Training should be fun! If it’s pure drudgery then its no wonder so many people aren’t motivated to do it. So sprinkling in some novel and crazy feats can be just the spice needed to keep you going on otherwise consistent work. Saw this from @junctiongirevoysport on Instagram and for …
Heavy Over the Shoulder Kettlebell Juggling
I haven’t seriously practice kettlebell juggling in many years. But I’ve been doing just little bits of it in the last couple months. This is primarily because someone asked me to post some videos so I’ve been doing so on Instagram and Facebook. (Please follow or like me if you’re …
Kettlebell Lifting Basics
In this article, I share with you how to perform four result-producing kettlebell movements as an introduction to this unique and powerful style of training. Used in conjunction with other training tools, the techniques I present here can greatly help you develop a higher level of physical development and fitness. …
Kettlebell Hardstyle vs. Girevoy vs. Crossfit
Over the years in the kettlebell community, this has been an endless controversy. Everyone likes to claim that what they do is the best way to do things. I guess it’s human nature to say so. But the fact is that, more often than not, there are multiple ways to …
One Hand Sledgehammer Swing
Most people heard of or even have done sledgehammer swings against the tire, but not many are familiar with the one handed version. Why do it one handed, you ask? When you’re trying to reach a goal the best solution is to specifically work towards that goal. Be that as …
The American Swing or High Pull
Today I’d like to talk about the American Kettlebell Swing and its connection to high pull and kettlebell snatch. So, what exactly is the american swing? The regular kettlebell swing is mostly done around hip or shoulder height, whereas in the American swing the kettlebell actually goes overhead. This American …
The Old School Dumbbell Swing
I recently wrote an article for BreakingMuscle.com on Dumbbell Swing by Arthur Saxon, but since it was described in text I thought it would be a good idea to make a video for it since most people haven’t seen this lift before. Dumbbell swing is rarely practiced these days, but …
How to Combine Bodyweight and Kettlebell Training
How to combine bodyweight exercises and kettlebell training? I published a big article on combining weights and bodyweight training recently, that’s been well received, but this time I’d like to focus on combining a specific form of weight lifting, kettlebells, along with bodyweight training. As I mentioned in the article …
How to Increase Your Vertical Jump Using Two Tools
What’s the best way to increase your vertical jump? It’s worth mentioning that I haven’t worked to increase my vertical jump specifically, but it’s something that just happened over the years. The one thing that has increased my vertical jump the most is kettlebell training, more specifically the kettlebell swing. …
Top of the Kettlebell Swing Position
The top position of the kettlebell swing is where many people make mistakes. To do it properly, start with a couple of kettlebell deadlifts. Just keep snapping the hips, but don’t use your upper body to bring the kettlebell up. Do not bend your elbows in the top deadlift position …
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 …
Convict Conditioning Routine
I received this question the other day after my post on Convict Conditioning, and since it was well thought out I’m going to give an in depth answer. Hey Logan, You obviously have far more experience than me and I don’t even compare to you in terms of strength/conditioning. You’ve …
Correct Kettlebell Lifting Technique
I have practiced some GS (girevoy sport) techniques previously. Some of the basic stuff like corkscrewing your arm downward. Although my swings and snatches were rarely done with maximum tension, I now know that what I was doing was pretty far from the real techniques used in kettlebell lifting competitions. …