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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One incredible kettlebell WOD consisting of four tasks! The first task is: CrossFit Burpees 4 Min. AMRAP The second task is a kettlebell combo: Alternating kneeling press 6 Min. AMRAP The third task is three sets of carefully picked exercises, four reps of each exercise: 4 Gorilla Cleans 4 Front Squats 4 Clean
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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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Fix these five common kettlebell mistakes, increase your efficiency, prevent pain, and finish your WODs faster! Snatch Incorrect hand insert, broken wrist, and/or banging. During the top phase of the snatch the hand is not opening up, inserting into the window, and letting the bell corkscrew around the hand. Ramification: Bruising Less reps Wrist
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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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Here’s the workout for Sunday 8th of October 2017, it’s an amazing combination of exercises, 2 AMRAP and one TASK FOR TIME. 20 MIN AMRAP 10 Clean and Strict Press 10 Clean and Jerk 10 Front Squat 16 MIN AMRAP 6 Double Kettlebell Half Snatch 6 Alternating Gorilla Clean (L+R=2) 2L / 2R
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Believe it or not, there are many different ways to snatch with a kettlebell. The most common one is swing style, but let’s see what’s more suitable for a CrossFitter to start with, i.e. translate from regular daily training with the barbell to the occasional kettlebells. Improve your olympic barbell snatch with kettlebells; improve
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Maybe you’re experiencing problems due to constant wrist hyperextension from working with the barbell, racking, pressing etc. Working with kettlebells properly can avoid some of these issues, good hand insertion, good racking etc. And to top it off, you heard someone saying: “Kettlebells can be fun as well!” Taco Fleur, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
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CrossFit is huge, it’s a brand that turns in over $4 billion in annual revenue, and with over 14,000 gyms across the world the impact of CrossFit can’t be overlooked. So did CrossFit popularize the kettlebell? Let’s take a step back, allow me to introduce myself, my name is Taco Fleur and I’m a
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A post shared by Cavemantraining (@realcavemantraining) on Oct 2, 2017 at 11:02pm PDT Download the PDF for the Worlds Best Kettlebell Combo. Movement Standard for CrossFit and KB Comps: Squat Hips below the knee line Feet flat on the ground Thrust Full-body lock-out Swing Bells behind the knees on the backswing Arms extended Snatch One
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A post shared by Cavemantraining (@realcavemantraining) on Oct 2, 2017 at 10:53pm PDT Movement Standard for CrossFit and KB Comps: Down Squat Base below the knee line Arm straight Up Knees and hips in a neutral position Standing upright and shoulders in line with ankles Kettlebell racked General Free hand not touching the kettlebell Feet
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If you’ve seen the requirement for a full-body lock-out and wondered what it is, following explains the standard and how to judge it. Arm(s) straight overhead Elbows fully extended (to be discussed, could be redundant due to above requirement) Hand inline with the shoulder Hips in neutral position (fully extended) Knees in neutral position (fully
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A post shared by Cavemantraining (@realcavemantraining) on Oct 2, 2017 at 10:56pm PDT Movement Standard for CrossFit and KB Comps: Down Knee touching the ground Knee behind the hips Overhead lock-out Foot flat on the ground Foot under or past the knee Up Full body lock-out Any questions in regards to the movement
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FILTHY FIFTY WOD The WOD consists out of the following four tasks, complete all FOR TIME: 50 Overhead Reverse Lunges (alternating) 1=1 50 Kettlebell Crush Push-ups 50 Alternating Hang Cleans L+R = 1 50 Worlds Best Kettlebell Combo The video above also contains some stretching, of course, you should always spend some time on
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This is by far the worlds best kettlebell combo you’ll come across, it consists of two highly effective exercises, namely the squat thruster and the king of kettlebell exercises the snatch, half snatch to be exact. The combo is performed with two kettlebells. This kettlebell combo is for everyone, crossfitters, kettlebell enthusiasts, bjj practitioners, mma
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One of the most incredible kettlebell exercises you can do for strength, flexibility and mobility in one. Every CrossFit box should incorporate this exercise in their mobility sessions. Before you attempt this exercise you will need to be able to squat deep properly, being able to keep the torso upright and heels on the ground.
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Two AMRAPs and one task for time. First 6 minute AMRAP consists of: 3 x WBKC (details here or download PDF) 1 x Alternating Sots Press Second 6-minute AMRAP consists of: 2 x Alternating Gorilla Cleans 1 x Alternating Dead to Overhead Cossack with Deadlift Don’t rush your cossacks! The alternative is racked deadlift.
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This week’s Kettlebell WOD is called The Deadly SIXFOURFOUR EIGHTY. Three short AMRAPs and 1 task FOR TIME, all in one session. The workout comes with a video (see above) and a free PDF to download with more details on the workout plus step by step images. If you want over 40 kettlebell workouts in
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You know how you get that red faced look, sweating like you just turned the shower on and weak in the knees after a good WOD? Well, now you can experience that 4 times in this awesome kettlebell WOD for Crossfitters, BJJ and MMA fighters, and of course anyone training for GPP (General Physical Preparedness).
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One workout with specific parts that focus on strength, isometrics, power, flexibility, plyometrics, cardio, and more. Weight: First two workouts heavy, the third is medium, the fourth and the last is light to medium. Download the free PDF for details. The workout starts with a full-body warm-up using bodyweight only, really get
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