Cast Iron vs. Competition Kettlebells – What are the differences and do they matter? Good quality kettlebells are made according to one of two general design styles – competition kettlebells (so named because they are used in traditional Russian kettlebell sport) and cast iron kettlebells (so named because, well, that’s what they’re made of). There’s …
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4 Kettlebell Press Mistakes (and how to fix them)
The strict military press is pound-for-pound the hardest of the basic lifts to perform: A weight (kettlebell, barbell, household pet) is held motionless at the shoulders, then pressed vertically into a full arm lockout with minimal leaning or movement from the rest of the body. Overhead pressing is a challenge to any lifter’s shoulder mobility …
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Kettlebell Turkish Get Up Tips To Get UNSTUCK
I cut my teeth as a young trainer in the hustle and bustle of a big commercial gym, grinding through long hours on “split shifts” (early mornings and late afternoons). Those hours were often packed with 30-minute sessions where I was expected to lead clients through effective total-body workouts. Few of my clients came in …
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The Ultimate Single-Leg Deadlift Guide
The deadlift and all its variations develop strength in the posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, back, and lats), and when performed on one leg, we stack up new levels of balance and athleticism without the need for complex agility drills. Keep reading to learn how to single-leg deadlift with proper form and some of my favorite …
How to Kettlebell Clean (Ultimate Guide)
The kettlebell clean is a powerful full-body exercise that is notoriously difficult to learn. In this article, you’ll learn a fool-proof, step-by-step process to performing the kettlebell clean without banging up your forearms! To some lifters, the clean is little more than the annoying step before a press. But to the real strength technician, the …