Kettle weights workout. Is it of any use? Annoyed at my trainer.

[Duracell_Bunny]

A second opinion would be appriciated on this.

My trainer is making me do this stupid circuit, which we do every now and again, like once every 2-3 weeks. I hired the guy to bulk up.

I'm getting a but peed off that he's making me do this thing almost every week. I've lost 5 pounds of muscle in November, yet October showed quality gains. Nothings changed regarding the diet plan. The only thing I can think thats different is this stupid workout that I hate, with passion. It seems to me its more like a cardio session and to gain a bit of strengh. It pushes me that hard that a couple of times we've had to cut it short as I ran off to the bathroom to be sick.

What the **** is this thing suppose to do? He normaly replaces a leg session with this, but this just makes me feel drained all over with my clothes drenched in sweat, rather than pumped.

All of this is using kettle weights, 16kg:

3 supersets of:
10 step ups each leg (holding two 16kgs)
10 squats (holding two 16kgs)
15 pressups

3 supersets of:
15 step up jumpy things while holding a kettle bell (like a step up but with a jump and knee is raised above 90 degrees on oposite leg)
10 clean and press (singles)
10 clean and squat (singles)

3 supersets of:
Walking lunges holding vipor above head (hollow tube that weights 12kb)
15 Pressups on the vipor
10 sholder presses on vipor

Workout lasts about 50-60mins. When failure is reached I don't move on until the number of reps are completed.

I can see this would be good for someone wanting to shred off some fat, but whats the purpose here?

He thinks the lost of muscle could be from not enough rest (not like in rest days, but as in staying up late at the weekends), also he's increasing my calorie intake although I don't think I could eat anymore than what I am now.

 

[EFFORT]

A second opinion would be appriciated on this.

My trainer is making me do this stupid circuit, which we do every now and again, like once every 2-3 weeks. I hired the guy to bulk up.

I'm getting a but peed off that he's making me do this thing almost every week. I've lost 5 pounds of muscle in November, yet October showed quality gains. Nothings changed regarding the diet plan. The only thing I can think thats different is this stupid workout that I hate, with passion. It seems to me its more like a cardio session and to gain a bit of strengh. It pushes me that hard that a couple of times we've had to cut it short as I ran off to the bathroom to be sick.

What the **** is this thing suppose to do? He normaly replaces a leg session with this, but this just makes me feel drained all over with my clothes drenched in sweat, rather than pumped.

All of this is using kettle weights, 16kg:

3 supersets of:
10 step ups each leg (holding two 16kgs)
10 squats (holding two 16kgs)
15 pressups

3 supersets of:
15 step up jumpy things while holding a kettle bell (like a step up but with a jump and knee is raised above 90 degrees on oposite leg)
10 clean and press (singles)
10 clean and squat (singles)

3 supersets of:
Walking lunges holding vipor above head (hollow tube that weights 12kb)
15 Pressups on the vipor
10 sholder presses on vipor

Workout lasts about 50-60mins. When failure is reached I don't move on until the number of reps are completed.

I can see this would be good for someone wanting to shred off some fat, but whats the purpose here?

He thinks the lost of muscle could be from not enough rest (not like in rest days, but as in staying up late at the weekends), also he's increasing my calorie intake although I don't think I could eat anymore than what I am now.

Before hiring someone for a service, its important to research them extensively. I would focus on understanding his overall philosophy and methods, and also seeing the results of other clients. I'd also research a lot of other trainers as well to find the best fit for me and my goals.

If you did your research correctly ahead of time you shouldn't be in this position where your confused/surprised about the kettle balls. From what you posted this trainer probably isn't the best fit for your particular goals. I'd recommend ending things with him and then take a lot of time to research what it is your trying to accomplish and move forward. Take responsibility for this though, don't blame the trainer. Blame yourself instead for not making a researched decision on how you spent your money and time to reach your goals.

 

[TheBucketOfTruth]

You're pushing yourself which is good. It may not be in line with what you thought your goals are, but see value in being well rounded and athletic rather than just a gym gorilla meathead that has big muscles but can't really do anything besides lift heavy objects slowly.

 

[search1ng]

Not sure about the bulking, but crossfit/circuit training does wonders for cutting down without dramatically reducing your calorie intake and keeping muscle.

 

[afr0deziakx22]

Personal Trainer here. The routine you've outlined is for muscular endurance, cardio and cutting up not for bulking.Kettlebells are great for increasing power but the routine you wrote does not include the 3 top exercises for bulking squating deadlifting and pull ups! If you did body assessments prior you would probably see you lost fat perhaps, not muscle. Doesn't sound like this trainer knows how to put on mass.