Believe it or not, there are many different ways to snatch with a kettlebell. The most common one is swing style, but let’s see what’s more suitable for a CrossFitter to start with, i.e. translate from regular daily training with the barbell to the occasional kettlebells. Improve your olympic barbell snatch with kettlebells; improve […]
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Maybe you’re experiencing problems due to constant wrist hyperextension from working with the barbell, racking, pressing etc. Working with kettlebells properly can avoid some of these issues, good hand insertion, good racking etc. And to top it off, you heard someone saying: “Kettlebells can be fun as well!” Taco Fleur, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
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CrossFit is huge, it’s a brand that turns in over $4 billion in annual revenue, and with over 14,000 gyms across the world the impact of CrossFit can’t be overlooked. So did CrossFit popularize the kettlebell? Let’s take a step back, allow me to introduce myself, my name is Taco Fleur and I’m a
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A post shared by Cavemantraining (@realcavemantraining) on Oct 2, 2017 at 11:02pm PDT Download the PDF for the Worlds Best Kettlebell Combo. Movement Standard for CrossFit and KB Comps: Squat Hips below the knee line Feet flat on the ground Thrust Full-body lock-out Swing Bells behind the knees on the backswing Arms extended Snatch One
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A post shared by Cavemantraining (@realcavemantraining) on Oct 2, 2017 at 10:53pm PDT Movement Standard for CrossFit and KB Comps: Down Squat Base below the knee line Arm straight Up Knees and hips in a neutral position Standing upright and shoulders in line with ankles Kettlebell racked General Free hand not touching the kettlebell Feet
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If you’ve seen the requirement for a full-body lock-out and wondered what it is, following explains the standard and how to judge it. Arm(s) straight overhead Elbows fully extended (to be discussed, could be redundant due to above requirement) Hand inline with the shoulder Hips in neutral position (fully extended) Knees in neutral position (fully
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A post shared by Cavemantraining (@realcavemantraining) on Oct 2, 2017 at 10:56pm PDT Movement Standard for CrossFit and KB Comps: Down Knee touching the ground Knee behind the hips Overhead lock-out Foot flat on the ground Foot under or past the knee Up Full body lock-out Any questions in regards to the movement
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FILTHY FIFTY WOD The WOD consists out of the following four tasks, complete all FOR TIME: 50 Overhead Reverse Lunges (alternating) 1=1 50 Kettlebell Crush Push-ups 50 Alternating Hang Cleans L+R = 1 50 Worlds Best Kettlebell Combo The video above also contains some stretching, of course, you should always spend some time on
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The challenge is extremely simple! Perform 100 reps of the best kettlebell combo in the world FOR TIME, film it, post it on Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram, tag with @Cavemantraining or @realcavemantraining on Instagram. Make sure to include your division details as listed below. Movement standards: Hips below knee line on the squat Full lockout
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If you want to add an amazing kettlebell exercise to your training that challenges the triceps, pectorals and core stability, have a look at the Kettlebell Crush Push-up! I love putting this one in my workouts, recently put it as a task for time in the Filthy Fifty. Have a look at the exercise below
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Hi, my name is Taco Fleur, owner of Cavemantraining.com and the highly popular Cavemantraining Youtube channel. Several people asked me recently what my training consisted of, it took me a long time to truly define and realize what my training is about. It’s not just Kettlebell Training. My training can sometimes be described as my personality
You might remember a time growing up where your parents told you to be yourself. And we did. We wore funny clothes, we colored outside the lines…. we simply just did not give a fuck. As time went on the pressures of fitting in started to chisel at who we truly are- unique people with
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This is by far the worlds best kettlebell combo you’ll come across, it consists of two highly effective exercises, namely the squat thruster and the king of kettlebell exercises the snatch, half snatch to be exact. The combo is performed with two kettlebells. This kettlebell combo is for everyone, crossfitters, kettlebell enthusiasts, bjj practitioners, mma
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One of the most incredible kettlebell exercises you can do for strength, flexibility and mobility in one. Every CrossFit box should incorporate this exercise in their mobility sessions. Before you attempt this exercise you will need to be able to squat deep properly, being able to keep the torso upright and heels on the ground.
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Two AMRAPs and one task for time. First 6 minute AMRAP consists of: 3 x WBKC (details here or download PDF) 1 x Alternating Sots Press Second 6-minute AMRAP consists of: 2 x Alternating Gorilla Cleans 1 x Alternating Dead to Overhead Cossack with Deadlift Don’t rush your cossacks! The alternative is racked deadlift.
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I love any type of snatching, seriously I do. I love barbell snatching, I love dumbbell snatching, but most of all I love kettlebell snatches, the double kettlebell half snatch is my absolute favourite. Rack, drop, pull-out, hook grip, back swing, up swing, pull, bell to body proximity, open up, insert, corkscrew, press out, lockout,
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This week’s Kettlebell WOD is called The Deadly SIXFOURFOUR EIGHTY. Three short AMRAPs and 1 task FOR TIME, all in one session. The workout comes with a video (see above) and a free PDF to download with more details on the workout plus step by step images. If you want over 40 kettlebell workouts in
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4 pulling and 1 pushing exercise, the hang clean, half snatch, chin-up and pull-up are all pulling exercises. If you want more pulling you can turn the snatch into a hang snatch rather than a swing snatch which is demonstrated in the video. The first two exercises emphasize the traps, upper and middle, the chin-up
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I made this video because I believe there is Soul in kettlebell training! There is rhythm, passion, creativity, fluidity, precision, energy, intensity, kettlebell training is an art. Join the Cavemantraining community and see how training can re-ignite a spark in your Soul. Share to spread the Soul. JOIN NOW: Kettlebells For Beginners Kettlebell Enthusiasts
You know how you get that red faced look, sweating like you just turned the shower on and weak in the knees after a good WOD? Well, now you can experience that 4 times in this awesome kettlebell WOD for Crossfitters, BJJ and MMA fighters, and of course anyone training for GPP (General Physical Preparedness).
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