Saturday, 31 July 2010

Playing with the 32kg bell.

OK, the title could be misleading as you can't really play with a 32, well I can't anyway. Nonetheless, my brand new 32kg Wolverson comp bell arrived today and I couldn't wait to get the thing above my head. Once it was unpacked, I hauled it out to my decking. I was due to do a leg workout today which I had every intention of doing but also wanted to get some snatching done with my new bell.
I therefore decided to do 100 snatches prior to my leg workout!!
I wasn't going to rush it, just keep a nice steady pace. Once thoroughly warmed up I started with 10 reps on each arm and then rested for 2 minutes. It wasn't about a cardiovascular workout but just getting used to the feel and weight of the 32. I have minimal use of a 28 kg Jordan bell which I simply can't get on with. It has a neoprene coating which is horrible as it grips on the skin and really pulls. The handle is also too thick and rough. Therefore the 32 does feel pretty heavy but I still managed 105 reps total even if it did take 15 minutes. Pleased with my efforts I moved on to my legs and did the following:

Pistol squat. Still off the edge of the decking to allow my lead leg the space to drop down (tight hamstrings)
1. Bodyweight x 12
2. 12kg x 12
3. 16kg x 10
4. 16kg x 10

Double lunge (one bell but forward lunge sweeping back to a rear lunge)
1. 24 x 12
2. 32 x 10
3. 32 x 8

SLDL
1. 24 X 12
2. 32 X 10
3 32X 10

Some flexibility afterwards centering on my Hamstrings, Hip flexors, Ankles and Glutes.

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