Become a qualified kettlebell trainer by passing this course and gain knowledge of all kettlebell training fundamentals.
Level: Beginner/Novice
ATTENTION: 70% DOES NOT PASS
The difference between this and our other courses is that as a trainer we require you to demonstrate proper technique. Although we don’t expect it to be spot on, we do need to see progression and understanding of mistakes. Hence, we tell you right now, if you’re not here to learn the details and take advantage of the coaching that’s included, please take one of our other courses which allows you to progress without assessment. We allow time for drilling and learning, we even extend some submissions, but experience has shown that 40% give up, and 30% do not pass. Only the real kettlebell enthusiasts will succeed… Are you one of them?
Those who successfully pass, receive a certificate of completion and education credits with ACE, ISA, or NSC.
Why take this course?
Apart from the fact that this is one of the only kettlebell courses that lays such a proper foundation for kettlebell training, and that the material has been put together over a decade, you should take this course and lay the foundations to become a kettlebell PRO trainer.
We don’t jump straight into the swing, these are the fundamentals; everyone, I mean everyone needs to know these!
How does it work?
Anyone anywhere in the world can participate in this online kettlebell course, all you need is an internet connection, and video recording device in the form of a smartphone, go-pro or camera.
Directly after you sign-up you will receive several links to download the study material in the form of PDF, audiobook, and/or video. You can then study at your own pace, complete exams, and submit assessments at your own leisure, as long as that’s within the time assigned to complete this course. You will get your own assessor whom you can communicate with and ask questions.
What can do you after passing?
When you successfully pass this course, you will have a sound understanding of how to work safely with kettlebells, use them in training, and/or train clients in the most important and popular kettlebell moves. You will understand how to progress clients step by step from knowing nothing to swinging, pressing and other popular kettlebell exercises.
Difficulty
The material covered is extremely detailed but not complicated nor difficult, anyone can learn what is taught, those who’ve been training for several years, or have a trainer background quite possibly will already know a quarter of the course and can pass with flying colors.
How long does it take?
A seasoned kettlebell enthusiast could potentially go through the material, complete the exams, submit the assessments and pass in two to three days. A novice to kettlebell training could potentially do the same thing in 4 to 5 days. Most people like to take their time and spend several hours a week reading, completing one or two exams and submit an assessment, as long as there is regular time devoted to the course each week, one can complete this course within 4 weeks on average. Each participant will have 3 months to complete the course, no exceptions other than those requests for an extension on physical assessments, meaning that an extension can be provided, for example, to brush up on your technique and submit your video(s) up to 6 months after the start of the course.
Pass requirements
Cavemantraining has an extremely high standard and a 90% pass grade is required to receive a certificate of completion. The exams are open book. The assessments are physical and need to be correct before receiving a passing score, the physical assessments are the only parts of this course for which an extension can be requested, which will be assessed on a case by case basis. There are no physical demands that will be put on the students like having to complete 100 reps of a certain exercise, technique and the ability to perform the exercises is what will be judged. When you continue your education with us you will have plenty of opportunities to go through physical and mental challenges to test your ability, this is not that stage.
What’s included?
- Ebook(s)
- Video(s)
- Assessor time:
- Up to 1 hour for private coaching should you need it
- Up to 3 hours for assessing submitted video and communication
*on average only half of that is consumed
- Course access
- Certificate of completion
Does online certification provide the same quality?
Yes absolutely, and even better. Most in-person certifications are usually completed within 1 or 2 days, our online certification takes much longer than that, provides the student with the time to study properly, and repeat subjects that might require additional work. Each student learns differently and might require different levels of assistance, with our extremely high-quality course each student will receive study material in different formats, audio, visual to learn at their own pace and even receive assistance from our top kettlebell coaches.
Course Materials
Ebook, Audiobook, and Videos.
Course Content
Kettlebell Grips
Why grips are so important and can make a world of difference, 25+ grips covered, angle of the thumb and exam.
80 minutes
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General Grip Information
Generic info about grips.
2 minutes
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Why Should You Learn about and Use Different Grips?
Why learning about grips is important.
2 minutes
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Anatomy of the Kettlebell
Parts of the kettlebell explained.
2 minutes
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Hand Position on the Handle
Where to place your hand on the handle.
2 minutes
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45 Degree Angle
Why the 45 degree angle within the palm is so important.
2 minutes
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Double Hand Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Swan Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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OK Grip (AKA 2 or 3 Finger Grip)
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Corkscrew Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Closed Double Hand Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Hook Grip (AKA Overhand Grip)
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Closed Hook Grip (AKA C grip)
Grip explained.
3 minutes
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Racking Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Racking Safety Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Flat Hand Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Pinch Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Farmer Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Bottoms Up Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Horn Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Horn Grip Upside Down
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Corner Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Open Hand Horn Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Loose Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Interlocking Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
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Stacking Grip
Grip explained.
2 minutes
- General Grip Information Generic info about grips. 2 minutes
- Why Should You Learn about and Use Different Grips? Why learning about grips is important. 2 minutes
- Anatomy of the Kettlebell Parts of the kettlebell explained. 2 minutes
- Hand Position on the Handle Where to place your hand on the handle. 2 minutes
- 45 Degree Angle Why the 45 degree angle within the palm is so important. 2 minutes
- Double Hand Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Swan Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- OK Grip (AKA 2 or 3 Finger Grip) Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Corkscrew Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Closed Double Hand Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Hook Grip (AKA Overhand Grip) Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Closed Hook Grip (AKA C grip) Grip explained. 3 minutes
- Racking Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Racking Safety Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Flat Hand Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Pinch Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Farmer Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Bottoms Up Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Horn Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Horn Grip Upside Down Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Corner Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Open Hand Horn Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Loose Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Interlocking Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
- Stacking Grip Grip explained. 2 minutes
Basic Double Arm Swing Instructions
One way to swing a kettlebell, squat versus hip hinge, definitions, and exam.
45 minutes
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How To Perform The Kettlebell Swing
Basic introduction to the kettlebell swing.
45
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Squat and Hip Hinge Definition
Definitions of two fundamental movements.
5 minutes
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Swing Squat vs Hip Hinge Style
Explanation about the differences between swinging squat or hip hinge style.
12 minutes
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American vs Russian Swing
The two most popular swings covered.
10 minutes
- How To Perform The Kettlebell Swing Basic introduction to the kettlebell swing. 45
- Squat and Hip Hinge Definition Definitions of two fundamental movements. 5 minutes
- Swing Squat vs Hip Hinge Style Explanation about the differences between swinging squat or hip hinge style. 12 minutes
- American vs Russian Swing The two most popular swings covered. 10 minutes
Kettlebell Racking and Cleaning
The importance of cleaning and racking, common mistakes, clean variations, swing clean, dead clean, racking, and exam.
60 minutes
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Kettlebell Clean
Detailed information on the clean.
10 minutes
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Common Clean Mistake
Common mistake with the clean explained.
3 minutes
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Swing Clean
Details on the most common clean.
8 minutes
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One Bell Racking Position
How to find your one bell racking position.
10 minutes
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Kettlebell Racking and Clean Exam
30
- Kettlebell Clean Detailed information on the clean. 10 minutes
- Common Clean Mistake Common mistake with the clean explained. 3 minutes
- Swing Clean Details on the most common clean. 8 minutes
- One Bell Racking Position How to find your one bell racking position. 10 minutes
- Kettlebell Racking and Clean Exam 30
Kettlebell Pain Things that can cause pain and other annoyances, and research assignment. 60 minutes
Stretching
Introduction to stretching.
30 minutes
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Butterfly Stretch
2 minutes
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Lizard Pose
2 minutes
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Tipover Tuck Hamstring Stretch
2 minutes
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Easy Quad Stretch / Lying Side Quad Stretch
2 minutes
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Kneeling Forearm / Bicep Stretch
2 minutes
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Single Arm Chest Stretch
2 minutes
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Posterior Shoulder Stretch
2 minutes
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Overhead Tricep Stretch
2 minutes
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Overhead Lat Stretch
2 minutes
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Seated Leg Hug
2 minutes
- Butterfly Stretch 2 minutes
- Lizard Pose 2 minutes
- Tipover Tuck Hamstring Stretch 2 minutes
- Easy Quad Stretch / Lying Side Quad Stretch 2 minutes
- Kneeling Forearm / Bicep Stretch 2 minutes
- Single Arm Chest Stretch 2 minutes
- Posterior Shoulder Stretch 2 minutes
- Overhead Tricep Stretch 2 minutes
- Overhead Lat Stretch 2 minutes
- Seated Leg Hug 2 minutes