if I get to snatch the beast just once, I'll be very happy..

Sadly, there will always be these posers and wannabes who will have something negative to say. That's just the way life is

Both organizations have a wealth of knowledge to offer to whoever attends their course.

It will boil down to which will suit you and your personality best.

I have friends from both sides and...

Next best thing to do for now: look if you can get an FMS screen and try touching base with an RKC via email once you get that screen done. Also, if you can go to a rehab doctor to get a list of...

Have you consulted with an RKC, got a screen as well?

I actually enjoy having a "sturctured randomness" it keeps things fun but you are still heading towards the goal

Well put. No program or system is perfect and we all have room for improvement

Used it a few years back, its pretty solid and its a good way to give the gym rats what they want without compromising quality

We did this before lunch at my RKC weekend.. to call it a smoker is a grave understatement

Do you load the clean/rack before pressing??

I use a version of IF

I'd definitely look into your eating habits for fatloss

The fact you will be surrounded by a lot of smart, motivated and helpful people that alone will give you your money's worth.

the price most people see is but the surface the true value is seen...

Both of you give valid details let us also consider that everytime we take in food, it can also signal the brain to give a hormonal response which can also tie up to our sympathetic and...

good stuff

Definitely Christine its about getting to the point where you feel all sets feel smooth and almost effortless.

don't base it on the number of sets but rather how did you perform those sets

to quote a student of mine: SRS rocks

that whole weekend was full of awesome.. honored to have been part of it..

Mabuhay.. Mark "the little guy"

^ I do the same except I also SRS pullups and military press

Remember that learning to pack in the tension is a small detail that can make or break a pistol, especially on the way down

when in doubt, start with the basics: swings and getups.. you can add the "cool" stuff later on

do you squeeze your glutes and abs at the top of the movement??

I assume you're based in Asia?? if so, what country?

The PM has variants as well ( The Iron Tamer's Furnace is one) as long as you are focusing on swings and getups, you can make your own versions as well..

just focus on practicing as much as...

Just a friendly reminder people, one RKC principle is "strength before conditioning"

so in order to get your snatch numbers up or shave time off your snatch test, practice heavier swings and...

Feel free to try out the rep scheme I used :) are you preparing for the RKC??

Got 4:40 although I used a different rep scheme (9-8-8-7-7-6-5)

took 1-2 breaths at the top as needed and set the bell down after the second set of 8 and the second set of 7

Got really intrigued and took this for a test drive: I did a 2 minute drill and got 50 9-8-8 in 1:56.. Tomorrow, I'll see how this goes for the full 5 minutes

do you mean putting the bell down or resting at the top??

I always wondered about resting at the top if it was more beneficial than putting the bell down.. sorry for the ignorant question :)

Try looking up kettlebell burn and Charles Staley's EDT