Crybabies beware, 2 kettlebells snatches you should be doing
October 27, 2009
There are many variations of the kettlebell snatch. There are several traditional forms of this kettlebell exercise, then there are other variations that may be better options if you treat kettlebell training as a means to an end, not the end itself.
Below are 2 kettlebell snatch variations you should be doing if you want power.
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Do This before you kettlebell train
October 26, 2009
The other day while working with a client we were discussing the numerous lateral kettlebell exercises that we cover in our “Kettlebell Training for Fitness & Sport DVD” series and how important they are for total hip development and athletic movement.
As usual, our discussion turned into a regression/progression update as well as the best warm-up for those lateral kettlebell exercises that we were discussing.
Below is one our favorite Pre-Kettlebell Training session activation drills. You can perform this drill anytime to help wake up some sleepy glutes.
To check out those lateral kettlebell exercises in more detail I recommend this series: Kettlebells for Fitness & Sport.
Kettlebell Certification Level II New York City
October 26, 2009
Kettlebell Athletics Kettlebell Certification Level II
We love teaching kettlebell training to eager and enthusiastic fitness professionals. Whenever we hold a Level II Kettlebell Certification we are constantly amazed at how much more each and every one of the attendees want to learn from us.
This is the October 17-18, 2009 Kettlebell Athletics Level II instructors. Awesome work to all!
A favorite kettlebell exercise
October 22, 2009
During our Kettlebell Certifications for Fitness Professionals a few Kettlebell Exercises always become a favorite amongst the trainers that are attending.
The 2-Hands Anyhow is one of those Kettlebell Exercises. We teach 2 different variations of this exercise, this variation is based off of the Kettlebell Windmill.
Ketlebell Athletics Coach Level 2, Juan demos with outstanding form below. That’s 2 x 24kg kettlebells.
Why Your Kettlebell Won’t Swing (Part 4)
October 21, 2009
The Kettlebell swing should be a very simple kettlebell exercise to learn…and it is for the most part. It shouldn’t take an entire 8-hour day to learn or to teach the kettlebell swing.
There are however certain issues that could stop you from getting the most power from your kettlebell swings.
- Tight Hip Flexors
- Weak Gluteals
- And Weak Hip Flexors
Basically, all these issues are related through your nervous system and their inter-action with one another is what creates how well or how poorly you swing your kettlebell, run , jump or make love.
Follow along with the video below. This method should be applied last, once you’ve gained your new range of motion.
P.S. How to Fix your Goblet Squat. This 17 Part series (it’s very complicated) will begin next week.
Kettlebell Overhead Presses
October 20, 2009
By design the kettlebell allows for some unique exercise variations. Although these kettlebell exercises are all overhead presses, they all have a much different feel and do affect different areas of your grip, shoulder complex and core.
Try these out! let us know which variation was your strongest, which one was your weakest?
Kettlebell Complex- Power & Stability (Part 2)
October 19, 2009
This is another very common kettlebell complex that we perform during our kettlebell workouts. Click Here to see Part 1 of our ” Kettlebell Power and Stability Sequence.”
P.S. Just a quick reminder! We’re holding our “Level 1 Kettlebell Certification for Fitness Professionals” on November 7th.
On November 8th the team from TRX will be hosting one of their suspension Training Workshops. It’s going to be a great weekend filled with cutting-edge training info. Please click here to sign up.
I received some emails asking about the TRX Training that will happen on November 8th. Below is a short video highlight:
Kettlebell Training Lunge Variations
October 16, 2009
Kettlebell training is very versatile, far beyond swings and snatches. Here are four different kettlebell lunge variations. Below the video is a workout using each kind of kettlebell lunge variation.
Kettlebell Workout 1
Racked Reverse Lunge 10/10
Elevated Push Ups 10
(Place your hand on the kettlebell for the elevated push ups)
Follow a descending ladder 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Kettlebell Workout 2
Racked Reverse Lunge w Leg Drive 10/10
Pull Ups 5
Kettlebell Swings 20
5 Times
Kettlebell Workout 3
Overhead Reverse Lunge 30sec/30sec
Sling Shots 30sec
Push Ups 30sec
Run 400yards
4 Times
Kettlebell Workout 4
Reverse Lunge w Overhead Press 30sec/30sec
Squats 30sec
Speed Rows 30sec
Jump Rope 60sec
5 Times
Give those a try and let us know how they work for you. Quick and efficient full body workouts all based around bodyweight training and kettlebell training.
Lastly, if you’re looking to increase your kettlebell training knowledge even further and visit the very location where our kettlebell training happens you’ll want to grab one of the last spots we have open for the November 7th Kettlebell Athletics Kettlebell Certification in Philadelphia.
Kettlebell Workouts- Power and Stability
October 14, 2009
We have several different formats to our kettlebell workouts at Kettlebell Athletics.
One of our favorites way to train is through Kettlebell Complexes.
There are several ways to arrange your Kettlebell Complexes as well as a proper sequence to follow when designing kettlebell complexes.
This sequence can be broken or adjusted once you understand the basic kettlebell exercises and techniques.
Here is a sample of one Kettlebell Complex that we use called…Kettlebell Power and Stability. The more powerful or explosive kettlebell exercise is placed first within the complex, followed by the slower more controlled kettlebell exercise.
For more info on Kettlebell Complexes please check out these other articles:
Barbara Does Descending Kettlebell Complexes
Why Your Kettlebell Won’t Swing Part #3
October 13, 2009
Last week I shared 2 reasons why your kettlebell might not be swinging as well as you would like.
Usually there are 2 culprits…weak glutes and tight hip flexors.
Often times these 2 culprits are working together,it’s a conspiracy. Just ask Randy Hauer.
The video below will help you address both issues at the same time…maximizing your benefit.
P.S. To see part #1 of “Why Your Kettlebell Won’t Swing” click here.
P.P.S To see part #2 of “Why Your Kettlebell Won’t Swing” click here.
P.P.P.S Although we’re from Philadelphia, most of our Kettlebell Certs are hosted in other cities. However, on November 7th we’re holding a Level 1 Kettlebell Cert for Fitness & Sport Training Professionals. Click Here to sign up.
