Doctor/Physio: “Don’t work with kettlebells!”
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…
The Kettlebell Dead Clean Tutorial
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…
Bad Workout, Got Hurt! Did You Read The Label?
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…
Bench Press Depth – How deep? What’s Full ROM?
This article is about chest pressing, in particular flat back bench pressing and bench press depth. How deep should you go on the flat bench press? Should you go…
Hot Damn! Hells No! That’s not a Clean! Youtube Crap
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”…
Pull-ups, Got Problems With Lat Activation? Do This Drill
If you’re a trainer, working to progress your clients to pull-ups, and keep finding that: You get them to do chin-ups But can’t get them to wide grip pull-ups You…
Why Crossfitters Hate Kettlebells
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…
Strong, Safe, Mobile Shoulders With Kettlebells
“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…
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CrossFit Has Got the Burpee All Wrong
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!?…
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Why Forward Lunging With Weight Can Be Dangerous
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…
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Squat Definition – What is a Squat?
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? …
The Best Kettlebell Swing—F Everything Else!
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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Extended or Flexed Arms During the Kettlebell Swing?
If you read my book or completed the Cavemantraining online kettlebell course, you will have noticed that I recommend to keep the arms straight/extended during the kettlebell swing. This is…
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Five Most Common Kettlebell Mistakes in CrossFit
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…
Kettlebell Clean Instructions for Crossfitters
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…
Kettlebell Clean and Jerk
Above is a video of Taco Fleur performing the double kettlebell clean and jerk. There is front view, side view, slow-mo and zoom in. Enjoy.
Criticism on My Exercise Form & Technique Hurts
When we’re being told that we can do something better, more efficient or safer, our initial reaction is usually that of hurt feelings, followed by anger. It’s just human nature.…
How to Deadlift Properly in Five Steps
When people talk about the “big three” gym lifts, they’re talking about the bench press, the barbell squat, and, the barbell deadlift. In terms of sheer power and brute force,…
The One Thing People Don’t Strengthen nor Care About—and How You Should
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…
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The Bent Press
The Bent Press is an exercise everyone should be incorporating in their training, it’s awesome for so many things. Thoracic mobility Flexibility Core strength Shoulder mobility Shoulder strength Improved posture…
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