Want to get strong? Like, REALLY strong? Then you must become a student of the deadlift. But we’re not just talking about doing a lot of deadlifts… We’re talking about being a mad scientist in the deadlift laboratory. Testing, experimenting, and putting everything under the microscope of performance. Picking up weight off the ground is …
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Kettlebells for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Wrestling was the one sport I showed any aptitude for as a kid. I just didn’t have the discipline reserves to handle the long practices AND get my homework done. Yes, I was, and still am, way more nerd than jock. The more I got into training and teaching kettlebells, the more I noticed my …
Try These Crazy Partner Kettlebell Workouts
“It’s like looking in a mirror, only… not.” – John Travolta, Face/Off We use lots of fancy stuff in the name of exercise. Today’s cardio machines are basically iPhones you can run and bike on. Wearable tech promises optimal results through biofeedback monitoring. But no matter how “smart” a certain training tool might be, nothing …
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(Fitness Coaches) How To Get Started With Online Training
The internet has completely changed the fitness industry. You can get a world-class education from the blogs, social media posts, videos, and products that come from smart coaches (unfortunately, you might also have to wade through some cringe-worthy kettlebell swings along the way). We are connected now more than ever, and that means two powerful …
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Kettlebells for CrossFit Coaches (Workshop Video)
Hold on loosely. But don’t let go. When people ask my opinion on CrossFit, I always say it comes down to the coaches. At this point, there is enough differentiation in the industry where it’s not appropriate to make sweeping generalizations – good, bad, or otherwise. The best gyms (CrossFit or otherwise), operate in a …
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