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Kettlebell Challenge: The Secret Service Snatch Test

June 3, 2009

In the kettlebell world, there is no shortage of ways to test yourself. One of the most feared challenges is the Secret Service Snatch Test. The SSST is next on my own list of goals and I would love some company.
It isn’t complicated, but it is very difficult.
The rules

For men: snatch a 24kg [...]

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Kettlebells = Pain = Good

April 28, 2009

Five minutes of kettlebells snatches is an incredible test of willpower, strength, pain tolerance, and gag reflex.  The Tactical Strength Challenge gives you a chance to test them all in one hideous burst.  This dapper animal in the red shorts is my monstrous brother-in-law, Ben.  Notice my incredible referee skills.  I’m not sure where I [...]

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