The methodology I present in this book is the result of many years of work. It was first published in 2015 as part of my university thesis and only contained 47 pages. What you currently hold in your hands is the updated and expanded second edition. Where the first edition sought to
present a general description of the most modern and effective training methods for kettlebell sport, this current edition now provides the specific details of each of these training methods. Each topic is described in depth with accompanying graphics and illustrations that are meant to serve as an additional learning aid.
Also included in this second edition are ready-to-implement beginner training programs for all three kettlebell sport exercises (Jerk, Snatch, and Long Cycle). I’ve also added advanced training program templates based on my most successful training cycles during my competitive career. Another significant addition is that I’ve divided this book into two main parts.
Part I tackles the nuts and bolts of programming, beginning with a brief history of how the modern training methods came to be. It also outlines the general training principles that underlie a rational kettlebell sport program. Afterwards, I discuss in-depth the actual methodology I use for constructing and arranging the different training elements. By the end of this section, you will be able to form a coherent and logical kettlebell sport program that you can use in your own training.
Part II contains an elaborate self-analysis of my own results during my career and is aimed to provide the reader with a general impression of how I applied my methodology to my own lifting. My hope is that my reflections can serve as a useful example of how you can analyze your own progress so that you can make better decisions that will improve your chances of success in kettlebell sport.
The intention of this book is to provide you with all the basic tools and foundational knowledge that will allow you to create a personalized and effective kettlebell sport program for yourself and for your students.
I’m certain that this will not be the last edition of my training methodology book. For now, I humbly present to you my most up-to-date collection and explanation of my training methods.