I recently earned rank V in the one arm long cycle. I have not been practicing the one arm long cycle at all lately, but it really is a great movement. Nico Rithner, Adam Glass, Scott Sonnon, and Steve Cotter have all said words to the effect that if you only do one kettlebell lift, make it this one. This is a great assistance lift, and a good workout in itself. USA Kettlebell Lifting uses the one arm clean and jerk as a competition and ranking lift, and a quick look at the ranking records indicates that this is one of the most popular lifts for beginners. No wonder. With this lift you can train the pulling muscles, the pushing muscles, the rack and lockout positions, hip and ankle extension, grip, and cardio endurance. All the basic kettlebell skills are present in the clean and jerk. Why have I been overlooking this lift?
I think I'll use this as an assistance lift for the snatch, since the clean is a pull similar to the first stage of the snatch, and the lockout is the same as in the snatch. My next rank attempt will require 43 reps per arm. Hopefully, it will come soon!
As always, Nico Rithner sends out a very classy rank certificate.
I think I'll use this as an assistance lift for the snatch, since the clean is a pull similar to the first stage of the snatch, and the lockout is the same as in the snatch. My next rank attempt will require 43 reps per arm. Hopefully, it will come soon!
As always, Nico Rithner sends out a very classy rank certificate.
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