02 Jul Kettlebell Workout: Double Kettlebell Ladder Complex
This short video is a simple, powerful double kettlebell ladder complex.
Here’s the exercises:
- Cleans
- Presses
- Front Squats
Here’s what you do.
This is a ladder complex, so the demo is 1, 2, then 3 reps of each exercise with no rest.
That’s 1 clean, 1 press, 1 front squat, then 2 cleans, 2 presses, 2 front squats, then 3 cleans, 3 presses, 3 front squats, then REST and repeat for 3-5 rounds.
An excellent complex that challenges your entire body fast.
This may look easier than it actually is, so you have to test it out and experience it before making judgements.
QUESTION: How do you program this?
I would use this as part of a program that combined similar complexes.
How you program this depends on many different factors, so it’s very hard to answer.
In general, if you’re training for size and strength using double kettlebells, this could be used once or twice a week applying the principle of progressive overload for 4 to 6 weeks.
For a specific and proven double kettlebell program – refer to “The Shock & Awe Protocol.”
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Benno
Posted at 16:31h, 03 JulyHello Scot,
This is another great article from you. I learn a lot from your articles. I have never tried this one.
The sots was also difficult to start. I first succeeded with one kettlebell. I am working up with 2 kettlebells. Thank you for your information.
Greetings,
Benno
Scott
Posted at 22:48h, 04 JulyThanks Benno.
Make sure to apply the information that applies to your skill level.
For example, the SOTS press is quite a challenge for most and definitely an advanced progression.
Train safe, train strong and let me know how I can help.
Scott
Anthony Butorac
Posted at 07:47h, 30 MarchHow would you program this? Is once a week enough to see muscle gains?
Scott
Posted at 13:58h, 04 AprilSee above, but the answer is “it depends.”