Setting Goals and practicing Kettlebell snatches

Last week, i had the inspiration to challenge myself to pass the Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) in Seoul 2012. It involves 100, 24kg, kettlebell snatches in 5 minutes for my weight category and other physical challenges.

I have been practicing it for the past week using a 20kg weight and practicing it for 2 sets of minutes. Dominant arm felt great but my lefty, which happens to be weakened by an old injury, didn't feel too good. At the end of the session, i had blisters on my left and a sore left arm.

My kettlebell training involves, as a start, 1 day of snatches and cleans (2 sets of 2 minutes each) and 1 day of turkish get ups (8mins) in addition to my current basic workout plan. The duration will increase, hopefully, on a weekly basis till i hit 4 minutes per set.

In my kettlebell training attempt, i realised the comfort of using pro grade KB bells. Smoother handles are a key point to prevent early blistering. I'll be looking for a pro grade new 20kg and 24kg in the next couple of months.