Heavy kettlebells have been around since kettlebells themselves were first conceived, they were first made famous in the heyday of the circus strongmen back in the late 1800’s. Around the turn of the 20th century, …
Heavy kettlebells have been around since kettlebells themselves were first conceived, they were first made famous in the heyday of the circus strongmen back in the late 1800’s. Around the turn of the 20th century, …
Summary The Alternating Double Rack Reverse Lunge Test is a 2-minute full-body strength endurance test. Men in the Alpha class will need to use double 24kg kettlebells: Amateur men will need to use 20kg kettlebells. …
Summary Jim “Smitty” Smith of Diesel Strength and Conditioning teamed up with the Onnit Academy to show you a quick hack to improve your hamstring stretches. By using resistant bands for stretching you can increase tension on your …
With over 500 competitors representing more than 30 different countries around the world, the IUKL World Championships in Germany was the biggest Kettlebell Sport competition I’ve ever participated in, as well as my first international …
Summary The motion of the Diagonal Pull is amped up with a 180 degree jump switch between every repetition in this very dynamic progression.
Summary The kettlebell windmill from the ground will allow you to not only strengthen your core tremendously, but will help increase your hip flexibility and range of motion. Practice this exercise by progressing from the …
The Battle Ring Suspended Crunch is an extreme core strength exercise that effectively engages your abdominals while working your shoulders and legs at the same time. Whereas a floor crunch is an isolated core strength …
The Steel Mace is a very challenging and exciting piece of equipment to master. I get a lot of questions from athletes and clients who get intimated by the Steel Mace. If traditional tools are your …
Many people don’t realize the benefits of bodyweight training because every fitness magazine has air brushed models hitting weights in a state of the art gym. You don’t need to be a dude in the …
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Summary One of the best exercises for developing the posterior chain is the Kettlebell Swing. Posterior Chain development is a must for athletes across all sports and the Kettlebell Swing is great for building up …
This article will highlight Steel Club movements as they relate to various steel club sizes and weights. The most common question that usually comes up concerns the weight of the steel club and what the best size …
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