Kettlebell training is a skill. Every skill – from music to math to sports – contains within it a set of fundamental ideas that demand consistent practice in order to attain mastery. We call those ideas “the basics.” Skip the basics and you’re walking on shaky ground. Doomed to the amateur level. When it comes …
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“You’re looking Zacked. It’s like jacked, but better.” — Matthew Sprinkle Welcome to the first installment of Get Zacked, a celebration of broing out and all things flex. In this series, you’ll learn my favorite bodybuilding-inspired tips and techniques to build muscle, get an epic pump, and increase the almighty mind-muscle connection. Today we’re spicing …
Kettlebells have been pretty hard to find this year. Quarantine mandates set off an unprecedented run on home fitness equipment that left manufacturers struggling to keep up with demand. Thankfully, it looks like most retailers are catching up on stock… but Black Friday is quickly approaching. It seems the rest of the world is catching …
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Your success, in the gym and in life, hinges on habits and your ability to create them. By using a simple 5-minute timer, you can literally push “start” on new habits and maximize your progress each and every day. It’s been said life is the sum of your habits. I wouldn’t go *quite* that far. …
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I get a ton of questions about kettlebell snatches from clients and readers, so here it is – your complete to guide on how to kettlebell snatch with proper form, common mistakes to avoid, and workouts to try. Enjoy! What is the kettlebell snatch? The kettlebell snatch is an explosive, full-body exercise. It’s often considered …
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