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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

Michael Krivka, Master RKC, shares over 20 years of kettlebell wisdom around preparing for the RKC Snatch Test Read more

The RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test seems to bother many people. It’s 100 reps, and quickly indicates the issue: Is it your lungs? Is it your buns? Is it your guns? During the snatch test, the skin comes o… Read more

“You’re the best around. And nothing’s gonna ever keep you down”. That’s what they’ll be singing after you apply the following tips to your snatch technique. The following tips will improve your kettl… Read more

Nothing seems to scare potential RKC Instructors more than the 5 Minute Snatch Test (read complete testing requirements here), the gatekeeper of the system. In the long run, it’s only 5 minutes out of… Read more

Dan John is famous for the exposing the fitness world to an action-oriented quote from the legendary wrestler and coach, Dan Gable: “If it is important you should do it every DAY!” This idea has subse… Read more

Last weekend I had the opportunity to undertake one of the most rewarding endeavors of my burgeoning fitness career. I attended a three day workshop to become an RKC instructor. I knew going in that i… Read more

Are you a good snatcher? Is your kettlebell snatch effortless and smooth? If you love to snatch try this combo. Add a lunge to the snatch. Your concentration will heighten with the multiple movements.… Read more