Caveman Kettlebells is our unique signature program which can be a strength, agility, endurance, mobility, cardio, or another form of kettlebell workout.
Terrance Ndlovu is an East London-based Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer and RKC-certified kettlebell instructor. Terrance submitted a workout to Cavemantraining which consists of 50 reps per round, performed for 5 rounds. You should aim to complete each round without putting the kettlebell down.
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The kettlebell drop doesn’t always get the attention it deserves as a topic of its own. The kettlebell drop goes from overhead lock-out into the racking position, note that the drop is different if you’re doing a full snatch and does not return into racking then. I’m covering the kettlebell drop from racking, the half
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I decided that I had enough of calling the Romanian Dead Lift (RDL) and as of that day I’m going to call the RDL for what it really is, which is a “Hip Hinge Hang Lift”, I won’t be calling it a Romanian Dead Lift anymore, as the weight is not dead on the ground, I first mentioned this in an older video I posted on Youtube back in 2014
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Search the Internet for the definition of a Clean and all you’ll find is information on a Clean with a particular piece of exercise equipment, like for example a Power Clean with an Olympic Bar, you’ll also find references to Clean & Jerk, Clean & Press, but these are all specific versions of a Clean or a
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Open Letter to Valery Fedorenko Update 2019: Valery has contacted me personally, apologized, and said the people responsible for the debacle no longer work for him. I mentioned that he could continue the course with me or offer a refund. He offered to send a case of VF wristbands to take down the post, which
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A couple of years ago I did research on the history of the kettlebell and in 2016 I met up with Steve Cotter in Spain and added more details to the research. The above video is the result, behold the History of the kettlebell part II by Steve Cotter and Taco Fleur. The kettlebell (girya),
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Imagine dropping a barbell on your foot with no shoes on, that’s going to hurt like a mofo! Even worse, imagine dropping a heavy rusty kettlebell on your bare foot, that thang is probably going to cut your foot right in half. I simply can’t understand people that wear no shoes in the gym, I
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The Bent Press is an awesome and powerful-looking exercise, if you do it right you look seriously cool. Let me tell you something about the Bent Press that is usually missed. This exercise is actually not a press, it’s like the Jerk, and you’re coming under the kettlebell by pulling down and hip-hinging. Have a
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In 2016 I had the honor of participating in an IKFF Level 1 Certification, and to pass the certification you need to successfully complete a tough test which is the IKFF Level 1 Assessment that consists of 100 hand-to-hand swing switches, 32 single-arm clean and press, 60 full snatches, and 30 front squats. The video
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The kettlebell press and its variations are a show of strength and have been used as a test of strength for many decades. However simple the exercise may sound, it comes with instructions, fine little tweaks, and details that will help prevent injury, make you press better, and more. This is it, MASTER THE KETTLEBELL
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Taco Fleur: Russian Girevoy Sport Institute Kettlebell Coach, IKFF Certified Kettlebell Teacher, Kettlebell Sport Rank 2, HardstyleFit Kettlebell Level 1 Instructor., CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, CrossFit Judges Certificate, CrossFit Lesson Planning Certificate, Kettlebells Level 2 Trainer, Kettlebell Science and Application, MMA Fitness Level 2, MMA Conditioning Level 1, BJJ Purple Belt and more. Owner of Cavemantraining and Kettlebell Training Education. Featured in 4 issues of the Iron Man magazine.
Hello, my name is Taco Fleur, and …. Read More »
Are people squatting when performing the GS version of the kettlebell swing? Let’s answer that question by defining the squat and the hip hinge as a movement on its own outside of kettlebell sport. Squat vs Hip Hinge Does the hip hinge put more emphasis on the posterior chain muscles? Yes. If your answer is no,
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There is more than one way to skin a cat, and there are many ways to snatch a kettlebell. But why do things differently? If you like to know the intricate details of things as I do then read on. Over the years I experiment and try everything when it comes to kettlebell training.
There are different styles of kettlebells and different styles of training. It’s important to understand what’s out there when it comes to kettlebell designs so you can buy the right kettlebell, and to understand what kettlebell training styles are out there so you can decide what’s best for you.
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What is the kettlebell overhead lock-out and what is fixation? The overhead lock-out is where the arm is straight and the kettlebell weight is resting on the skeleton system. Fixation is where the kettlebell is in proper overhead lock-out and not moving for a split second. It’s a moment where you show total control over
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There is kettlebell training, which is for the everyday gym goer, the athletes, and those who are serious about their training. And there is kettlebell sport, which is kettlebells on a whole new level, and not known to everyone who trains with kettlebells. Kettlebell sport athletes have amazing endurance combined with mental toughness. They do
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Are you wondering about kettlebells? If you’re new to the world of kettlebell training and wondering what kettlebell training is, the following articles will give you an in-depth view of what kettlebell training is all about, including the fundamentals any beginner should learn to stay safe with kettlebell training. What is Kettlebell Training? A kettlebell
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Many people across the world are still wondering what the difference is between kettlebell training and kettlebell sport. Not many experts can explain it without being biased. RESISTANCE TRAINING AKA STRENGTH TRAINING First let’s talk about resistance training which is used to induce muscular contraction to promote strength, anaerobic endurance, and muscle growth. The process
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First things first, if you’re training with barbells then you should know that the hook grip is different in kettlebell training, I mention this because I’ve had feedback “That’s not a hook grip” plenty of times. In CrossFit, the hook grip is with the thumb over the bar and the fingers closing the grip over
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What are the best shoes for kettlebell training? Mention “no shoes” in any context to most GS athletes and it’s as if you’re asking a Hardstyle hardliner to convert to Girevoy Sport! At least this has been my personal experience so far. A regular question in our kettlebell training group is about shoes and kettlebell
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