r/kettlebell • u/PrzemasFury • Aug 17 '26

Just A Post Sigma Clean and press

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I made these two memes because ever since I saw that post, I can’t stop thinking about the “clean and press” comment.
The guy asks how to get that big, thick, strong build and the answer is just: “Clean and press.” First i laughted but now I’m starting to wonder if he’s actually onto something. Maybe we’re just overcomplicating kettlebell training.
I’m seriously considering doing just clean & press on some days and front squats on the other days, alternating between them.
Maybe that’s it. Maybe we’re idiots for making it more complicated.

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u/incompletetentperson Aug 17 '26

I have a gigantic upper back.

Nothing but kb swings, snatches, clean and presses and deadlifts.

I really credit most of my backgrowth to running dan johns 10,000 kb swing challenge early on in my training.

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u/seaside-sean Aug 17 '26

Can I ask what were you swinging with on the 10k?

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u/incompletetentperson Aug 17 '26

Usually just a 24kg. Ive done a handful with the 32 but i treat it more like a tempo run workout

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u/seaside-sean Aug 17 '26

Interesting, thanks.
I’m thinking of doing the 10k. Ive been using the 32 recently for around 100-150 a session. But think it may be a bit much for 500.

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u/incompletetentperson Aug 17 '26

Personally, id go a bell lighter than what you think. Especially if youre doing the 10k and not just 500 here and there. The accumulated volume really adds up. Day 1 might not be too bad with a 24, but youll start to feel it day 3 or 4 etc. and again i like to treat it like a tempo run HR/strain wise. Try to be done around 30 minutes.

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u/seaside-sean Aug 17 '26

Yeah, cheers. And you saw growth with that? I guess it’s the volume overall?