The Long Cycle
Maya practicing the Long Cycle as defined by the World Kettlebell Club.
1. Swing action: back
2. Swing action: forward
3. Rack position (completion of the Clean)
4-5. Double dip action: dip from rack position, pushing the kettlebells out of the rack position with leg drive, finishing with arms locked and legs bent
6. Final fixation: legs and arms at full lockout (completion of the Jerk)
I have to say the technique is right on point here.
awesome! And the photo progression is great too!
Maya, again proving you are one hot mama, there’s just no stopping you!
Funny thing is women don’t do the two-arm longcycle in competition (yet), but I was trying to see if I could keep up with this little guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9J61y1WBV4
Yeah right, of course the answer is heck no!!!
that video is no joke! my lord!
Oh my goodness! That little boy was off the hook! Maya, before we know it you will be smoking this little boy. : )
I think Mateo will be able to do that without breaking a sweat once he gets a little bigger given his genetic excellence!
you’re so bad ass Maya! I don’t know if I am ready to dual wield yet though.
Nice rack.
LOL! In order to come close to that little guy, I would have to jerk two papa bells 15 times… and even that is not enough to cover my current body weight. :-O
Oh my, They should not make children in communist countries DO THAT!
However, Maya if you wear those super-cool shorts while jerking 2 bells….well that’s another story! (I’m still impressed. ) By the way, I’m all for equal rights but let’s stick with one bell.
Maya, you need a pair of shorts like that kid’s.
That little kid should be close to 30 years old now. I wonder if he stayed in the sport.
Yeah, I’ll borrow some from your closet Shari!
and then Steven can do a real “gym shorts” video……
That looks like wicked fun, nice work Maya!
Can I do handstands instead of kettle bell swings?
Hey Erin, I’m definitely putting my feminist ideals on hold for this one too… Go boys go!
Mallory, were you there last week when we gave all the bootcampers a taste of this stuff? –funny, I don’t recall anyone saying it was wicked fun…
Maya, I’d be happy to loan you a pair.
Seriously though, that kid made it look like those kettlebells were hollow.
Whoa! We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy!
maya–you always make it look so easy:)
No, Heidy Casanola is the one making it look easy right now!!! Props to everyone who did their first 10 min. longcycle tonight.
V E R Y I M P R E S S I V E Maya – how do you do that #&*% !!!!!