|
Lets say I have 2 goals
1) doing 15 reps of the snatch with heaviest KB I can
2) doing the heaviest set of 5 of a double C&P I can
My question. To stay in good shape I bike and or run on the days I do not train KBs. These activities seem to minimally interfere with my recovery and getting stronger.
What if instead of running or biking, I just took a light KB and did lots of high reps swings.
Would the high reps swings (which are hitting the same muscle group I am asking to give me max power the next day) become weaker and more "endurance oriented?" in the long run? I know that initally there would be a weakening during a period of adjustment to the load, but what about in the long run?
In Hatfield's book "Power; a Scientific Approach" there is a long chapter on why high rep work will make you weaker, but the studies do not specifically address ballistic type work. And, contrary to what the studies say, I got stronger when I was doing a lot of long sled dragging sessions so I am open to suggestions on what alternative types of conditioning work people have done with KBs that will not interfere with developing max strength.
Also what can be said for Cotter and David W who do these amazing marathons of training yet continue to get stronger with the big bells? Or my buddy Steve B on the forum who when from 45 to 72 non stop right hand reps with the 24kg while doubleing his 48kg snatch reps too?
|
