Especially then you will see better gains with single as you will be able to do it longer, more consistently!This is very interesting. And pleasing to my ears as I am not able to press doubles w/o issues.
Especially then you will see better gains with single as you will be able to do it longer, more consistently!This is very interesting. And pleasing to my ears as I am not able to press doubles w/o issues.
So, are you using heavier 2x32 cleans to build up to pressing them? I’m kind of doing this with my 28’s. I can press them but my upper back gets fried quickly so am just doing double 28 cleans only in the hope of not only getting stronger in the clean but being able to press them better@daft21 to build on what @John K is saying. You can use this time with single KB Giant to begin patterning your double KB movements as a finisher.
For example, I am running KB GHFL with DCJ. I began patterning the DCJ about a year ago. Practicing the mobility exercises, then practicing the components of the lift, then putting it all together and practicing the lift.
My finisher right now is cleans with 2x32k bells. 28s are about my 12 RM for DCP. My cleans with 2x32k bells are inconsistent. I am really working hard to get 5 solid cleans in a row. Eventually those 5 cleans will be solid. Then I will start pressing the bells.
Don’t worry about it, reduced sleep and some stress will have affected you for sure.So I made progress every week in giant 1.0 but I have had mixed results so far in 1.1. I did week one all well and good (nothing to compare too) but then in week 2 I increased my reps on day 1 but dropped on day 2 and day 3 was same as week before. I’m sure this is nothing to worry about and quite normal? I had terrible sleep on the day 2 due to my little girl having night terrors. I’ll update once I have done week 3 1.1
I rarely tryed if i can mange the next bell size during my giant cycles without going all out on it.Anyone hack the program by doing some sets with the next bell size up?
Yes. I think currently my solid 5 RM might possibly be in between the 2x28s and the 2x32s. I can do 12 reps with the 28s. (The last two reps are a bit ragged) I can do 4 ugly reps with the 32s. My press is stronger than my cleans. I have decided to focus on the cleans because the quality of the cleans dictate the quality of the lift that follows.So, are you using heavier 2x32 cleans to build up to pressing them? I’m kind of doing this with my 28’s. I can press them but my upper back gets fried quickly so am just doing double 28 cleans only in the hope of not only getting stronger in the clean but being able to press them better
I think I will revisit Strong after July. Good luck to both of us!! I’d like to be able to comfortably C&P and FSQ the 32’s eventually. Eventually hahaYes. I think currently my solid 5 RM might possibly be in between the 2x28s and the 2x32s. I can do 12 reps with the 28s. (The last two reps are a bit ragged) I can do 4 ugly reps with the 32s. My press is stronger than my cleans. I have decided to focus on the cleans because the quality of the cleans dictate the quality of the lift that follows.
For me, my progress to heavier KBs has slowed down. I began working with 28s last April. I anticipated that for DCPs the 32s would be my 7 or 10 RM bells by now. I certainly thought the 32s would be my solid 5RM bells by now. I am not discouraged. Progress slows as you get to the outer limits of your strength. I believe that the quality of my cleans with the 32s is the key to unlocking the bells for me.
After running GFHL I hope to be ready to try either Strong! or KB RMF with 32s.
Thanks!! Luck to you too.I think I will revisit Strong after July. Good luck to both of us!! I’d like to be able to comfortably C&P and FSQ the 32’s eventually. Eventually haha
Awesome! Have fun and train hard!@blad51 @John K
I wanted to thank you guys again! I had the opportunity to get hands on a pair of 20 kg kettlebells and made a solid 9 RM. I just ordered a second 20kg Kettlebell and will start over with Giant 1.0 and double 20s. After I' am going probably with 2.0->1.1->1.2. Then Soju and Tuba or Giant 3.0 with 24s depending on RM. You were right that same weight kettlebells feel much smoother than uneven pairs.
I also bought Giant X but i am probably going to Stick with Giant original but could also do Giant X.1 after Giant 1.0
@blad51 @John K
I wanted to thank you guys again! I had the opportunity to get hands on a pair of 20 kg kettlebells and made a solid 9 RM. I just ordered a second 20kg Kettlebell and will start over with Giant 1.0 and double 20s. After I' am going probably with 2.0->1.1->1.2. Then Soju and Tuba or Giant 3.0 with 24s depending on RM. You were right that same weight kettlebells feel much smoother than uneven pairs.
I also bought Giant X but i am probably going to Stick with Giant original but could also do Giant X.1 after Giant 1.0
Or, getting 1 adjustable, then you basically have 4 sets of doubles. That is what I wish I did. I have double adjustable, but there are less kettlebells in my garage gym to look at.So you see no reason to buy say a second 24kg?
I can only agree on that. Felt pretty nice using doubles.
I already own 20,24,28 and 32kg kettlebells so the cheapest solution would be pairing the ones i already have.
Thx for your reply. I already own now double 20, 24 and single 10, 28, 32. I also own a Kettlebell storage device. If i started from scratch i'd really consider double adjustable.Or, getting 1 adjustable, then you basically have 4 sets of doubles. That is what I wish I did. I have double adjustable, but there are less kettlebells in my garage gym to look at.
Howdy guys, I am back with some progression/updates. Finished my above first round of the giant with a deload, going back to 16 doubles which felt really nice. Had a little medical issue where I had to take a week off in between, but then proceeded to test my 24RM test. I got 1, sort of and it was really hard. I opted to redo the Giant 1.0 with double 20s, further upgrading the weight from my mid-program switch to 16/20. I did not do a RM test with the double 20s, but figured I could pump out at least 8 since I did 14 sets on the heavy day week 3 with 16/20.I’m new here and to kettlebells, but have had a fun month so far with the Giant 1.0.
I did the RepTest with a single adjustable KB @35 lbs back in January and ordered a pair of 16kg hardstyle bells from Rep to start the journey. The last ~2 reps with the left side weren’t perfect, but I eeked out 10. Later I added a “power systems” 20kg that seemed like a good deal.
Monday Wednesday Friday Week 1 16/16 TR-247 15 sets 14 sets 22 sets Week 2 16/16* TR- 250 18 sets 16 sets 16 sets switch to 16/20* Week 3 16/20 TR - 238 14 sets 14 sets 21 sets
After working into the second week and getting about 30 pages deep on this thread, I started to believe my rep count was too high and upgraded to the 16/20 on the Friday 4 rep day since it was the “lightest”. Instant drop in reps attained, but it felt doable yet challenging. Week 3 I kept the 16/20 setup and was basically able to match my week 1 output which felt great.
My form has definitely improved after the practice, and my “weaker” left shoulder/arm I swear is now my stronger arm. I plan to take it easier on next week’s deload and drop to 20 minute sessions.
Next Sunday I plan to perform a new rep test with my soon to be delivered adjustable BoS bells @24 KG, and jump to the giant 3.0. If I’m not able to hoist 24kg or fall well short of 5 reps, I’ll redo 1.0 at 20/20 or 22/22 or something similar. Here is hoping for the former.
Giant 1.0 double 20s | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
Week 1 total 216 | 14 sets | 11 sets | 20 sets |
Week 2 total 252 | 16 sets | 14 sets | 22 sets |
Week 3 total 272 | 18 sets | 15 sets | 23 sets |
A lot.Might be a dumb question, but I need some advice. I have been running the The Giant for a few months, but my shoulders have been acting up on my for 5-6 weeks now.
Not been able to follow the program, and even though I have taken a week off it has not helped considerably.
One of the main reasons I have been doing The Giant is because it is supposed to be good for hypertrophy and general fitness.
I considering doing a Giant structured program but with double clean only, skipping the press. So the question is, what am I missing with regards to general fitness and hypertrophy if I do 4-8 weeks of double cleans only?
Do it with double kb squats. Shoulders happy and well, it’s not like you won’t grow if you’re squatting 3 x a week and eating for itMight be a dumb question, but I need some advice. I have been running the The Giant for a few months, but my shoulders have been acting up on my for 5-6 weeks now.
Not been able to follow the program, and even though I have taken a week off it has not helped considerably.
One of the main reasons I have been doing The Giant is because it is supposed to be good for hypertrophy and general fitness.
I considering doing a Giant structured program but with double clean only, skipping the press. So the question is, what am I missing with regards to general fitness and hypertrophy if I do 4-8 weeks of double cleans only?