Your fifth toe controls ankle stability, knee alignment, and balance during kettlebell training. Research shows why barefoot training fixes the problem shoes created.
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To be the most efficient, we let the weight drop from as high as possible, as the higher the height that the weight drops from, the higher the bounce we get on the way up, meaning, we can get the lift halfway up so that we only have to lift half a rep each time.
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If you are over 50 and have never touched a kettlebell, this article is for you. Not because you are fragile. Because you are not — and the science says you have far more capacity than anyone has told you. In this article: The Lie You Have Been Sold Somewhere along the way, the fitness
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An exercise is a fundamental movement pattern with a clear purpose, core mechanics, and identifiable outcome. It is defined by what the body is doing, not by every small detail of how it is performed. An exercise variation, on the other hand, is a modification of that same movement pattern that preserves the core intent
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There are two main grips used in kettlebell training. There are many more than that, but these two are the most common ones that we all use for racking and the overhead position. Each of these two has its benefits. In other words, there are clear reasons to use one of the other and vice
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“How do you go about going up in weight with a kettlebell? What are the requirements that you think make it a good idea to go from 12 kg to 16 kg?” A couple of variables to cover before the answer. They are: exercise goal, exercise variation, and the difference between being ready to start
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Kettlebells and overtraining are hot topics, especially for beginners. Here are some of the common questions to which I will provide a simple answer that you are not going to like because it’s not an answer that is simple to implement. Questions: “Is it okay to carry on with your normal workout routine alongside kettlebell
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These are my top 5 Kettlebell Core Exercises to improve Core Strength, Mobility, Flexibility, and Stability. Background I run a Kettlebell Community, and over 100 new people join every day. The question “What are your top 5 kettlebell core exercises?” regularly comes up. Here’s my detailed answer and reasoning for the pick. The answer is:
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In our 65,000 large Kettlebell Community, I posted a poll with my opinion on Kettlebell Prep Work which is the work we do after the warm-up and before the workout. Yes, part of the prep work can be considered as warming up, but some parts are not what one would do in a warm-up and
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Intro: these are 7 of the most common Kettlebell Training mistakes that lead to the very common vicious cycle of starting and stopping due to injury. Have you experienced the vicious cycle of starting and stopping due to injury? In this article, I will break down seven of the common causes that I observed over
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The passing of Steve Cotter. It made me think, a lot, for days. After we did a workout in his memory, I made a video to honor his work, friendship, and presence on this earth. I posted it on my Facebook timeline and kettlebell groups. It showed me that a lot of people have questions.
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If you’ve been training using kettlebells for some time now, you must be aware of this training’s propensity to enhance fitness. Most strength trainers benefit from even a beginner-level workout. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that this form of training helps improve power, strength, and endurance. While that is true, you must work
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Fitness enthusiasts, especially athletes, almost feel compelled to carry a larger-than-life persona in the public eye. These individuals are esteemed as modern-day warriors who brave numerous obstacles in pursuit of victory. Such a feat and recognition is scarcely achieved without many obstacles and downfalls. The most common threat is that of exercise or strength-training-related injuries.
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There’s something inherently satisfying about rows—pulling weight against gravity, feeling your back muscles engage, and knowing you’re building strength that carries over to real life. Dumbbell rows and barbell rows are more than just exercises; they’re benchmarks of a well-rounded strength training program. They test your balance, grip strength, and core stability while targeting some
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Stop bruising your upper arm and damaging your body. This article is to provide more details on the video I made for one common kettlebell clean mistake that I often see, especially with heavy weight. The common kettlebell clean mistake is that the weight creates an impact on the shoulders and/or biceps (upper arm). There
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Lifting heavy weights can be tough on your teeth. Many people clench hard when they lift weights. This article will show you how to keep your teeth safe while training. Keep reading to learn more! The Phenomenon of Teeth Clenching Among Lifters Many lifters experience jaw tension during intense training sessions. Stress responses during heavy
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“Do KB swings automatically work your upper back or is there something YOU need to do?” I asked this question in our kettlebell community and one of the answers was as follows, and is also the assumption in general when it comes to kettlebell swings. “No. Done properly, a KB works hip extenders and lower
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I tend to stay away from forums as it annoys me to read posts from people who happen to think they are superior and feel the need to talk down to others who are not doing the same training or have the same goals as them. Of course, we can discuss the words “a lot”
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I got the following email from a follower and posted this with his permission. Hi Taco,I just sent you an e-mail in reply to yours, but since I am at my computer I have a very important question; it is regarding the weights to be used for men and women in Kettlebell Training. Let me
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If in the bottom of your squat, your back is rounded then this will most likely be to compensate for lack of ankle dorsiflexion. This means that your ankles are not bending far enough and your knees stay behind or above your toes while you want them to drop over the toes. It could be
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