@Friedrich - Genuine LOL, my friend! It’s really those 50-rep sets that did my in: My forearms were pumped and burning!
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2.5K(-ish) Swing Challenge - Day 1 of 5
Sunday - 01 March 2026
Workout: Easy conditioning, 1915-1945 (30 minutes)
Walk - 30 minutes
Done!
Also, those swings were with a 28-kg bell, and all the press reps were at 155 lbs—pretty happy with all of that, actually.
Tomorrow we swing & dip!
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Just caught up on here, not enough likes for all the PRs and awesomeness congrats on being a beast!
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@alex_uk - Thanks, mate! It was a good run, and part of me misses it already.
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2.5K(-ish) Swing Challenge - Day 2 of 5
Monday - 02 March 2026
Workout: Swing & dip, 0930-1025 (55 minutes)
5 rounds of:
a) 10 swing, 2 dip
b) 15 swing, 3 dip
c) 25 swing, 5 dip
d) 50 swing
Time: 44:38
Swings: 1000/2500(-ish)
Okay, that sucked less—it’s amazing how quickly the body adapts!
Swings are still at 28 kg, dips were at 90 lbs. Today’s 50-rep sets were definitely easier: My forearms were still burning and my HR was still in the low 170s by the end, but they didn’t cripple me quite like yesterday.
Still moving way more slowly than I’d like, though. I’m not chasing the Time Dragon here—I just want to put in the work—but I have some kind of goal in my head of starting a new round every 8 minutes. I’m clearly falling short of that at the moment!
Also, there’s so much more I want to say about God Sven is a Beast, about my choice to do the 10K Swing Kettlebell Workout for 5 days here, and about what my next month of training might look like, but I’m just short on time… I’ll try to revisit all of that if I get a chance.
For now, though: Onward and upward!
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Hell yeah man!! Very nice PR’s!!
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@george220 - Thank you! It had been so long for many of them, I was beginning to wonder if I was still capable—but consistent effort over the past several months did the trick!
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2.5K(-ish) Swing Challenge - Day 2 of 5
Monday - 02 March 2026
Workout: Easy conditioning, 1930-2000 (30 minutes)
Walk - 30 minutes
It never ceases to amaze me just how good walking makes me feel—especially after dinner! I mean, the bike is convenient and serves its purpose and all, but it’s still fundamentally different.
Also, it’s worth noting I’m doing PSMF along with these kettlebell workouts. There are a number of reasons for this choice, but primary among them is the fact that the energy demands are significantly lower than what I got up to during that recent anchor, so it’s a convenient time to drop the calories way, way back.
In any case, here’s what my days look like:
- Two scoops of Metabolic Drive in water for breakfast.
- Two scoops of Metabolic Drive in water immediately following training (that’s been true for ages).
- Two scoops of Metabolic Drive in water at some point in the mid-/late-afternoon.
- HSM family dinner—meat, more meat, and some veggies.
- One scoop of Metabolic Drive in plain Greek yogurt before bed (that’s also been true for quite awhile now).
I also drink black coffee throughout the day—but that’s been true even longer than post-workout shakes and whatnot!
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Going to try that today. In the T-ransformation thread I’ve seen talk of OMAD (one meal a day) and maybe I need to try that from time to time. I like to feel full. It helps me understand that I don’t need to eat anything else. But if I just eat enough then I find myself snacking. I may even snack on healthy foods but it’s still snacking.
I don’t have Metabolic Drive but looked at it and saw it’s a blend of the usual whey and casein. I have a casein blend at home so I’ll see if that can help with the ‘full’ feeling. I’ve noticed that regular whey protein shakes don’t stick with me for long.
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@Frank_C - I’ve done OMAD—often by accident due to schedule, etc., but sometimes on purpose—essentially doing a coffee fast until dinner. It’s not troublesome, but I swear it doesn’t work for me. The simple addition of a few shakes makes all the difference, in my experience: I honestly think the Metabolic Drive shakes keep my metabolism from shutting down. Plus, they’re super tasty!
I experienced this as well, and in fact, it’s why I abandoned protein shakes altogether for quite awhile: I was using a non-Biotest whey-only powder that had a ton of protein per serving, but it just shot through me like water. I discovered I much preferred the feeling of satiety I get from whole food, so I made it a point to eat rather than drink my calories.
But it was during Super Squats (I think) that I re-introduced the protein shakes—in the form of Metabolic Drive—because I was having a hard time getting enough calories. And let me tell you: The whey/casein blend makes all the difference!
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2.5K(-ish) Swing Challenge - Day 3 of 5
Tuesday - 03 March 2026
Workout: Swing & squat, 0905-0950 (45 minutes)
5 rounds of:
a) 10 swing, 1 front squat
b) 15 swing, 2 front squat
c) 25 swing, 3 front squat
d) 50 swing
Time: 38:00
Swings: 1500/2500(-ish)
That’s adaptation in action!
Really pleased with how everything moved today: 28-kg swings, 185-lbs front squats. Started a new round every 6 minutes—or just over, really—and let myself meander through the last one. That said, I wasn’t really pushing the time on purpose today, I was just moving more quickly than I have been, I guess.
re: adaptation. I love the progression I’ve experienced in 3 days here. Day 1 my forearms were just screaming for mercy DURING the work, but were fine afterwards. I woke up on Day 2, and it was like, “Hello, posterior chain!” But all of the work was smooth and, though hard, I found a groove. Today I woke up and discovered not only my PC, but my yoke as well, and the actual work was not only smooth and grooved, but it was fast as well!
Being consciously aware of your progress while you’re progressing—and having all of that happen in a very short span of time—really is an awesome feeling!
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I wouldn’t know anymore.
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Yea, I get what you are,saying.
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2.5K(-ish) Swing Challenge - Day 3 of 5
Tuesday - 03 March 2026
Workout: Easy conditioning, 2100-2130 (30 minutes)
Walk - 30 minutes
What a day!
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2.5K(-ish) Swing Challenge - Day 4 of 5
Wednesday - 04 March 2026
Workout: Swing & chin, 0900-0950 (50 minutes)
5 rounds of:
a) 10 swing, 1 chin-up
b) 15 swing, 2 chin-up
c) 25 swing, 3 chin-up
d) 50 swing
Time: 43:32
Swings: 2000/2500(-ish)
Today was the first day I’m only 99.9% confident in my rep count: My mind began to wander during the last round, but I think I did them all…
Regardless, everything I have to do over the next 48 hours is going to be done under some form of duress, so I was purposefully not moving with urgency here this morning. My goal was to just do the work, and do it well. I accomplished that much, at least, even if I started to lose focus in that last round.
Swings at 28 kg again, chins at 45 lbs. Everything moved well, but my grip was tested today more so than yesterday—that’d be the chin-ups, of course. My pace was decent in the end, particularly if you factor getting in and out of the belt—it’s on par with how I did during the swing-&-dip workout on Monday.
The only question is: How much is my doubt about that last round going to stick in my craw?
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2.5K(-ish) Swing Challenge - Day 4 of 5
Wednesday - 04 March 2026
Workout: Being an idiot Swing & chin + easy conditioning, 1935-1950 + 2020-2050 (15 + 30 minutes)
Before dinner:
2 rounds of:
a) 10 swing, 1 chin-up
b) 15 swing, 2 chin-up
c) 25 swing, 3 chin-up
d) 50 swing
Time: 11:20
Then, after dinner:
Walk - 30 minutes
I mean, we all kinda knew those extra rounds were gonna happen, right?
Somehow, miraculously, I found myself alone with 20 minutes on my hands before dinner and I wasn’t about to dive back into work, so… Why not?
It’s probably going to be another late night, but just hang on tight—we’re almost there!
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If I can still find a way to hit as PR you have no excuse. LOL
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Damn straight, dude!
I kid you not: I saw the video of you deadlifting in your log entry for today, and I said to myself, “Damn, I want to look like Simo when I grow up.”
And, mate, let me tell you: I was only half-joking.
You really are one of this site’s prime examples of just where it is that consistentcy and effort will take you.
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You’re too kind mate. But you hit the nail squarely on the head. Consistent effort over time and keeping it simple is really the only secret. Well that and being a bit mad like @T3hPwnisher helps too.
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