@@improvingISAAC Amen to that Issac! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

@@popemeister1004 Nope, just the Word of God.

@@improvingISAAC Thanks 🙏🏼

@ I just got some cast iron bells. One side is flattened to show the weight, should I grab them a certain way so the flat isn’t arm side for cleans or does it matter at all?

@ I’ve use some just like that at my first base. They left a bad red mark on my forearm every time I used them wrong. Make sure the flat faced side is outside (away) from your forearm to reduce bruising.

@ okay thank you for the info. I’m sure I could have figured it out after some usage, but my arms wouldn’t have thanked me for that. I have decided to ditch my adjustable comp bells and I got pairs of 16,20,24s. (Well I still have the comp ones until someone buys them.. 😑) I’m hoping the time saving of the bells will be another thing to help me want to pick them up instead of having to swap weights for heavy vs light work. I went with a brand I hadn’t seen much about, but they had some good Black Friday deals and they are ductile iron, which seems to be top of the line. The powder coat finish isn’t ideal on them, but I need to get over trying to keep them in tip top shape as they are going to get used and abused. Still going strong with the program =) I’m getting some filming gear for Christmas, so expect me to tag you in a video come the new year. 🙏

@@virtualblackface3009 I would need to see your technique, but typically most people pull the bell too high and let it flop on their arm. The key is to pull the bell just high enough and finesse your open hand through the bell’s handle. A loose (fingers only grip) is necessary for this technique. I just might make another video on this. Thanks for the question.

Don't linger transitioning overhead, get your hand "thru" the bell faster on the way up. Hard to explain, you'll it.

@@deadwood2757 Yes 🙌🏼. The punch through.

@@robertcassell871 Kayaking sounds so cool! Yes it’s an amazing all in one exercise. I will admit. If I don’t snatch for weeks, they make my lateral biceps head and forearms sore. But nothing quite as sore as reverse pull-ups, or barbell curls.

@@Ultra_running I really appreciate your insight. I’ve seen to many people try too much too soon and rack up injuries. Thanks again and God bless bless 🙏🏼

@@dutch4motion662 Yeah buddy!! God bless 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@@improvingISAACMy pleasure Issac. I don’t want anyone getting hurt. Let me know if you start incorporating some of those exercises. I know not everyone has crossover symmetry bands.

@@improvingISAAC My pleasure Issac. I don’t want anyone getting hurt. Let me know if you start using some of these exercises.

Lol I honestly don’t know what you just said. But thanks for the comment. God bless 🙏🏼

@@EbonySade I recommend doing the dynamic stretches until stiffness goes away. As for the exercises like cross over symmetry shoulder exercises. 10-12 of each or until very warm and loose. Basically as long as you need to open up tight areas. I hope this helps, God bless 🙏🏼

@@N.E.A.H.ChillPraiseLofi Aww! Thank you 🙏🏼 God is the God of health and healing. God bless!

@@u2bornot2b Hopefuly you feel better. God bless 🙏🏼

@@truexhammertruex8559 Thank you! Sometimes we need more than simple stretches. Anything I can do to help. God bless!

@@KirillBenIgor Haha thank you for that Kirill. We don’t always feel like training everyday. I’m glad I’m not the only one 😂

@@KirillBenIgor I totally agree. If we do a few sequences, it will definitely be a workout. A walk would be a great idea for overall health.

@@IsraelCefrin Please do. It has helped me stay safe and primed me for total body workouts. I know it will help you as well. God bless 🙏🏼

@@masteringr6714 God bless you as well 🙏🏼

@@improvingISAAC You will thoroughly enjoy using them in your programing.

I love doing these in the morning to help get my blood going. Now if only my cats didn't want to wander between my legs so much.

I love doing these in the morning to help get my blood going. Now if only my cats didn't want to wander between my legs so much.

@@improvingISAAC God bless Isaac 🙏🏼

@@improvingISAAC 5’8”, always around 184-194lbs.

@@improvingISAAC I appreciate it ISSAC. I committed to this KZbin thing and God willing I can teach people how to train and spread the Word of God doing it. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@@improvingISAAC Yes, great question. When I was in the Air Force, I used calipers, scales, and the BodPod (to measure body composition). Now I simply use the mirror for visual changes, and the scale periodically (once a week) to verify or modify my eating habits.

@ yeah I will try a weekly weigh in instead. It can really mess with my day if I wake up heavier even if it’s for explainable logical reasons ya know? I think I’m going to do some measurements and compare those monthly. Thanks 🙏

@ I would try measurements and if you can, buy a body fat caliper. Measuring body composition far exceed only using the scale. As you use kettlebells, and eat more protein, you will likely build/maintain muscle while loosing fat.

@@RezoUI I totally agree. I love the competition KBs the most. That’s how I started kettlebells, learning from Steve Cotter.

@@kostyaosip7897 I’m glad you liked it. Try it out and let me know what you think. God bless 🙏🏼

@@improvingISAAC That is so good to hear Issac. Since you already have some KB experience, I think you’d really enjoy this workout. Once your running 5K’s for fun, throw in some of these MATRIX workouts for more fun 👍🏼

@@improvingISAAC Hey Issac. I use a iPhone 15 Max Pro, and an Amazon tripod for phones (I don’t use a microphone. I do need to get a mic for better audio.

@ awesome! I’m probably going to film outside and I get some high winds out here so I’ll have to research 🎤 . It’s just so intimidating to start filming, but in 2025 I want to put out some content =) thanks!

@ Just start filming Issac. We are all learning and trying to figure this thing out lol. The more we film and post the better we “should” get and one day, who knows.

Thank you 🙏🏼. For strength and conditioning I recommend capping at 5 reps to allow for quality reps, unburdened by fatigue. The high total volume, and complex format allows for a conditioning effect as well. To answer your question on capping to 8 or 10. You sure can. It changes the effect of the workout to hypertrophy. God speed if you choose to do a 5 CAP 10 🥵. God bless 🙏🏼😁

@@improvingISAAC Just like you buddy!!! 🙌🏼💪🏼

@@KirillBenIgor This is a strategy taken for Russian speed strength training. You take 50 or 55% of your 1 rep max lift. And use that weight for 3 fast or powerful reps, resting 45 seconds in between sets. This is called “speed day.” A pendulum wave is used every 3 weeks. (Wk1 50%, wk2 53%, wk3 55%, week 4 reload. Continue for 12 or more weeks until you restest your max. Use this in conjunction with a weekly max effort press day (changing exercises every 2-3 weeks). This is the conjugate method.

@@Thekettlebelldude Thanks for the detailed answer!

@@Thekettlebelldude As I look at % this works probably better with barbell OR when you have a lot of kettlebells... A couple of mine are on loan and I have double 20kg..24kg and 32kg... I do the get ups mostly with my son's 12kg.

@ My pleasure. It’s extremely hard to put everything in a 15 second KZbin short lol God bless.

@@Thekettlebelldude I'm not complaining 😉.

@@KirillBenIgor Great idea and good intuition. Bodyweight exercises really do allow for a different stimulus on the tendons and ligaments, and allow for the body to repair form heavy loads.

@@improvingISAAC Happy Thanksgiving as well Isaac. Chickens are awesome but need a lot of care and are very delicate creatures. I am glad your getting a place with more land 🙌🏼

@@timharmoni1846 Thank you 🙏🏼. Great way of putting it Tim.

@@KirillBenIgor Thanks. I try to use good Christian songs. God bless 🙌🏼

@@truexhammertruex8559 You have an amazing Thanksgiving as well 👍🏼

@@runguy1098 Experimental plan 033, which became Pavel’s Quick and the Dead’s Swing and Power pushups plan. Thanks for the question.

@@improvingISAAC Yes I sure have. I owned 1 and used the kettlebell kings comp bells. Those are my favorite bells. I actually started learning KBs from Steve cotter. It is a very efficient style (kettlebell sport).

@ oh yeah Steve is a big deal in the KB world right? How long did you practice kettlebells before going for any certifications?

@ I bought my first 30 and 40lb KBs (GoFit) during college in 2006 and tried swinging and snatching them for fun while doing the Westside barbell conjugate methods of training for powerlifting. I got serious in 2012 trying to stay strong and conditioning in the military by learning everything thing I could from Steve cotter videos. I had the privilege of being mentored by Al Ciampa who taught me the swing and getup. From there I practiced for 6 years before I finally had the timing right to go to a SFG cert.

@ that’s quite the journey =)

@ Ha, yes I thought KBs would be better for growing older than heavy power lifts. What got you into Kettlebells Issac???

@@snagglejaw Great to hear🙌🏼, thank you for that. So many people argue morning over evening training, when in reality our endocrine system signals our bodies to respond to the stimulus we give it..ergo, just train when you can 🙏🏼🙏🏼

@@Ricky-Noll Amen, praise the Lord 🙌🏼

@@KirillBenIgor Do you mean the Lord God? I’m not sure if it was a typo?

@@Thekettlebelldude Your Joshua 24:15...

And Yes THE LORD, INRI

@@KirillBenIgor Yes people do notice, praise God for that. Some don’t like it and others do. I pray everyone hears the word and receives it, and it bears fruit in their lives. All the glory and praise goes to Jesus!

@@KirillBenIgor Definitely! As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. God bless 🙏🏼

@@improvingISAAC Issac I am sure someone like you with the dedication and discipline you have will exceed your goals. Remember, feel free to ask any questions. We can always modify. God bless 🙏🏼💪🏼

@ sounds good! I will definitely find something to do on those off days to get the heart rate up, but not tax the muscles too much. I am going to sign up for a 5k so that I am committed. I hope others can find this program useful as well since you spent a good amount of time on it. Thanks again! I would love to update you on my progress. Is it best to just comment again or do you have an email where I can write to you?

2 questions. 1st am I rolling a die for each exercise or will it be either a high or low intensity day based on one roll for both? And secondly the hops are only between EMOMs for the 2H swings and not between the auto regulated ABC correct? Thanks =)

@ Great questions. You role the die for each exercise. This way there is less chance of the exact same training volume for multiple days in a row. Also make sure you start with lower volume range during the first weeks/month of the programs. The hops are between the 2H Swings only.

@@improvingISAAC If you wouldn’t mind could you simply comment on this video and I’ll respond immediately. Yes definitely update me on any and all progress! I look forward to it!! 🙏🏼

@@truexhammertruex8559 I really do appreciate you! Also let me know if you have any questions.

@@N.E.A.H.ChillPraiseLofi Great question! The crawl helps your CNS build coordination within your muscles. This type of crawl demands that you intentionally link your mind to your arms, legs, and core. Too many time when people run, they lack coordination. Their body functions separately. With these type of crawls you will be forced to move your body as one unit. This yields massive carry over with running and injury prevention. God bless 🙏🏼

@@BhavikKochhar Let’s hope that never happens. 😳

@@improvingISAAC I have not tried it. I ran through years of simple and sinister training instead. The 10,000 sing challenge was by Dan John and probably a good thing to work toward but, the priority choice be consistency.

@@S.H.A.N.D.E.R Surrounded by machines lol For bigger arms, you must use compound movements. Presses like bench press, military press, dips; rows of all kinds, barbell curls, barbell extensions, and eat to grow, not to cut. Train arms directly twice a week.

@@MatthewGuarino-bi7hxAmen 🙏🏼 and God bless.

@@MatthewGuarino-bi7hx Amen and God bless 🙏🏼

@@Naturalyieldscompany Amen. God bless 🙏🏼

@@truexhammertruex8559 My pleasure. If you have more equipment, you can definitely throw in different exercises. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be more than happy to answer.

@@Thekettlebelldude I was wondering if you have already created a video for functional kettlebell core workout. Sorry if this is a redundant question, I'm new to your channel. thanks in advance and have a great day!

@ I did make a video on some great core exercises I’m using a KB, I would be happy to make another. Do you have any goal in mind? Are you working towards something particular?

That would be awesome. I'm not looking for six-pack abs, lol. I'm just trying to build a stronger core to protect my spine, and I'm very new to the kettlebell. I would really appreciate the advice. I will also go through more of your videos to continue to learn. Thanks again!

@@truexhammertruex8559 Great goal to have. I have had the same mindset for almost 2 decades. I’d be happy to help ya out. I’ll get started on the video. What equipment do you have?

@@RustyCog Much appreciated. I’ll definitely consider that for my next videos. Thanks 🙏🏼

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@Thanks man 🙏🏼

@@improvingISAAC Well said Issac. God gave us all ability (gifts) and as good stewards of His gifts, we need to put them to work, grow, develop and watch Him do what only He can do. 🙏🏼