I tested myself, and one minute of two-handed swings seem to suffice for making sets. So yesterday I did three sets of swings with the 24kg for one minute each. On the last set I had to set it down at thirty seconds, and then continue for another thirty after about a ten second rest. So my goal on my next swing workout will be to make the full three minutes worth with only the rest between sets. I know that my forearm/grip strength is where my weakness lies.
Today I did 100 snatches in increments with the 35 pound kettlebell. I did ten each hand to start with for warm-up, and then did twenty per hand for two more sets. I took a one minute rest between sets. I used a cloth glove to help work on my grip, plus save my hands. That workout didn't tax me too much, but was tiring. After that set and a rest, I attempted to snatch the 24kg. I got 5 and 3 with the right hand, but didn't fare so well with the left. With the left hand I was able to snatch it, but coming back down on the hike pass I was not able to hold on to the kettlebell. So basically, it got hiked. Another problem I had with the right hand was that I found myself trying to "catch" the weight by squatting towards the last snatches. I'll fix that issue later by only doing a few at a time and concentrating on technique.
So that's it, the first couple days of my workouts working towards quantity. Mainly 100 snatches in five minutes with the 24kg. I'll get there. On a side note, for you country music fans out there, Justin Moore's new cd is great. Enjoy your day.
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