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Uuuuuuuuuugh...

Given a tangential bit if inspiration from nostr:npub1kwk98e8t2p3t0um50e3luulxwyt5mtcxvc80w8w89fcuju0dmzfsgkhx95 and Beth (whom I can't tag right now because of that annoying bitcoin symbol in her nym), I decided to be a complete idiot and do 100 kettlebell swings with the one kettlebell I currently have: a 40 pounder. (~18kg for the godless Heathens.)

Have I ever done this before?

No.

Isn't that a bit batty?

Yes.

Was it hard?

Very.

But did you die?

Not yet.

I'm gonna feel this tomorrow, for sure. Ugh.

Oh. Yeah. This was after my 2.75mi walk.

#fitness #stupidity #whydididothis #ihateworkingout #kettlebell #swings

You might check out the simple and sinister routine from strong first for a good way to build up your swings. I’ve used this for a couple years to good effect. I’m currently doing the swings with a 40 kg bell, though in sets of 10 and not all at once.

https://www.strongfirst.com/simply-sinister/

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Thank you. I will check that out!

Oof. That looks brutal... 😅

“Sinister” level is tough. I don’t plan to attempt it. But the “simple” is doable, a gradual progression. Just have to be patient.

Gotcha.

Thanks!