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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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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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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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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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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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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My wife recently entered a CrossFit competition and she required some training to work on some weaknesses, and improve mobility. Following is what I put together for her. This training session will assist anyone who needs improved: Squat depth Explosivenes Overhead mobility Shoulder strength Lat strength This is training, not FOR TIME or AMRAP, ten
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Ever wondered when is a movement a squat, and when is it not? Have you ever seen the squat truly defined to where there are no questions about it? Dictionary: crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks or the back of one’s thighs. This
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Hey, my name is Chris, I’m from Germany and 46 years of age. I was a sporty guy during my younger years, always outside on my bike or roller blades, I even worked out with some dumbbells I bought back then. “At one stage I nearly hit 100 kg, which was shocking to me.”
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If you’re interested in the kettlebell swing, watch this video! It’s the one and only video you need to watch to understand how to perform the kettlebell swing. I guarantee it.
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Read the book in your own time and become a kettlebell enthusiast, or take the online course and become PRO trainer. Perhaps you gave up on kettlebell training because you were not provided with the right information? Learn how to fix all those issues. Maybe you’re still training, but experiencing, bruising, pains, strains, blisters, or
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A question often asked in kettlebell training when someone sees others swinging a kettlebell with straight or bent arms is “Should the arms be straight or bent when swinging a kettlebell?”. This article provides the answer to that question. If you read the kettlebell book Kettlebell Training Fundamentals or completed the Cavemantraining online kettlebell course,
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The video above demonstrates the kettlebell swing clean (hip hinge) in slow-mo and different angles. Below are step by step photos. Please share and like. Buy the book to learn how to prevent friction, calluses, blisters, banging, bicep strain, bruises and other pains. The kettlebell clean from a different angle. Pay attention to making
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Above and below are videos of Taco Fleur performing the double kettlebell clean and jerk. There is a front view, side view, slow-mo and zoom in. Enjoy.
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Ask most people “Can you do back extensions with the kettlebell?” and they’ll more than likely tell you “No”. Lucky for you, I don’t take “no” for an answer easily and don’t do things the conventional way. Without further ado, behold, the Kettlebell Back Hyperextension. A post shared by Cavemantraining (@realcavemantraining) on Oct 7, 2017
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One of the most common misstatements I hear is: “Steel Mace 360’s and 10 to 2’s improve shoulder mobility.” I would argue that it improves Flexibility which is passive, and only improves mobility at the range that you are capable of accessing actively. What do I mean by that? Your mobility can be
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