Just finished my second ever Tactical Strength Challenge this past Sunday. Competition is fun! It is quite different between training in the gym, and then being forced to be at your best on a specific date and time. Luckily this time I didn’t have to drive to Sacramento to compete …
Tactical Strength Challenge
The Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC) is a strength competition consisting of three events: A three-attempt powerlifting deadlift Pullups for max reps Kettlebell snatches for max reps in a 5:00 time period You can find out more at tacticalstrengthchallenge.com I had the opportunity to participate in my first TSC last weekend. …
On Kettlebell Snatch Form
I have to laugh. This form stuff is so funny. I understand the snatch better than most people out there. I understand that form must be compromised to go this fast. Others do not understand this. But I don’t teach the snatch the way I show it in the video …
Dominate the Kettlebell Snatch
The time has come… And that time is to dominate the kettlebell snatch. As you likely know I recently hit 301 snatches in 10 minutes with the 53 lb. bell. Now I’ll finally show you how I did it. I have a series of videos that not only shows you …
Huge Announcement Tomorrow
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook you may have heard. I hit my goal! 301 snatches with the 24kg kettlebell in 10 minutes and multiple hand switches. I’ll have a video up soon (sooner if my editing program hadn’t just given out on me)… But that’s not what …
Looking Back and Looking Forward
It is now 2011. I’m not big on resolutions. It’s something like 97% of people have dropped their resolutions by the time February rolls around. I don’t want to be a part of something that has that pitiful of a track record. Instead I do believe in goals. I do …
Rise Above Strength Competition
My friend Doug Fioranelli invited me once again to his gym, Rise Above Strength, for their anniversary party. To support my fellow trainers and have some fun I drove out to Belmont and I’m glad I did. To start with there was a competition. This was different from last years …
Kettlebell Snatch Test
I’ve talked about the kettlebell snatch test a lot here in the past. Figured I’d write up an article that tells you the basics of this exercises, the different tests, a few tips on training it, plus a video showing it all in action. New Article –> Kettlebell Snatch
Three Keys to Fast Progress
Hit a 470 lb. deadlift yesterday. For those keeping track (like me) that’s another 15 lb. increase in 10 days. I was surprised I maxed out again so recently this time, but the journal doesn’t lie. Also, for the record that’s just past the 2 ½ times bodyweight mark. Closing …
Kettlebell Snatch Coaching Offer
I was only going to open this up to customers but I’ve decided to let anyone who wants in, as far as filling the last couple spots. Maybe you’ve seen my recent results about my work on the kettlebell snatch. (All multiple hand switches.) 250 reps in 10 minutes with …
Progress in Biofeedback Training – Part 2
This is the second in a series on my progress on biofeedback. Click here for the first post. I still feel like I need more time to have revolutionary results. So far the results have only been great! My lifts are going up. By following my biofeedback my body is …
Sunnyvale, CA Kettlebell Wokshop
I wanted to let you know about a workshop I’ll be attending in just a couple weeks. Its put on by some of the top trainers in the RKC and is well worth the cheap price of admission. There’s Mark Reifkind presenting on the lat muscles and all the goes …
Kettlebell Snatch Test Survey
The kettlebell snatch is one of my favorite exercises. And the kettlebell snatch test is one of my favorite tests of endurance and mental toughness. When I first got into kettlebells I remember training to reach the needed reps with the 24 kg bell in the test to pass the …