The kettlebell world is fascinating to me. I’m still learning about it even after earning my level 1 RKC in 2011. The RKC is based on Hardstyle principles of explosiveness during quick lifts and total body tension in slow lifts. Learning to be explosive while staying relaxed and creating tension are viewed as skills that […]
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The fact that you’re reading this blog means that you take your health and strength seriously, which is why I’m excited to share my knowledge about kettlebells with you. In my opinion, the kettlebell is one of the best tools for developing strength and endurance. One kettlebell is really all you need to take your
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If you’ve ever done Kettlebell Cleans, then I’m sure you’ve experienced at least a little bit of bruising or tenderness on your forearms. This is completely natural when you first learn the Clean because you’re trying to muscle the bell up with your arms rather than let the hips do most of the work. The
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What if you only have one kettlebell or several kettlebells, but no matching pairs? How will you make certain exercises more challenging? First, let’s list some kettlebell deadlift variations: Suitcase deadlift Sumo deadlift Stiff-legged deadlift Single-leg deadlift Curtsy lunge deadlift Lunge deadlift Staggered stance deadlift My goal with this article is to give you some
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If you’re working out with kettlebells, then you’re probably doing kettlebell swings…. lots of swings. The Kettlebell Swing sets the foundation for learning more advanced movements and is a simple way to increase your strength and conditioning. You may have gotten into kettlebells because you want to get stronger, improve your athletic performance, or lose
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The Hardstyle Kettlebell Swing is a phenomenal exercise and I think it should be a part of every training program. It addresses explosive power, the posterior chain, anaerobic conditioning, and even grip strength. So many awesome qualities! It also sets the foundation for learning more advanced kettlebell movements like 1-Arm Swings, Cleans, and Snatches. Before you get
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If you’re reading this article, then you enjoy training with kettlebells for a variety of reasons and you take your health and fitness seriously. One of the reasons I love kettlebells is because of efficiency, both from a time and total body conditioning perspective. I love how I can work my entire body in well
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