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So many kettlebell exercises go overhead. Some move quickly like the Snatch (top left picture) and Jerk. Some move slowly like the Press (top right picture) and Bent Press. And some are simply just he… Read more

There are only three ways to build the body – intensity, volume, and density. So why is it that we often look to only change one variable when seeking to improve? In textbook periodization the early p… Read more

Throughout my life I have trained for a variety of different reasons, competing in events such as team sports and endurance racing, to further my knowledge as a trainer by attending certifications suc… Read more

I love the Get Up, it’s one of my favorite exercises. I think it’s the ultimate show of strength to lie on your back holding a weight at arms length toward the ceiling and then methodically move thro… Read more

On left: In my body-building days / On right: Most recent pic – feeling huge I’ve been thinking about writing this blog for quite a while. I’ve been struggling with this issue since I was a teenager.… Read more

When people ask me, “what got you into kettlebells?” It was simple, kettlebells allowed me to bring exercises that normally would be too difficult to teach and make the drills much more accessible to … Read more

Well known and long standing adages like “leave a couple reps in the bank” and “safety is part of performance” often, sadly, are put aside for fat loss circuits. In this world of CrossFit, P90X, and s… Read more

RKC Team Leader Mike Krivka lifts one of his favorite weights – his son Jak! I’m well into my second decade of training with Kettlebells and I can honestly say that I learn something new every single … Read more

If you’ve watched any of the Bond movies, you’ll notice one undeniable fact: James Bond is one tough and resilient mother! Okay, there was a while when one-liners were more important than the ability… Read more