On Saturdays, I like to do stuff throughout the day. Usually movement-based stuff. Lately I’ve really gotten into kicking the bag. Man, I love that. I used to watch Bruce Lee do his running side kick and thought it was amazing. Having a good running asset is a tremendous weapon to have up your sleeve!
Here’s a Saturday workout to try:
Side Kicks, Snatches, and Stretches
I have a bunch of different Saturday routines I do. This one, like the others has a movement component–this time with a running side kick.
Equipment Needed
- Kettlebell
- Heavy bab
Warm Up
For most of my Saturday workouts my warm up is that I’m already moving around, picking up kids, and doing stuff. Jumping rope or a light jog would also be a good warm up for this one.
Training Focus
The side kicks are a form of controlled anger. Kicking and punching a bag is
therapeutic.
| Exercise | Sets | Reps | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running side kick | 1 | 6 left, then right | Watch Bruce Lee doing this |
| Kung Fu Stances | 1 | n/a | About 15-30 seconds for each position.
|
| Snatches | 1 | 85% max | Back and forth. Do this just after the lateral walking swings. It should be intense–pick your weight accordingly. |
Stretching
I prefer stretching throughout the day. A favorite stretch of mine is downward dog. I like the way Iyengar describes the asanas. Very detailed. Hold this one for up to a minute, breathing deeply. Throughout the day do shoulder and groin stretches. Once you feel comfortable stretching in public, sky is the limit with how much stretching you can do in a day.