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Kettlebell Get-ups at an RKC workshop with Andrea Du Cane instructing

RKC Big Six Workout

big six Andrea Du Cane
The RKC is based on six main exercises that are tested using kettlebells based on weight classes. They include the Swing, Get-up, Clean, Squat, Press, Snatch. There are many other drills and correctiv… Read more
Kettlebell Get-ups at an RKC workshop with Andrea Du Cane instructing

RKC Big Six Workout

big six Andrea Du Cane
The RKC is based on six main exercises that are tested using kettlebells based on weight classes. They include the Swing, Get-up, Clean, Squat, Press, Snatch. There are many other drills and correctiv… Read more
William Sturgeon, RKC Team Leader performing a kettlebell swing

The Kettlebell Swing & Low Back Pain

Category_Kettlebell Training William Sturgeon
Low back is one of the most common injuries or difficulties that most people struggle with daily. There are many reasons that can be leading to low back pain such as excessive sitting or standing, lac… Read more
Better Balance with Kettlebell Exercise - article lead image with multiple cropped examples of the exercises described in the article.

Key Kettlebell Exercises To Help You Create Better Balance

balance training William Sturgeon
What effective balance training is NOT Many people believe that balance training has to involve a bosu ball or a balance pad where you think that you’re challenging and improving your balance. This is… Read more
William Sturgeon One Leg Deadlift

How to Most Effectively Use Kettlebells to Meet Your New Year Goals

cardio training William Sturgeon
It’s that time of year again when most people are wanting to focus on getting back on track with their health and fitness goals. This includes people starting up new gym memberships and starting a wor… Read more
1 Exercise That Checks All The Boxes

1 Exercise That Checks All The Boxes

1 Exercise That Checks All The Boxes Nick Lynch
The Turkish Get Up is an exercise that checks all the boxes. This exercise is still a mystery to me after all these years of teaching it. Every time I teach it, do it, and watch others do it, I learn … Read more
Paul Britt demonstrates a kettlebell get-up

Kettlebells in the Clinic

Category_Coaching Paul Britt, DC
If it wasn’t for kettlebells, I would not be a chiropractor today. I started out with the RKC in 2006 and attended the CK-FMS in 2010. The CK-FMS was the movement program that was based off of the FMS… Read more
RKC Team Leader William Sturgeon performs a kettlebell Get-up

How Breathing Can Improve Your Kettlebell Training

breathing William Sturgeon
If you’re an RKC candidate or someone who enjoys kettlebell training you know that training for your RKC or doing a high volume of repetitions can be both physically and mentally exhausting. Typically… Read more
Ryan Jankowitz, RKC-II performs a kettlebell getup

How I Finished Rehabbing My Shoulder Using Kettlebells

Category_Tutorial Ryan Jankowitz
Disclaimer: This is Ryan Jankowitz’s personal shoulder recovery program. What worked for him may not be safe or appropriate for anyone else. If you are experiencing any shoulder pain, see a medical pr… Read more
Thoughts on the RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test

Thoughts on the RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test

Category_Coaching Mike Krivka
Michael Krivka, Master RKC, shares over 20 years of kettlebell wisdom around preparing for the RKC Snatch Test Read more
The Getup: Trendy or Essential?

The Getup: Trendy or Essential?

Category_Coaching Rebecca Codi
Recently, Men’s Health published an article about the Turkish getup. The article started by saying that the Turkish getup may be “trendy and stylish,” but that’s it’s overrated and not the best use of… Read more
Both of Colleen Conlon's Guiness World Book of Records Successful Attempts

How I Set A Guinness World Record For Turkish Get-ups… And Then Beat It!

Category_Kettlebell Training Colleen Conlon
On December 4, I beat the Guinness World record by completing 188 get-up reps in the same time with the same kettlebell. I finished lifting 3,008 kilograms. Read more
Andrea Du Cane, Master RKC Performs a correct RKC Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing Backswing

How and Why to Fix the "Drinking Bird" Kettlebell Swing Mistake

Andrea Du Cane Andrea Du Cane
Here's how to make sure you're performing the kettlebell swing optimally for the most power, strength, and training benefits. Read more
Here's How I Built a 6 Figure Online Kettlebell Coaching Business

Here's How I Built a 6 Figure Online Kettlebell Coaching Business

Category_Fitness Business Colleen Conlon
Learn how RKC-II Instructor Colleen Conlon started her online kettlebell coaching business. Read more

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