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Beyond the See-Saw Press: Two New Variations
Some lifts just never feel quite right, no matter how hard we try to force them to do so. Others are a willing dance partner from the first rep. And from the first time I tried it, the see-saw press j…
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How and Why to Practice Slow Motion Kettlebell Get-Ups
At a Dragon Door workshop back in 2010, a Senior RKC taught us how to do slow motion get-ups and my life was forever changed!
In theory, slowing down a get-up sounds simple enough—but you know what th…
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Rubik’s Get-Up
When I first learned to perform a get-up, I was unsure of its purpose. It seemed almost like a series of random movements, ultimately resulting in getting off the floor. Of course, being able to get o…
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Finish Your Training Session With The Kettlebell Squat Massacre
A great training session often ends with a crisp finisher to expend any extra energy. At the end of a recent session, my students weren’t very enthusiastic about doing Dan John’s “6 Minute Squat Chall…
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How To Improve Your Golf Game With Kettlebell Training
Whether you’re a golf athlete or enthusiast, there’s always room for improvement in your sport. While there are plenty of things you can do to improve your golf game, nothing is as powerful as strengt…
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Why I Like Hardstyle Kettlebell Training
Whenever I use the phrase “Hardstyle kettlebell”, I find it funny that it is very descriptive if you know the style of training, but at the same time it’s very confusing for someone new to kettlebell …
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Swinging Through Pregnancy, Prenatal Kettlebell Training - Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part series about top tips for trainers working with expecting mamas. In part one, we covered the first 3 tips for training pregnant women, and today we take a look at…
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11 Specialized Variety Methods For Blasting Through Overhead Pressing Plateaus
A heavy kettlebell press—or any overhead press for that matter—will always be a super impressive feat of whole-body strength. For some, getting heavy things overhead is the meaning of life, and I can …
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How to Build Muscle Mass with Kettlebells
The number one rule for lifting—since lifting is life, it’s also the rule number one for life—is always look cool. This accounts for every variable of the workout and all the choices which come with i…
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Swinging Through Pregnancy, Prenatal Kettlebell Training - Part 1
“You need to avoid any high-impact exercises, running, and lifting heavy anything heavier than about 10-15 pounds.” As an avid CrossFitter, Boston Marathon-qualifier and finisher, triathlete and fitne…
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How Well Do You Move?
How well do we—as humans—move? When we move are we trying to avoid or minimize pain? There seem to be three major areas of pain, have you wondered why these areas are so afflicted, even with people wh…
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How to Run Injury Free Using Kettlebells
Let’s clear this up right now, strength training and running go together, it’s not one or the other. Most runners avoid strength training for fear of being bulky, or because they’re afraid it will dec…
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