I'm back! With Complexes!

Friends! I apologize for the terrible lack of posts, and by lack, I mean none. I don't really have a reason for not continuing to post, other than my computer busting a few months ago. I just purchased a new one, and everything is now right in the world!

I want to take some time to talk about kettlebell complexes. The idea behind a complex is basically doing multiple excercises with multiple reps, and counting all these as a single set. For example, a single set could include 5 two handed swings, followed by 5 high pulls, and finished by 5 snatches. The workout could consist of doing 3 sets of the mentioned complex, or completing as many sets of the complex within a given time frame.

These style of workouts are great for building endurance, stamina, and working your cardiovascular system. Alternating exercises that hit both the upper extremities, and lower extremities, allows you to move the blood around your body, providing a window for muscle recovery, while continuing to train.

Training with complexes is a great way to blast your body quickly and effectively. These style of workouts typically last 20 - 25 minutes, depending on the intensity. The last complex I trained with looked like this:

• 5 one arm swings
• 5 cleans
• 5 high pulls
• 5 snatches
• 5 clean / jerks

I completed 3 sets of this complex, followed by a good stretching routine, involving some yoga and static stretches. Check it!


I'm going to really pick it up with my posts, so stay tuned! I'm venturing down some untraveled roads with training, and I am going to share most of my workouts!

Train safe!