I was recently told by a Millennial that he “didn’t give a sh*t” how much he could military press…
He just wanted to “look like he worked out.”
And just yesterday I got an email from a customer who was appreciative of getting a stronger, more muscular upper body, but…
He’s embarrassed by the stomach bulge under his t-shirt.
And even though I’ve always been fascinated with strength, I get it.
I want to be strong and muscular, but…
I also don’t want to have a belly.
I don’t know about you, but I think at the end of the day, there’s a point of diminishing returns if you still have nothing “to show” for all your hard work.
So, since we’re all different…
Different backgrounds…
Different strengths and weaknesses and injury histories…
Different kettlebell skill levels and access to KBs…
And even different motivation levels…
I thought I’d give you 3 different options so you could pick the best choice for you to get rid of the “stomach bulge” if you wanted to.
OPTION 1: RAPID
Expectation: 10-20 pounds in a 30 day period.
Your sole focus here is to get the fat off and you understand that it will require adopting a near-borderline obsession. Hard work doesn’t scare you one bit.
You understand the “only easy day was yesterday” and are willing to “do what it takes.”
You’re good with reorganizing aspects of your life - food, training, recovery -
To strip off fat as fast as possible.
You’re willing to embrace “best practices” like:
[+] Training near daily
[+] Changing and measuring your food consumption
[+] Eliminating detrimental habits, like excessive alcohol
[+] Implement recovery practices
Program Recommendations:
Kettlebell Burn EXTREME!
https://salutis.kartra.com/page/D9h108
29 days long
6 days a week
20-25 minutes per session
Rapid fat loss nutrition plan included
Recovery plan included
OPTION 2: KINDA FAST
Expectation: 1.5 to 2 pounds per week
You’re a hard worker and want to get the fat off, but you’re not willing to go “all in” like you’d have to with the “RAPID” version.
You understand you’ll need to be [more] consistent and/or focused with your training.
You understand you should make better food choices - watch what you eat, and cut back on junk food.
How many changes you’re willing to make and your consistency determines how “fast” is fast for you.
[+] Train 3-5 days a week
[+] Eat “clean” and be aware of portion size
[+] Eliminating detrimental habits, like excessive alcohol
[+] Optional: Implement recovery practices
Program Recommendations:
Kettlebell Burn 2.0
https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-burn/
16-week Strength & Conditioning Program (4x 4-week phases)
3 days a week
45 minute sessions
Customizable nutrition program
Single KB exercises: Turkish Get Up, Clean + Press, Get Up Sit Up, Row, Goblet Squat, Front Squat, Swing, Snatch
Kettlebell Burn: RELOADED
https://sks.groovepages.com/kettlebell
16-week Strength & Conditioning Program (4x 4-week phases)
6 days a week
10-30 minute sessions
Customizable nutrition program
Single KB exercises: Turkish Get Up, Clean + Press, Get Up Sit Up, Row, Goblet Squat, Front Squat, Swing, Snatch
Kettlebell HARD!
https://cart.chasingstrength.com/hard3b
Double kettlebell complexes and chains
35+ programs (varying length: 6-12 weeks)
3 days a week
10-30 minute sessions
Double KB exercises: Swing, Front Squat, Press, Push Press, Jerk, Snatch, Renegade Row, High Pull
Kettlebell MAXIMORUM
https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/
12-week Strength & Conditioning Program (2x 6-week phases)
4 days a week
20-30 minute training sessions
Double Clean + Press, Double Front Squat, Snatch
3 Nutrition Programs
Specialized Warm up / Cool Down included
Restoration protocols included
OPTION 3: “STEADY-AS-SHE-GOES”
Expectation: 2 to 5 pounds per month.
You’re a hard worker and want to get the fat off, but you’re not really willing to change anything about your nutrition.
You just want to train / workout and that’s it.
[+] Train 3-5 days a week
[+] Don’t eat like a condemned man at his last meal
Program Recommendations:
‘THE GIANT’
https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oWP219
5x Strength & Conditioning Programs
4 weeks each
3 days a week
20-30 minute training sessions
Clean + Press
‘THE GIANT X’ - Minimalist Variety
https://salutis.kartra.com/page/giant-x
3x Strength & Conditioning Programs
8 weeks each
3 days a week
20-30 minute training sessions
Clean + Press, Clean + Push Press, See-Saw Press
The King-Sized Killer
https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk2
3x Strength & Conditioning Programs
9 weeks each
3 days a week
20 minute training sessions
Snatch
Kettlebell GHFL
https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-ghfl-4/
GOAL: Get rid of stomach fat
12-week program
3 days a week
3 program choices: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
20 minutes a day
Any one of those plans will work for you, based upon your expectation and output levels.