Steve Mathews
Sep 28, 2009 04:11 PM
When it comes to generating strength, tension is king. Your muscles don't know whether you are lifting iron, rocks or sand, or if you are using isometric contractions, [...]
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Uncle Sal
Sep 11, 2009 11:28 AM
I am a former Reconnaissance Marine with scuttlebutt for those of you thinking of joining the ranks. The command recommendations for a 12-week fitness program calls fo [...]
Max Shank, RKC
Aug 27, 2009 01:28 PM
Max Shank, RKC bottom up presses a 40kg kettlebell holding a gripper in the opposite hand. Every 4 years we sit and watch in astonishment at the feats of strength [...]
Jordan Vezina, RKC
Aug 11, 2009 07:48 PM
Ergonomics is defined as designing something to fit the worker, to make it better. In application to the snatch this means taking a basic template (the hard-style kettl [...]
Jon Engum, Senior RKC
Jul 21, 2009 03:28 PM
As a Taekwondo Master for more years than I care to recount, I am disgusted with the public's seemingly well justified view of Martial Arts today. The proliferation of [...]
Angelo Gala, CSCS RKC II
Jul 09, 2009 12:35 PM
After over two years of training primarily with kettlebells my body has reached levels of elite fitness that seem almost surreal. Hardstyle training progressed me to pr [...]
The Art of Not Tearing Your Hands
Jun 24, 2009 12:51 PM
In March of 2008 I was preparing for my first run at the open division of the Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC). One component of the TSC is a five minute snatch set wi [...]
Tim Anderson, RKC2
Jun 12, 2009 12:53 PM
Pressing heavy just feels good. There is something about prying yourself between a large amount of weight and the ground. For many of us it is a test of strength. Bu [...]
Kettlebell Clean/Press and Pullup Ladders Combined with Max VO2 Snatch Protocol
Michael Stehle, RKC
Jun 12, 2009 12:52 PM
How to get strong, lean and ultra-fit with minimal equipment and time! Like most health and fitness professionals, I get lots of questions about training and program [...]
Mike Nelson, RKC, Z Health Master Trainer
May 18, 2009 02:40 PM
Everyone wants to add more power to their press and they want it yesterday! Strength is a skill (where have I heard that before?) and you will need time and perfect re [...]