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The focus is, as he puts it, Getting the busy individual in great shape.

He also describes it as fun, but your mileage may vary on that.

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That said, itishugely effective and I will return to it.

Its a full-body workout I felt it everywhere afterward.

And then, theres the final reason: no trainer around, so theres less pressure.

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McCullough begins with a five-minute warm-up, and I strongly advise doing it.

Youll carry out the moves more efficiently and safely when your body is properly primed.

Here are the four moves and my thoughts.

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Kettlebell swings

McCullough uses a 60lb bell for this one, which is way out of my league.

I used a 35lb weight, which was just right.

By the final round, I wasnt so much lunging as dipping.

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Dont take a stab at keep up with McCullough; go at your own pace to maintain form.

Transverse pulls

This one caused me serious problems because it requires a degree of coordination I dont possess.

Also, I had never done the move before.

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To be fair, McCullough acknowledges this requires a lot of teaching, so I didnt feel too bad.

To do the move, place the kettlebell inside your left heel.

I made a mess of this one for the first few reps… of every round.

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This was immensely frustrating, as McCullough makes it look easy.

Then it’s back to the beginning for round two.

I know they work for a lot of people, but visualization techniques hold no appeal for me.

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I stayed present for the excellent workout, and that was more than enough for me.

I felt this routine in my glutes, triceps, and back muscles the day after.

And I can always take a peek when I make a mess of the transverse pull.

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