Marty Farrell attempts Master of Sport ranking in Kettlebell lifting. Amazing when you think that he is only about 150 lbs, and he was jerking 140 lbs. It's even more amazing to see it in person.
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Why do I blog? What started as one thing evolved into another. Still training myself and training recruits with kettlebells. I am hoping to expose more law enforcement to better strength and resiliency through kettlebell training. At the same time, becoming a better instructor through the POST Master Instructor Development Program. Lead by example, create balance in life and training.
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14 comments:
WOW! These are great performances by Marty! This guy has unreal relative strength, that's for sure!
Thanks for sharing the videos Pete! Are you going to start competing in GS?
Pete Diaz, First American born Master of Sport?
Marty is deceptively strong, completely amazing! You know Franz, I am going to start training in that fashion for my own comparison. Technique is one aspect, but it is totally different training for that vs. say training for SSST. One hand switch and that is it, no putting it down. Pacing is so key. I know some have said it sound boring to train in this manner, but I think it all depends on what you are looking for. Surprisingly, it does not fry my CNS. (Although, my virus was deceptive, I know have the flu and am bedridden. Take one step forward and one back!)
MS ranking? I think Jared Savik, Ken Blackburn, or Marty will probably be the first! But it does give someone something to shoot for. Watching you snatch that beast made me think of you as a candidate for MS ranking!
Well,, back to bed. I am such a geek for going online, but I can't sleep, and am just miserable, so I might as well surf. :)
that's an amazing video! Hope you feel better!
Pete, sorry to hear you got sick again. Probably too much excitement and work for you over the last couple of months! I can relate because I have been more sick this year than any year of my life!
Heal quick! You are in my prayers!
Oh....I can snatch the BEAST, but the video of me doing high rep snatches was with the BULLDOG!
KBL-thanks...getting sick stinks!
Franz, what is it about this year? I know that the stress involved with my MIDP project (another long story of bureacracy) is another reason for getting sick so quickly as well. My mistake on the Bulldog/Beast mistake! Its' all big to me!
Hey Pete, this is your good buddy "Elvis" from the September RKC. ;)
Keep us posted on your comparison please.
If it weren't for the politics involved, we'd be in the midst of a kettlebell golden age, with all this good info and varying methodologies abound.
R---
PS: Feel better my friend! :)
Rolando,
Good to see you here in blogosphere!
If there is any comparison to made it is solely from my opinion. I avoid the "what's best" argument because, to me, it's like arguing which is better, Powerlifting, Olympic lifting, or strongman training. It all depends on what you want to do.
Timed sets with the techniques learned from Valery are outstanding and perfect for competition kettlebell lifting. It is a new learning experience for me, so my metabolism ramped up even faster. Me Likey!
I am feeling much better, thank you. Now I just have to force myself NOT to train because that will more than likely weaken my immune system further right now.
Pete:
good to hear that you're feeling better. It's that time of the year, and people are getting sick. Glad you got yours out of the way early. :)
Aside from upping your metabolism, could you take note of how it crosses over into your other physical endeavors? I'd like to hear more about this, as you progress in this methodology.
Thanks man.
R----
4 ranges RKC:
There is a LOT of crossover to the type of work LEO, military, and athletes etc. are doing. There are times, when no matter how tired you may be, you cannot stop what you're doing. This type of training builds a lot of mental fortitude along with rugged staying power. It isn't really about "style" as much as it is about finding your own internal speed limit and slowly trying to make it faster while still being able to endure (go the distance)-this may be 2 mins, 5 mins., 10 mins or 20-whatever. The specific time period is unimportant as opposed to not quitting early.
I agree with Wildcard, the mental fortitude with trying to gut it out for the full 5 or 10 min. set certainly has alot of crossover, you would find this helpful since you train in the combative arts. The SSST is a smoker for sure, but when you limit the hand switch to only one time, and you can't put the bell down changes the dimension altogether.
Jared Savik (RKC/AKC)is one who is a monster at both. You should check out his website, www.fitnessyoucanuse.com
Ken Blackburn is another RKC/AKC who has been competing in kettlebell sport. He is at www.extremeathletictraining.com
I hope that helps you. But I will certainly be posting my adventures in this arena.
Pete:
please continue posting your adventures in KB lifting.
I've contacted Jared recently via phone, and I also have his training manual. :)
Wildcard:
I read Logan Christopher's blog recently, and he mentions the same "mental toughness" that you mention.
However, I was wondering more about the physical crossover that is facilitated by the specific technical recommendations of the AKC. :)
Rolando,
I think I understand what you are wanting to know. For me it is too early to tell other than performing better at kettlebell lifting.
I don't tear up my hands (blisters or calluses), and I can last longer in my sets for higher reps with one hand switch.
Right now, my physical ventures are purely kettlebell lifting, and teaching at the academy. Any aha moments that come, I will be more than happy to share! :)
Logan is another strong individual. His blog should offer some good insight as well. So is Wildcards' site.
I think we definitely in the middle of a kettlebell rennaissance. It will be interesting to see if the sport aspect of kettlebell lifting takes off.
Good to know about the blisters. I prefer the corkscrew when I work with the 53's. Oddly, I thought I'd prefer the corkscrew also with the 70's, but it seems "natural" for me to do those hardstyle. Odd, huh?
Do keep us posted; good stuff. :)
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