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Follow the Science — And Question Everything, Including the Kettlebell Experts

There is a phrase that has become a kind of modern religion: follow the science. Say it and the conversation stops. Debate ends. Whoever invokes it holds the moral high ground, and anyone who questions them risks being labelled a crank, a contrarian, or worse. Trust the experts. Trust the institutions. Trust the consensus. I have […]

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Training makes you weak. It's RECOVERY that makes you stronger!

A Lot Of Hardstyle People Talk Others Down

I tend to stay away from forums as it annoys me to read posts from people who happen to think they are superior and feel the need to talk down to others who are not doing the same training or have the same goals as them. Of course, we can discuss the words “a lot”

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StrongFirst Kettlebell Certification Preparation and Experience

As someone who believes in all the varied goodness that comes from kettlebell training and continuing education across all aspects, I’ve recently taken the StrongFirst SFG1 certification with Fabio Zonin. This is a record of my experience and I also cover information about the preparation for the StrongFirst certification and strategy for the StrongFirst snatch

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Kettlebell Hardstyle vs Soft Style (HS vs GS)

Why is there a corner with Hardstyle lovers and in the opposite the GS lovers? What’s the drawback and benefit of each style?

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Don’t Believe Micheal Knight or Pavel: No Knees Over Toes Squat

It’s Thursday 2nd of January 2023, and Michael Knight posts on my Instagram. It’s not the first time he’s posted stirring comments, obviously, there is something that annoys him about me as I never heard about him. The first time he posted I just stopped giving attention to him—don’t feed the trolls. However, this time

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Hardstyle Kettlebell Training – Is It Too Rigid?

The kettlebell world is fascinating to me. I’m still learning about it even after earning my level 1 RKC in 2011. The RKC is based on Hardstyle principles of explosiveness during quick lifts and total body tension in slow lifts. Learning to be explosive while staying relaxed and creating tension are viewed as skills that

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Follow the Science — And Question Everything, Including the Kettlebell Experts

A Lot Of Hardstyle People Talk Others Down

StrongFirst Kettlebell Certification Preparation and Experience

Kettlebell Hardstyle vs Soft Style (HS vs GS)

Don’t Believe Micheal Knight or Pavel: No Knees Over Toes Squat

Hardstyle Kettlebell Training – Is It Too Rigid?

Through Movement: How Physical Training Improves Brain Function

Follow the Science — And Question Everything, Including the Kettlebell Experts

Don’t be a DUTHLETE! Avoid Injury

What weight kettlebell should I start with?

Through Movement: How Physical Training Improves Brain Function

Your Shoulders Don’t Need More Stretching, They Need This Instead

The Smallest Toe in Your Foot Is Controlling More Than You Think

Joe Rogan Kettlebell Workout

How Many Calories Do You Burn with Kettlebell Swings?

Forearm Pressure, Bruising and Pain from Kettlebells

95% of the World Can’t Do 10 Strict Pull-Ups

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