Comments on: Kettlebell Pyramid Workouts: Build Strength, Endurance and Power

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Sat, 23 May 2020 08:29:02 +0000

In reply to Christo. Hello Christo, You can keep the reps as they are and then increase the weight once you can complete all the reps. Choose a weight that challenges you so you cannot complete all the reps and then push to complete 1 more rep each workout.

By: Christo

Christo — Wed, 20 May 2020 07:52:00 +0000

Hello Greg,
You are the 1st person who introduced me this kettle bell tool. It is very interesting. In the Countdown Pyramid Workouts method to attain the both fat loss and strength training should we increase the weights gradually by decreasing the rep range ?
Thank you.

By: Reed

Reed — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 02:19:33 +0000

Wow Greg, I so appreciate this informative layout. I love kettlebells and pyramids and combining them as you’ve done will help lots of us! If only I could master the turkish get up! Reed

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:24:56 +0000

In reply to Colin Stringer. Good question Colin, yes you can take a short rest after each round but ultimately you should try and complete the entire workout as quickly as possible with good technique. If you time how long it takes to complete you can work on beating your time each time. Enjoy!

By: Colin Stringer

Colin Stringer — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:46:13 +0000

Hi Greg

Many thanks for these workouts. A gym close to mine is closing for three months so mine is getting very busy. I was looking for a workout that can be completed in a small space and without waiting for equipment to come free. I want to lose fat so I will alternate between the two fat loss routines. I’ve already done the climbing pyramid though I could not do the full 30 seconds for some exercises towards the end of the pyramid. I found it useful to take a pen and paper as this stopped me losing my place and allowed me to record repetitions and weight in the rest periods so I can track progress.

One question – on the count down pyramid should I rest between circuits and if so for how long? It does not look as hard as the climbing pyramid but I guess I’ll find out when I’ve done it.

Once again many thanks

Colin

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:31:46 +0000

In reply to Carolina. Thanks Carolina, you are very kind. I'm pleased that the workouts and tutorials are helping you reach your goals. Let me know if you need anything further.

By: Carolina

Carolina — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:40:57 +0000

Hi Greg, I love all your tutorials They are great and you explain very clear.
I have bought two of your books and they have helped me to make big progress with the KB and fitness in general
Thank you very much for your help and congratulations. You are a professional?

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 08:33:12 +0000

In reply to alan maxwell. Hi Alan, it is very important that you use the opposite arm as the leg planted, as I demonstrate, otherwise you don't stimulate the natural cross body muscular sling system. The body is naturally connected via shoulder to opposite hip hence why this format is important. The same connection happens during the Turkish Get Up so you will find if you struggle with the Get Up you will struggle with the Single Leg Deadlift and vice versa. It's a very important exercises for core rotation.

By: alan maxwell

alan maxwell — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:15:53 +0000

Great work. I really enjoy your workouts/tutorials. I notice on your single leg deadlift you hold the bell on the leg that goes back..I have seen others load the side that stays planted. Is one as good as the other? or does one have advantage over the other or just personal preference?

Thanks again.

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:58:01 +0000

In reply to Elan. Brilliant, pleased you liked it Elan and found it useful.