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The advanced course has evolved into what can only be described as a 'fantastic days training'. The key focus on the advanced course is to teach trainers the art of kettlebell sport lifting. But on top of that we also look at how to make the body perform better and introduce some of the odd lifts. We used to think that this course was slightly easier than the first one. However, once again, we have been quickly reminded that it's not! The trainers that came on the course were pushed hard all day, performing timed sets, over and over again.
In this course we introduced the sport lifts and got the guys doing some long sets. I was very impressed with everyone's efforts to dig in and complete so many sets. I hate to think how much time they had under those bells across the day!
I had my own little challenge to attempt, which you may have heard about. Since getting a 48kg bell I've been attempting to hit 48 1 arm jerks, the most I've got to was 30 at Trojans lifting club. After having a bad 3 weeks of training I wasn't too confident about even getting near that. However with the help of a few onlookers (thanks guys) I ended up getting 33. I'm still aiming for 48, but it's going to take some more time.
One of the aims of the advanced course is to increase the popularity of kettlebell sport training. Although it was a hard day, I hope I managed to get a few of them up for competing and getting involved in the Trojans Lifting Club.
So what did the guys do on the course?

• Worked on the technique of moving the bell through the hands
• The rack position and overhead position
• 1 Arm Jerks, we did 3 timed sets
• 2 Arm Jerks, we did 2 timed sets
• 1 Arm Swings, we did a couple of timed sets
• Snatch, we did a couple of timed sets
• Gave the long cycle a go.
• Tried some of the odd lifts, 2 hands anyhow/bent press/bottoms up press etc.

Thanks to all the guys from coming to the coming to the course, it's always good to see EKI's again. Train hard and I hope to see you at the Trojans soon!!
For more info on what the Trojans is all about go to:
http://www.olfeducation.com/resource/25/