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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“Kettlebell swings hurt my back.” If you’ve ever uttered these words, please note: I still love you There are plenty of non-kettle options for training your glutes and cardio (hill sprints come to mind) The WAY you are doing kettlebell swings is hurting your back Correcting technique in the swing is tricky. You’re moving fast …
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Few exercises elicit more “Huh?“s and “Wait. What?“s than the Kettlebell Turkish Get-Up. From the name to the dozen or so steps, to the “What muscles does this work?” conversation – the TGU is a multi-layered movement puzzle.
