Advanced Series 2 (2021): Sweats and Snatches
Program Goal: you're lifting heavier and your bells (and maybe you) are feeling lighter...
The Bells Up TV Advanced Series continues with a 12-week program focused on strength and endurance to prepare you for the infamous 100-snatches-in-5-minutes-test.
Test Movements: snatch technique, double racked lunges, weighted Turkish Get Ups, snatch endurance test
Video Cadence: partial videos (warm up and movement demos only) meant to be completed in sets of x4 TWICE before moving on.
***If you prefer FULL LENGTH video classes, begin with Advanced Series 3 (2021) or any program after***
Weeks 1-2: Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order, with 1-2 optional Intermediate cardio classes on days in between strength classes
Weeks 3-4: Classes 5, 6, 7 and 8 in order, with 1-2 optional Intermediate cardio classes on days in between strength classes
Weeks 5-6: Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 in order, with 1-2 optional Intermediate cardio classes on days in between strength classes
Weeks 7-8: Classes 13, 14, 15 and 16 in order, with 1-2 optional Intermediate cardio classes on days in between strength classes
Weeks 9-10: Classes 17, 18, 19 and 20 in order, with 1-2 optional Intermediate cardio classes on days in between strength classes
Weeks 11-12: Classes 21, 22, 23 and 24 in order, with 1-2 optional Intermediate cardio classes on days in between strength classes
Week 13: Test Session + begin Advanced Series 4 (2021) or any Advanced in chronological date order after (look for the year and the Series number)
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Advanced Series 2, Class 1: Thelma and Louise
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 1 of 24; repeat classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x1 medium band, x2 heavy kettlebells (swings and deadlifts), x1 moderate bell, x1 foam roller, optional pull up bar
Welcome t...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 2: Bitch, I'm Madonna
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 2 of 24; repeat classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 before continuing with this program.How to pick a snatch weight bell:
Women:
130lbs and under: 12kg
Over 130lbs: 16kgMen:
150lbs-221lbs and below: 24kg
Over 221lbs: 28kgEquipment Recomm...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 3: Cartier Love Bracelet
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 3 of 24; repeat classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x1 moderate weight kettlebell, x1 heavy bell, optional pull up bar
A swing grind is coming, but don't let that scare you. Cla...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 4: Mini Skirt
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 4 of 24; repeat classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations:
x2 moderate weight kettlebellsSquat, press and clean up your mess (words to live by). Class 4 gives you time and reps with d...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 5: Cinco De Mayo
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 5 of 24; repeat classes 5,6,7 and 8 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x1 medium band, x2 heavy kettlebells (swings and deadlifts), x1 moderate bell, x1 foam roller, optional pull up bar
Warm Up
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Advanced Series 2, Class 6: All the Single Ladies
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 6 of 24; repeat classes 5, 6, 7 and 8 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x1 snatch weight bell or one bell size above, x1 light bell, optional pull up bar and medium band, x1 swing weight bell
War...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 7: Is it Really Optional?
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 7 of 24; repeat classes 5, 6, 7 and 8 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x2 moderate weight kettlebells, x1 heavy bell, optional pull up bar
Warm Up
x2 rounds
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Advanced Series 2, Class 8: Mixed Drink
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 50 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 8 of 24; repeat classes 5, 6, 7 and 8 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations:
x2 moderate weight kettlebellsWarm Up
x2 rounds
x10 advanced birddogs
x10 bodyweight squats
x5 bodyweight reverse lunges wi... -
Advanced Series 2, Class 9: Sriracha Mayo
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 9 of 24; repeat classes 9, 10, 11, 12 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations:
x2 moderate weight bells, x1 optional pull up bar, x1 optional heavy bell (if substituting two hand swings for double swings)
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Advanced Series 2, Class 10: Yeezys or Jordans?
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 10 of 24; repeat classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 before continuing with this program.Leave your shoes off and your calluses manicured before snatching your heart out in class 10. This is the first week we get close to snatch test numb...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 11: Deuxmoi Deadlifts
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 45 minutes-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 11 of 24; repeat classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 before continuing with this program.Broken up... Not celebrity gossip, the reps. Today's class focuses on broken rep sets with minimal rest between reps. Warm up your poster...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 12: Diplo
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 12 of 24; repeat classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 before continuing with this program.Snatches for all sizes. Bring a little bell, a moderate bell and a heavy bell for a snatch practice that's just the right size.
Equipment Recommenda...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 13: Samurai Sword
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 13 of 24; repeat classes 13, 14, 15 and 16 before continuing with this program.It's almost time to practice that snatch under a little pressure! As you continue to build reps and confidence to prepare for 100 snatches in 5 m...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 14: Beatrix Kiddo
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 14 of 24; repeat classes 13, 14, 15 and 16 before continuing with this program.Bring out your best double swings and powerful hip hinging for Class 14. The volume is high and the bells are heavy. This class should feel like ...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 15: Cherry Blossom Tattoo
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 60-70 minutes
Class Type: Partial Video
Class 15 of 24; repeat classes 13, 14, 15 and 16 before continuing with this program.Mix it up, keep it fresh. Today's session keeps you moving in the frontal plane (lateral movement) with unilateral lower and upper body movements...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 16: Té Verde
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 16 of 24; repeat classes 13, 14, 15 and 16 before continuing with this program.Squat low and carry on. Literally, overhead carry that kettlebell on and on and on. Class 16 starts with single racked squats, layers in dead sto...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 17: Horchata
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 17 of 24; repeat classes 17, 18, 19 and 20 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x1 snatch weight bell, x2 heavy bells, x2 moderate weight bells, x1 optional pull up bar
The next two week block adds an...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 18: Bandier of Thieves
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 40-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 18 of 24; repeat classes 17, 18, 19 and 20 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x1 heavy bell, x1 optional pull up bar, x1 light bell, x2 moderate/heavy bells for racked squats
The cardio stops her...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 19: Let's Hike Runyon...
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 19 of 24; repeat classes 17, 18, 19 and 20 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x1 foam roller, x2 moderate weight bells
Straight up booty. Class 19 is all about that backside; keep your bells heavy a...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 20: Butterscotch Dilly Bar
Trainer: Lacee
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 20 of 24; repeat classes 17, 18, 19 and 20 before continuing with this program.Equipment Recommendations: x1 optional pull up bar, x1 snatch weight bell, x1 moderate to heavy bell
Our class block finishes with endurance sna...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 21: Number Two Pencil with a Bubble Sheet
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 21 of 24; repeat classes 21, 22, 23 and 24 before continuing with this program.Kind of like the Pre-SAT's, but you're not in high school. Today is the day for your first complete a five minute snatch test! Do your best and ...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 22: Middle Part
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 22 of 24; repeat classes 21, 22, 23 and 24 before continuing with this program.Snatch, but don't snatch. Today's breaks down the kettlebell snatch in to parts without you realizing it. Concentrate on technique in your over...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 23: Passport Stamp
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 23 of 24; repeat classes 21, 22, 23 and 24 before continuing with this program.Bring some bells and let's move all over the map. Today's session is built on single leg work in different planes of motion with a final destina...
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Advanced Series 2, Class 24: Don't Dream It's Over
Trainer: Missy
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Class Type: partial video
Class 24 of 24; repeat classes 21, 22, 23 and 24 before continuing with this program.
A simple and sweaty finish to Advanced Series 2! Congrats on your hard work to this point! Once you finish your second session of Class 24, tak...