There is this one thing the majority of people don’t pay attention to, don’t train and/or completely neglect, but it’s such an important thing, it’s the base for everything… Have you guessed what yet? Build Yourself from the Ground Up Your feet take a pounding day in and day out. Should something go awry and …
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First things first, muscle priming, priming is the process of getting something prepared for use. Thus in our case, muscle priming is getting the muscles ready for deadlifts. You could then ask, is that not the same as warming up. No, it’s not. You’ll see why as you continue reading. Mind-muscle connection is the ability …
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So you want to learn how to kettlebell snatch as quick as possible? Let me get right to it. Ground hand insertion drill Add hook grip Standing hand insertion into racking drill Drop Low pendulum swing Pendulum swing High pendulum swing Assisted half snatch Half snatch Full snatch Watch the video above to get …
Hey guys, Taco from Cavemantraining™ the premier online kettlebell training education provider, with a quick tip for you on how to prevent kettlebells from bruising your forearms. You see it here first, it’s not normally taught the early or high insert with a kettlebell clean, but it’s a technique you should learn to teach your …
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Don’t Do Another Burpee EVER AGAIN … until you know how to execute them correctly! In this article, I’ll cover: How to assess yourself or your clients for burpees Burpee instructions How to progress Burpee variations Common burpee mistakes And most importantly—how to correctly perform a burpee and avoid injury Without further ado… …
Below is an actual conversation I had with someone. “Thanks Taco I have just purchased your books. Looking forward to giving them a read. Quick question – my physio said kettle bell Work is only suitable once somebody has adequate mobility in their thoracic, hips, ankles etc. Are there any methods that you would recommend …
The dead clean tutorial to end all tutorials. If you’ve watched the intro video to the kettlebell dead clean and are here to unlock the 4:30 long detailed video, or download the 9 pages long PDF. In the extremely detailed video that you can unlock further below, you will find references to: Look ahead …
Not that I’m a big fan of medicine, but if you have to take some, you check the label first, right? Making sure it’s the right medicine, and right for your ailments? Again, not a fan of doctors, but if you’re not sure what’s wrong with you, you go to the doctor and ask them …
This article is about chest pressing, in particular, flat back bench pressing and bench press depth with barbell or dumbbell. How deep should you go on the flat bench press? Should you go past horizontal? Should you create more than 90° elbow flexion? Should you train the sticking point? First, let me get …
Allow me to open and expand your mind. I’ll tread carefully, I promise. You see all these YouTube videos, and scrolling through the comments you’ll find: “That’s not a clean” “That’s not a push-up” “That’s not a pull-up” And so on… Heck, maybe you’re even one of those people who comment, I once was. Until …
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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 …
“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 …
Even if you’re a Crossfitter, love CrossFit, are a CrossFit Judge, and have a CrossFit qualification, you can still disagree with some of the naming. One would assume that’s okay!? “A burpee is from standing into plank position, back into standing position. I put my cojones on the line for that. It works the …
Forward Lunging in Place With Weight Shearing forces push in one direction at the top, and the opposite direction at the bottom, causing shearing deformation. Breaking down the forward lunge (in place): Neutral standing position with weight racked in the form of kettlebells, barbell, dumbbells, or other types of added resistance Lunge forward There is …
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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 …
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.
If you read the kettlebell book Kettlebell Training Fundamentals or completed the Cavemantraining online kettlebell course, you will have noticed that it’s recommended to keep the arms straight/extended during the kettlebell swing. This is because that book and course are aimed at beginners. More details Once you pass the stage of a kettlebell novice, it’s …
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