The world’s toughest kettlebell snatch test is without a doubt the Cavemantraining online kettlebell certification called Master The Kettlebell Snatch L5 Athlete.
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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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When contemplating your options for optimizing a home gym, think carefully before doing anything else. This project will cost you time and space, as well as financial investment in decent exercise equipment. Utilize the following advice and tips to ensure your home gym is perfect. Speak to an Expert If you’ve frequented gyms regularly, you’re
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You need to do more than just grab a quick snack to fuel up before a workout. You must give your body the energy it needs to perform at its best and recover afterward. Whether you enjoy strength training or cardio, the right pre-workout nutrition can make a big difference in how you feel, how
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Older people lose a lot of their muscle mass due to aging, resulting in mobility problems, weakness and falls. Is there a way you can defy the effects of old age on your muscles? What should you do to stay independent and mobile in your golden years? Find out how you can preserve your muscles
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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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Staying physically active is essential for everyone, but it becomes even more critical as you age. For older people, regular exercise is more than just about maintaining muscle strength or staying agile — it plays a significant role in preserving cognitive function. As more data emerges, it’s becoming clear that routine workouts can help keep
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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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When would you use the kettlebell strict press and when would you use the kettlebell push press? What are the situations to use either of them in? What are the differences and what are their goals? These are great questions which I’ll answer below. The Difference Between Kettlebell Strict And Push Press The difference between
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As someone who believes in all the varied goodness that comes from kettlebell training and continuing education across all aspects, I’ve recently taken the StrongFirst SFG1 certification with Fabio Zonin. This is a record of my experience and I also cover information about the preparation for the StrongFirst certification and strategy for the StrongFirst snatch
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“In normal training, I would split it up into upper and lower days. Kettlebells I hit everything pretty much every movement. So how do you split your training? I like to try to train most days, but I don’t want to be hitting the same muscle groups too much to allow recovery.”
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Uncover the best kettlebell hamstring exercises to bulletproof your posterior chain muscles. Reduce the chance of injuries and build real-world functional strength.
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When you do chest presses with the kettlebell then they’re usually done on the floor (kettlebell floor chest press) which limits range. If you’re more advanced and want to work in a higher range then you need to get a bench or work with one kettlebell and use the following chest press variation that I use.
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Should the neck be straight or extended during the kettlebell swing? Should you look at the horizon or the ground on the backswing? Can I hurt my neck during swings?
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Uncover the best ab workouts with kettlebell to build a strong, stable, and functional core. Learn how to program kettlebell ab exercises for maximal core strength and stability.
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Learn how to perform a kettlebell single leg deadlift without injuries. Maximize your performance through practical tips, most common mistakes, and alternatives.
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Someone posted today “$30 for a workout!? LOL, just Google for a workout”. Is that person right or wrong? He’s not wrong in that you can Google and find plenty of free kettlebell workouts. We even have hundreds of kettlebell workouts out there for free. Just the workout, which means if you would compare it
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