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How To Become More Caveman by Donnie Giafardino Chances are that if you are reading this it is on a computer. With that being said, you are enjoying at the minimum Second World benefits and all of the progress that’s come with this title – but at what cost? The numbing of our innate instincts
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I have always had an interest in what modern fitness would consider vintage strength and unconventional training. I love incorporating vintage barbells and dumbbells, sandbags, Bulgarian bags, maces etc. For the past 8 years, the kettlebell has been the tool I’ve been most drawn to. I love how the bell becomes an extension of the
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I know that I could be so much better, I could have a six-pack instead of a pulled-in beer belly that slightly shows the underlying six-pack that is waiting to be proudly put on display to the world.
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When you’re Training, you’re getting specific. This means you’re training a specific exercise or group of exercises—either under the guidance of a trainer or yourself—with the specific aim of getting better at it. The goal of the training can be improving technique, getting more reps or using more weight, but Training is all about having a predetermined goal and a predetermined way to get there.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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If you expose yourself longer to situations that require mental toughness than you’re accustomed to, you will be able to feel more at ease when exposed to tough situations. If you want to be mentally tougher, expose yourself to difficult situations.
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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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Results: before and after photo
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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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Should You Use a Mirror When Training Kettlebells? When you’re performing exercises you can’t always see the angle at which you press, the neutral position of your back, or any other important factors like pulling down the shoulders, chest out, etc. You need a mirror to check up on that.
What is a DEADLIFT? ↝ Beware Controversial! Some people are taught the Deadlift with a wide stance, some with a neutral stance, some are taught with a hip hinge and some are taught with a squat. But once you understand what a DEAD LIFT really is, a whole new world will open up to you.
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[jest] Murph enters the CrossFit gym and sees 200 burpees and 100 Kettlebell Dead Clean + Jerk on the board, a piece of cake, and he can’t wait to smash it! He quickly smashes 200 non-stop burpees out, even though he feels a bit of a tingle in his lower back, he knows his core
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Allow me to introduce you to the 8 fitness movements all people on planet Earth should excel at, and as a bonus throw in a quick discussion on the difference between pushing and pressing—because we all know that question has been on your mind for a long time. LAZY SLOB [With a bit of jest
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Always in a state of paranoia during your CrossFit workout, whether to go shirtless or not? Maybe you’re thinking “Will Cindy think that I’m macho for going shirtless?” will Angie think “that I don’t yet have the manly round and well-defined chest to be flaunting the fruits of my labor?” will Fran think “Where does
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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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