The topic of hyper-extension of the back during kettlebell training comes up frequently, especially with beginners. It’s completely understandable. Let’s clear something up right away, first of all, back hyper-extensions when done right—and they’re done everyday on the GHD—are incredible good for you. Like with any exercise, it’s not something you do day […]
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Racked deadlifts might sound weird, maybe even impossible, especially when you’re thinking barbell. But, we’re talking kettlebells here. I’ll explain why including this exercise in your WODs, or training, is going to be such a huge benefit to your athletes’ progression, squat technique, and squat mobility. (full exercise name: Racked Squat Deadlift) First, let me
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This is DUO BRUTUS, a heavy kettlebell WOD. A brute of a workout that leaves you dead on the ground at the end. Your first task is with a heavy kettlebell, unilateral work, you’ll be switching from side to side. Your second task is again unilateral work with a heavy kettlebell, bringing the weight
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Not sure what all these exercise names mean in CrossFit? Let me help you out: CrossFit Exercise Translation CrossFit The Real World Air Squat Bodyweight Squat Thruster Squat Thruster Snatch Squat Snatch (with barbell) Burpee Burpee with Tricep Push-up, Jump, and Clap Push Jerk Conventional or Squat Jerk Split Jerk Split Jerk (bonus point)
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A not so nice kettlebell ladder: clean, squat, and snatch Kettlebell WOD: BELL BASTARD This workout comes with basic details (this page), two videos explaining the workout, a printable PDF with 11 pages of information about scaling, the exercises, weight, etc. Enjoy! Your first task: Using one light to medium kettlebell. 3 kettlebell
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I named this WOD very creatively: Taco44. Because it’s my 44th birthday today, I hope you share my pain and sweat today. Share your results below or on Facebook. 44 bodyweight squats 44 kettlebell combo: deadlift, dead clean, squat thruster 44 burpees FOR TIME My time: 14:45 with 2 x 16kg Anna’s time 14:28 with 2
I’m a programmer, analyst, and coach. Hold your horses Mary, I didn’t say Kettlebell Sport Coach, I can be a coach instead of a trainer if I choose to. And I choose to. But to get back to the subject at hand, I’ve been analysing and breaking down movements and exercises for a project
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The bent press is an exercise made popular by strongmen and strongwomen such as Eugen Sandow, Arthur Saxon, and Louis Cyr in the 19th century. Unfortunately the exercise is no longer popular, even though it has incredible benefits. But… The exercise is making its come back due to people like Oliver Quinn, James Fuller, and
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There are over 90 kettlebell exercises demonstrated in the video below, they can be included in your MMA or BJJ, strength training, endurance training, mobility training, cardio training, etc. Of course there is nothing better than drilling take-downs to improve take-downs, nothing better than working on your striking, if you need to improve your striking. But
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Exercise slash movement explained in 15+ simple dots points, covering just the start and/or end position of the exercise. A press brings an object from chest proximity to overhead. A snatch brings an object from below hip level to overhead. A push (up) brings the torso away from the hands. A pull up brings the
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76 years of age, survived five heart attacks, now he chin-ups 32kg, strict presses 2 x 24kg, and probably out trains your lazy husband. Read the full story on Cavemantraining.com
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This WOD is called DOSMIO, as in ¡Dios mío!, or “oh my god!”, but with Dos instead of Dios, because the reps are two. Two in Spanish is Dos. Reps and weight are kept low to focus on technique. You could see this as a 24-minute WOD that allows you to train. Working out is
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Just spoke to a good buddy of mine who is entering a Gi BJJ comp after gaining some kilos, he asked what he could do with kettlebells to be more prepared for his upcoming match. I asked what his weaknesses were. He said that last time his triceps completely gassed out. Thats got something
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You might or might not know, I’m a CrossFit and kettlebell trainer. I use both the barbell and kettlebell. But at the right times, for the right reasons, and most of the time that means using the kettlebell. In this article: Solutions To Kettlebell Pains, Why Kettlebells Over Barbells?, Kettlebell Weight Limitation, Kettlebell WOD Videos
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This unilateral strength workout with a heavy kettlebell focusses on the upper body, it leaves no muscle unworked! Hits all the deltoids, obliques, chest, and back muscles. The workout is as follows: 20-meter farmer walk left 20-meter overhead walk right 20-meter farmer walk right 20-meter overhead walk left 8 chest presses left 8 bent
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“Shoulders have been torn out from boxing as a amateur. What is the best way l can get my arms, shoulders strong with a kettlebell to keep them from popping out? Any workouts I should focus on? Routines?” This article includes an awesome TRX drill which will allow you to clearly measure lat
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Ever wondered what exactly happens during a kettlebell swing? What muscles do what, and why? Following is the analyses of a double arm kettlebell swing with an insert. From back swing to up phase Hip extension Gluteus Maximus pulls the top of pelvis up Hamstrings pull on bottom of the pelvis Hip extensors
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If you’re looking for a well designed kettlebell workout with an objective, provides some fun, and leaves you feeling awesome all over, this is it! The kettlebell workout HPMAXJERK is intense from the get go! Objectives: Good full-body bodyweight warm-up Tax shoulders prior to the jerk Improve jerk technique Increase core strength Improve
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So, you’re into kettlebells, you like training with them, you’ve been on your own for a while, but now you’re looking to belong. You’re looking to give yourself a title, be part of a group, look for guidance, and eventually provide guidance. If you ask the kettlebell community: there is hardstyle there is softstyle
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