm Up: 5 min KB swings/ side x 16 kg

(super set the following exercises)

1a. Kettlebell Clean & Jerks 3 x 8 x 20 kg/side

1b. Close Grip Half Hindu Push Ups x 3 x 10

2a. KB dead high pull 3 x 24 kg x 10

2b. KB suitcase squat x 3 x 32 kg x 10

3a. Jump Rope x 125 x 4

3b. 1 arm squat thrusts (burpee w/o the push up or jump) x 25 x 4 (2 sets on ea. side)

Of course, a work out like this, deserves a little theme music. So as you bang out this workout of the day, bang it out to one of my favorite bands, Godsmack. Oh yeah, the scenes from 300 should also help bring out the warrior in you, too :- ) Enjoy, and be sure to leave your comments below!