This goofy sounding exercise could be the missing link in your kettlebell workouts. Developing a strong, consistent hip hinge should be a top priority for new lifters. The hinge is the key to unlocking your strength potential in any fitness or performance endeavor, not just kettlebell training. A good hip hinge properly engages the hamstrings …
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Kettlebell Windmill Ultimate Guide
The kettlebell windmill is a classic strength/stretch lift that develops shoulder stability, core strength, and hip flexibility. Mastering the windmill will give you a powerful tool to get in touch with your lats and obliques and the pliability of your posterior chain.
The Ultimate Guide to the Turkish Get-Up
Buckle up y’all, because today we’re breaking down the mighty Turkish Get-Up – one of the best kettlebell exercises you can do for your core strength, shoulder stability, and overall athleticism. The Turkish Get-up is often referred to as “yoga with weight.” The yoga combo of graceful movement between balanced static postures is the same …
Cast Iron vs. Competition Kettlebells
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 …
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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