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I treat kettlebell sport<\/a> like another job.<\/strong> In fact, if you add up the total number of hours I spend training each week it would definitely qualify for at least a part-time position.<\/p>\n

Click Here to Start Your Free Kettlebell Sport Workouts<\/a><\/h2>\n

I treat kettlebell sport<\/a> like another job.<\/strong> In fact, if you add up the total number of hours I spend training each week it would definitely qualify for at least a part-time position.<\/p>\n

But as an athlete, there\u2019s more to your sport than just the actual physical preparation – the number of hours spent in the gym. <\/strong>There\u2019s nutrition (both preparing and eating meals), supplementation, sleep, managing stress, tending to callouses, and mobility work. Then there\u2019s also the research: reviewing footage of my lifts, critiquing my technique, watching other lifters, and reading relevant articles.<\/p>\n

And after that<\/em> there\u2019s the fact that I\u2019m just constantly thinking about it.<\/strong> I\u2019ve practiced technique in front of mirrors in public restrooms, while waiting for food to microwave in office kitchens, and even while waiting for the metro. I call it \u201cair jerking\u201d and it looks as funny as it sounds.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t ever really turn it off. Not an hour goes by without something reminding me of kettlebell sport.<\/strong> It\u2019s the same way powerlifters, bodybuilders, CrossFit Games competitors, fighters, and other athletes think about their sports, too. Forget about half-assing it, you can\u2019t even three-quarters-ass it and expect to win. You\u2019ve got to be all in, all the time.<\/p>\n

Sure, I\u2019m definitely riding that edge of obsession. But remember, it\u2019s more than just a hobby for me, more than just an activity that keeps me fit. I make my living as a trainer and coach<\/a>, so it really is my job. So what does it look like to train for kettlebell sport?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Main Training Sets<\/h2>\n

The competitive events for kettlebell sport are jerk, snatch, and long cycle (clean and jerk (pictured below)). <\/strong>For the uninitiated, I think the easiest way to describe it is \u201cendurance Olympic lifting with kettlebells.\u201d<\/p>\n

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LC 24+24 \/ 10:00 \/ 82 reps - 1 May 2014<\/div><\/div>
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