Comments on: The Perfect Pair Kettlebell Workout

By: Christophe

Christophe — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 17:05:57 +0000

Hi Greg, Perfect Pair is one of my favourite workout when I don’t have enough time to do a whole workout.
My PR is 10’12 with a 24kg kettlebell and doing push ups with push bar.

Thanks for the tutorials and the wod !

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:31:09 +0000

In reply to sonja. I don't tend to advocate tracking calorie consumption because everyone responds differently, plus effective workouts use more calories after the workout rather than during due to EPOC (afterburn).

By: sonja

sonja — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 10:20:39 +0000

Hi, I started with this workout routine today. I use 16kg kettlebell and my time was 14 minutes. Do you maybe have some details on calorie consumption during this excersise?
I will certanly continue with this routine.

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:50:43 +0000

In reply to John. Hi John, Yes the Perfect pair workout can be performed every other day with a days rest in between but as with all exercise listen to your body. When you can complete the workout easily you can increase to the next sized weight. You certainly cannot perform swings from a chair. You may need to see your local kettlebell instructor to check your technique. Maybe you need to begin with bodyweight exercises first. All the best.

By: John

John — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:45:42 +0000

How often should you do this routine. Would it be best to do it 3 days a week and resting between days or should this routine be done five days a week straight maybe resting on the weekends? Also once this routine gets easier and I can complete it every time, should I increase the weight of the KB or add more reps? I have CMT which is a form of muscular distrophy. I can do the swings but it’s difficult on my knees. I don’t have any problems getting on the floor and doing the pushups. Can I do the swings from a chair and if so will it be as effective? I apologize for all of the questions I’m new to KB and I appreciate the help.

By: Dragan

Dragan — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:57:26 +0000

First day I was not able to finish the last two rounds, but the fifth day my total time was 7:55 with 16 kg kettlebell.

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:44:41 +0000

In reply to Jason Adler. Brilliant, well done Jason.

By: Jason Adler

Jason Adler — Fri, 13 May 2016 04:01:55 +0000

I’m a 20 year soldier and just completed my 1st iteration of the perfect pair with my 30lb KB in 9:22. I have to say that I wanted to die after the workout was complete, but it was an amazing workout. Next time will have to go up in weight.

By: Greg Brookes

Greg Brookes — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:30:12 +0000

In reply to Shirley. Well done Shirley and congratulations on your results!

By: Shirley

Shirley — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:22:01 +0000

Hello Greg, I added this into my daily exerciese, and did 24 times in last month, the change (especially my stomach) is very obvious, my waist is 2cm less…it’s a great and effective workout, thank you very much…. I will keep on doing this workout….I am 47 years old, female…Have a nice day !