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02 Jun The Ultimate Guide To Kettlebell Training
[jbox color="yellow" radius ="2"]WHAT YOU'LL GET IN THIS GUIDE:
1) A complete and comprehensive overview of the benefits of kettlebell training 2) An understanding of the limitations to kettlebells - are they a "one-stop-shop" for everything? 3) What you need to know about the 2 main styles of kettlebell training 4) Specific steps for how to get started - and advice to elevate your training to the next level 5) The key exercises to focus on - whether you're beginner or advanced 6) Key resources for learning and advancing with kettlebells [/jbox] [br]WHAT THIS GUIDE REPRESENTS
This guide represents the definitive guide to kettlebell training available online today.
09 Apr The Kettlebell Swing “Equalizer” Program
Here's a simple kettlebell swing program to build strength and power with the one-hand kettlebell swing. I call this the "Equalizer" because you progressively take things up to another level to "equalize" your volume with a heavier kettlebell. It's a very simple progression - and it works. Check it out.27 Mar The Awesomeness of The Turkish Get Up
The Turkish Get Up (TGU) is one of the most valuable exercises for every fitness enthusiast and athlete.
This isn't even a question.
The TGU is an exercise that offers improved movement skills, dynamic strength, powerful and resilient shoulders, and a high level of mobility and stability.
If there's a "breakthrough" exercise for most people, this is it.
15 Mar How To Do The Zercher Squat – The Best Squat You’re Not Doing
The barbell zercher squat has to be the best squat that most people never do. I've never gone into a gym or training facility and observed someone performing a zercher. And, rarely do a I hear about someone incorporating zerchers into their program, yet it's such an effective and valuable squat variation that makes it almost impossible to squat improperly.
06 Mar 5 Unique Benefits of The Kettlebell Swing
What makes the Russian style kettlebell swing such a unique exercise? Specifically, what makes the exercise so unique and effective for optimizing back health? It's so valuable, that I wrote a recent article for StrongFirst about my personal experience and how the kettlebell swing has greatly contributed to keeping my back strong and pain-free after a major injury years ago. But, what specifically makes this exercise different compared to other major lifts and exercises?22 Feb The Kettlebell Snatch and Aerobic Capacity (New Science)
Does the kettlebell snatch really improve aerobic capacity?
The answer may seem obvious to those who’ve expereinced the power of the full body explosive exercise, but now we have new science to support the claim.
If you know anything about the kettlebell snatch, I'm sure your guess would be as good as mine in that it would improve cardiovascular fitness with the right training protocol.
But, would you guess a signfiicant improvement in just a few short weeks with minimalist snatch based program?
There's a brand new study that looked at the kettlebell snatch in 17 female collegiate soccer players and it's a very interesting study on the continued benefits to support the latest science in the area of kettlebell training.
