How Combine Kettlebells With Old-School Calisthenics  

I used to do barbell and calisthenics, then sandbags and calisthenics, and for the last year I have been doing kettlebells, calisthenics, and sandbags. It is such a great combo and they each seem to fill in the holes of the other.

I like it. I’ve been doing S&S for three months with incredible results. But also wanted to add some calisthenics and diversity. I think this hits the spot. Thanks for the inspiration

I am a fan!! Thank you

Great tutorial, skills, and gym.

Thx for this super vidéo!!

Thank you for sharing 👍 Calistenics and training in general is best outdoors , fresh air and good motivation also in winter 😄☃️ Greetings from Leipzig Germany 🇰🇿🇪🇺🌻 Отлично 👍

Coach Louka, this is the first time I have watched one of your videos. You are an excellent teacher and an amazing athlete. I subscribed 1 min into this video, lol. I will be seeking your content out in the future. Thank you, very much great video, excellent content!

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: [00:00] 🏋️ Combine kettlebells with old-school calisthenics - You can combine kettlebells with old-school calisthenics to create a well-rounded fitness routine. [01:36] 🏋️ Alternate between kettlebells and calisthenics - Alternate between kettlebells and calisthenics three times a week, focusing on calisthenics and doing kettlebells for maintenance. [02:19] 🏋️ Focus on the big exercises - For calisthenics, focus on the big exercises: push-ups, pull-ups, pistols, handstands, hanging leg raises, and back bridges. [03:01] 🏋️ Push-ups or dips - For the pushing movement, you can do push-ups or dips. [05:05] 🏋️ Inverted rows or pull-ups - For the pulling movement, you can do inverted rows or pull-ups. [06:29] 🏋️ Pistol squats or airborne lunges - For the lower body, you can do pistol squats or airborne lunges. [07:30] 🏋️ Handstand push-ups - For the handstand, you can do handstand holds against the wall or handstand push-ups if you have the strength. [08:06] 🏋️ Hanging leg raises - You can also add hanging leg raises to your routine. [08:33] 🏋️ Back bridges - You can also add back bridges to your routine, but be mindful and use the proper progressions as they can be challenging. [10:00] 🏋️ Sample program - Here is a sample program: [10:18] 🏋️ Focus on calisthenics - When alternating between kettlebells and calisthenics, focus on calisthenics and do kettlebells for maintenance. [11:00] 🏋️ Exercises for each session [11:26] 🏋️ Sets and reps [11:40] 🏋️ Holds [12:08] 🏋️ Benefits of training with calisthenics and kettlebells [12:22] 🏋️ Why train with calisthenics and kettlebells Made with HARPA AI

I came across this video by accident (randomly looking through Louka's content because it's good stuff). Funny thing though, I was looking to do same but different and had come up with something similar thta I just started doing. Planned out for the next 24 weeks... 4 days per week making my own program based on CC(1+2)+S&S. I warm up with Scott Sonnon's Warrior Wellness. Day1 KB Swings 10x10, HS Pushup, Squat, Leg Raises Day2 TGU 10 in 10 Minutes, Pullup, Pushup, Calves every day finish with Bridge, L-Sit, Seated Twist I starting the KB with 16kg (I've completed S&S Timeless with 40KG in the past) and it should end with 32KG in the last week. CC starting with Level1 exercises, will only progress to the next level if I meet the requirements. Not sure where I'll end up.

Nice

I don't recall Pavel instructing to do S&S twice a week if doing barbell training so I would be curious if that is in the 2nd edition or just something I've overlooked since I last read my first edish of S&S. Well I started adding Danny Kavadlo's Hybrid Strength Training protocol (two weeks ago when it was released) from his newest book to my S&S doing his program the prescribed 3x/week which is both kettlebell & bodyweight work,m & the S&S on my "off days", & am loving it.

Convict Condioning & Simple/Sinister. This sounds great.

Anyone try the program for 4-6 weeks? Would love your thoughts? About 15 years ago i went from out of shape to the Convict Conditioning program and it did wonders. The KB addition looks like a great way to improve upon it.

Question: Can all six exercises be done on the same day/2 or 3 times a week, if so, how many sets/reps per exercise? OR Do this A/B workout Mon/Tues and Thur/Fri? Also, could you add exercises and/or practice lightly all exercises daily for only one set to about 50% to 75% ? More Convict Conditioning or other calisthenic book content!Great video!

So is S&S for Tue and Thurs? On you just need to get it done 2 a week ? Can it be done on the Calesenics days ?

Couch Louka, thank you for the sharing this awasome workout!!! I have two question. 1) Do I do for example session (A) pushups as many reps as possibe x3 - 5 sets and move to the next exercise or do I in cycle pushups -> pullups -> bridge and then repet x3 -5 sets? 2) How long should I have break between exercises and how long between sets? Thank you.

A very interesting workout. One question: How many maximum repetitions of an exercise should we do before moving on to a harder variation?

Who makes those dips bars for a squat rack?!

I'm curious about ideas on how to combine kettlebells with traditional baseball strength training

Is S&S (2x per week) + calisthenics i.e rings (3x per week) better then Q&D + calisthenics with rings? Specifically for bjj and Muay Thai

Hello, i have a question, how can combine if i have only 3 or 4 days? thank you

Thanks for the video Louka! Calisthenics still good thing to do...i know people that get fat and start talking about gym...that's like majority of my age group. No calisthenics and walking. Don't know why. This is good stuff you're demonstrating . One the side note: S&S has a magic hard to explain to people. Not saying it's the best program, i just love it. I get the point that people think S&S is a religion. Maybe it is? Opinions guys and girls!

how is it that your body dont swing when you do the leg raise? my body keeps moving?

So is the bridge a hold, or should I do repetitions with it?

I also started callisthenics in prison :D

Is there a way to invert it? Like focus on building the kettlebell volume and work maintenance level on the calisthenics?

Actually sthenos = mental strength, courage, endurance, the ability to last I believe vigor is a better translation than strength (if I understand vigor's meaning) I am Greek, u are American... Does vigor sound right to you?? ✌️🤟

How do you "POWER BREATHE"???

What did you go to prison for?

Pelease translate your book to spanish!

Convict Conditioning is BS. If you want to read something about how convicts train based in truth. Checkout Hardcore Fitness by Steven Hansen, and Felon Fitness by Trey Teufel & William S. Kroger.