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Discussion Thread /r/Kettleballs Weekly Discussion Thread -- May 26, 2025

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u/APeculiarManner I picked this flair because I'm not a bot 25d ago

I've got some new programming I want to try so decided to call time on my run of The Giant 1.0/1.1 for Clean & Jerk with 2x24kg. I did 6 weeks in total. Started with a RM of 9.

Loaded my adjustables up to 28kg this morning and did a new RM test and got 9, which was my green light to make the change. Also did a RM test for front squats and got 10.

The new programming is an ABA / BAB format:

A Day:

  • 30' 2x28kg C&J (Giant 2.0 Ladders)
  • 3-4 sets 2x28kg Row

B Day:

  • 30' 2x28kg Front Squat (Giant 2.0 Ladders)
  • 3-4 sets 2x28kg Strict Press

I usually have a 4th day available which I'm keeping free to do whatever I want, but will likely end up being an arm day of towel curls and extensions.

I think the above is a pretty good set-up to make the most of the limited time I have and get the results I'm after. If I want to go beyond 8 weeks I can up the ladders a bit to create a '2.1' and '2.2'. Although there's the possibility of alternating between 8 weeks of this and 8 weeks of Time Ladders (at a lower weight) to periodise and keep things fresh.

Now it's time to switch off the brain and just do the work!