... The study found that the short term training effect (6 weeks) from kettlebells was equivalent to barbell training for the improvement in vertical jumping, one of the performance measures in the study. Both barbell and kettlebell training increased strength in the back squat, although there was...
The kettlebell swing may be the most effective exercise for shedding body fat fast. When combined with good nutrition, the swing may be the king for fat loss for most people. While it's hard to crown any exercise the absolute "best" because there's so many variables, I'd...
Six pack abs. Who doesn't want a leaner, tighter stomach? Well, there's a lot to it and if your nutrition is dialed in - forget about it. But what exercise is the best to get the six pack? That's a debatable question, but it might surprise you that I...
Kettlebells are dangerous. They are a dangerous training tool, if you don't learn how to use them properly. Getting unqualified instruction can be a total disaster in your training experience. With the increasing popularity of kettlebells these days, it seems many gyms and trainers are jumping on the...
There's a new published study about kettlebell exercises with some fascinating discoveries that are important for you to know about. This study comes from lead author, Stuart McGill, who is an internationally recognized expert in the area of spine biomechanics. The study is published in the Journal...
I write a lot about kettlebells for many reasons. One of the most important reasons I write about them is because kettlebells are a simple fitness training tool that offers many benefits. Remember, simple doesn't mean easy. If you're a newbie to kettlebells, make sure you go back...
The most effective kettlebell exercise is probably the kettlebell swing. A properly performed swing is a synchronization of muscle activity and athletic performance. To execute a swing is a brilliant pattern of neuromuscular programming for dramatic results. I would argue that only the turkish get up or kettlebell snatch...
Do you workout, but don't consider yourself an athlete? An athlete, by definition, is a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical ability, stamina, or strength. An athlete is a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill. The point is, if...