Will do! Do me a favour, and help me spread the word - by sharing the videos you find with others who might also benefit. Would mean a lot to me. - Jesse
Reverse ladders are awesome! It really depends on the individual, the exercise in question, and that person's strength profile. I use, and recommend, both :)
Hi! I am kettlebell beginner and I still dont understand why I should use ladder system. I have big gym experience in the past and I think gym’s system is just easier to understand and execute. For example, lets take KB press. I can use this ladder 1, 2, 3, 4 reps for 1 ladder - 10 reps. 2 ladders - 20 reps. But I also can use classic 5x4 or 4x5 from gym = 20 reps. If I can do 5 reps with lets say 24 kg, why I should do 1 or 2 reps and rest? And after first ladder with 1, 2, 3, 4 reps I do again 1, 2… Looks like wasting of time and my resources, isnt it?
Great question! Ladder training is a great way to ingrain perfect technique, as you can accumulate more total sets. 5x5 = 25 reps - 5 opportunities to solidify your form. 2 ladders of 1,2,3,4 gives you 8 sets. It's not only about more volume, it's about more quality reps. Also, when doing ladders, you can lift heavier than you can compared to 5x5 as it (should be) closer to your 1RM. Lastly, how do you bell up doing 5x5...? Answer: Decrease reps (1,2,3) while using a heavier weight (28kg) It's very hard to do the same set x rep scheme without dropping the reps. If you're worried about wasting time doing ladders, make your technique more efficient. You'll be able to lift heavier weights with less effort - meaning you can get more work done in less time.
@@FullaSC I have only 16, 24 and 32 kg KBs, so there is no 28… Can work only with 24 to improve. But I get ur idea with higher quality of reps in ladders.
@@Maasd4m all the more reason to do ladders. You're much more likely to progress from 16 to 24, or 24 to 32 with ladders than straight sets of 5x5. Give them a shot, rest enough but not too much, and focus on movement efficiency. You'll be more precise with your movement and gain more strength.
Love the break down. Thank you!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Keep the videos coming
Will do!
Do me a favour, and help me spread the word - by sharing the videos you find with others who might also benefit.
Would mean a lot to me.
- Jesse
How about reverse ladders?
Reverse ladders are awesome!
It really depends on the individual, the exercise in question, and that person's strength profile.
I use, and recommend, both :)
@@FullaSC I like reverse ladders because they help you to finish strong - physically and psychologically.
@@Andy-828. I 100% agree!
Hi!
I am kettlebell beginner and I still dont understand why I should use ladder system.
I have big gym experience in the past and I think gym’s system is just easier to understand and execute.
For example, lets take KB press. I can use this ladder 1, 2, 3, 4 reps for 1 ladder - 10 reps. 2 ladders - 20 reps. But I also can use classic 5x4 or 4x5 from gym = 20 reps.
If I can do 5 reps with lets say 24 kg, why I should do 1 or 2 reps and rest? And after first ladder with 1, 2, 3, 4 reps I do again 1, 2…
Looks like wasting of time and my resources, isnt it?
Great question! Ladder training is a great way to ingrain perfect technique, as you can accumulate more total sets.
5x5 = 25 reps - 5 opportunities to solidify your form.
2 ladders of 1,2,3,4 gives you 8 sets. It's not only about more volume, it's about more quality reps.
Also, when doing ladders, you can lift heavier than you can compared to 5x5 as it (should be) closer to your 1RM.
Lastly, how do you bell up doing 5x5...?
Answer: Decrease reps (1,2,3) while using a heavier weight (28kg)
It's very hard to do the same set x rep scheme without dropping the reps.
If you're worried about wasting time doing ladders, make your technique more efficient. You'll be able to lift heavier weights with less effort - meaning you can get more work done in less time.
@@FullaSC I have only 16, 24 and 32 kg KBs, so there is no 28…
Can work only with 24 to improve. But I get ur idea with higher quality of reps in ladders.
@@Maasd4m all the more reason to do ladders. You're much more likely to progress from 16 to 24, or 24 to 32 with ladders than straight sets of 5x5.
Give them a shot, rest enough but not too much, and focus on movement efficiency. You'll be more precise with your movement and gain more strength.