About one month later, focusing only on this technique, the 44kg went up. But it still wasn’t solid enough to try the 48kg.

Let’s pause for a little analysis.

Considering my many years of martial arts and knowing the importance of having strong hands, fists, and forearms—I came to the conclusion that I was not making good use of mine. I analyzed my press step-by-step and concluded that the Statue of Liberty drill, developed by Fabio Zonin, could be my ally.

During this drill, the student must perform an ulnar deviation increasing the activation by irradiation of the forearm and triceps, which results in greater strength production. Essentially, raising the kettlebell like a

torch.

I began incorporating this into my training and then one day, I had an idea.