I have trained roughly 20 professional soccer players in my career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach. Within the last 2 years I have incorporated Kettlebell swings into their off-season training. What have I seen? Increased vertical leapStronger core, especially when going shoulder to shoulderNo more hamstring pullsStronger grip (for shirt pulling) 🙂The ability to … Read More
Month: April 2010
Kettlebells, Training and Injuries
Lately, I have seen a ton of posts relating to lower back discomfort when using KB’s. Here are some things to think about if you honestly want to learn what we teach and practice as RKC’s. 1. Get cleared by a Doctor, they normally know best. 2. Get screened by a PT, SFMA or FMS … Read More
Todays workout 4/28
70 BW pistols, 35L and 35R Did 5 sets of each leg then switched, no rest
Todays workout
foam roll/tennis ball soft tissue work Kb press20k X1024k X632k x5 2 sets S-leg RDL20k 4×424k 1×4 Weighted pull-ups32k 3×3cranks 2×4 BW pistols 4×4 Back is feeling better so I will increase volume on the pistols. Trying to quit when I still feel good 😉
Airborne Lunge ( how to video)
Here is a quick video on the airborne lunge. It’s not as sexy as the pistol but IMO it’s the precursor to the pistol. Enjoy! View Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ63WK_bCOk
Todays workout
Z mobilityASLR prepT spineDowel press from different squat depths Akro wheel progression Swing ladders, 20 each, 20, 24, 32 x5 Press ladders 2,3,4,5 w/32k x4 Ring work
Something to Consider
When approaching the KB, make sure you focus on the task at hand. YOU and only YOU determine how the bell will move. Be aggressive focused and relaxed, you own the bell, it does not own you. You react, the bell moves. Do not approach it half-heartedly, if you aren’t dead set on achieving your … Read More
Beast tamer challenge 1 out of 3 DONE!!
Pull-up ladders paid off, I did a 48kg (106lb) pull-up today. I am pretty happy. Still practicing on the pistol and press but I am pretty happy! Slow and steady wins the race http://www.youtube.com/user/skillofstrength#p/a/u/0/6LAVJIpmVKM