Mike and Brett discuss recent projects they’ve been working on outside of the Minimum Effective Dose podcast. These 2 resources can help you set yourself apart from other strength and conditioning coaches. If you’re a fitness professional looking to build your career in strength and conditioning, tune in and check out the details linked below. … Read More
Kettlebells
Digging Deeper Into the Turkish Get Up – Part 2 – Episode 36
This episode is part two of a two-part series on digging deeper into the Turkish Get Up. If you’re interested in learn more about the TGU to learn more for your own training purposes or to help you better coach your clients, don’t miss this episode and the previous episode (Part 1 of Digging Deeper … Read More
Digging Deeper Into the Turkish Get Up – Part 1 – Episode 35
This episode is part one of a two-part series on the Turkish Get Up. If you’re interested in digging deeper into the Turkish Get Up to learn more for your own training purposes or to help you better coach your clients, don’t miss this one. The MED duo, Brett and Mike, discuss everything from… Teaching … Read More
Digger Deeper into the Kettlebell Clean and Snatch – Episode 32
You already know we love kettlebell training. In this episode, we discuss the finer details of the kettlebell clean and snatch. These two kettlebell exercises are fundamental kettlebell skills. Just about everyone can benefit from including cleans and snatches into a training routine. Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for optimal coaching points or … Read More
Mastering the Basics of the Kettlebell Deadlift and Swing – Episode 30
This episode is a deep dive into the importance of mastering the basics of the kettlebell deadlift and swing. Brett and Mike give you valuable insight into: How to approach your kettlebell training regimen The importance of programming when training with kettlebells Biomechanics Coaching kettlebells and why we start with the kettlebell deadlift and swing … Read More
Programming Kettlebell and Barbell Work – Episode 27
One of the most common questions we get asked when it comes to programming is how to blend kettlebell training with barbell training. If you’re programming kettlebell and barbell work for your clients (or yourself), this is a must-listen episode for you. There are several different ways to approach utilizing both of these training modalities in order … Read More
Kettlebell Training for Hypertrophy – Episode 24
There are variety of strategies you can use when it comes to training for hypertrophy – building muscle. When you ask a coach the best way to build lean muscle, kettlebell training is usually not a top preferred method. Thinking kettlebell training for hypertrophy won’t work probably has to do with misapplication, bro science and … Read More
Tale of Two Kettlebell Journeys – Episode 15
In episode 15, a tale of two kettlebell journeys, Brett and Mike talk about their experiences with kettlebell training. Both coaches share how they got started, how their kettlebell journeys have evolved and where they are now. Mike and Brett also give you some valuable insight on coaching, professional development and more. One of the … Read More
Kettlebells and BJJ – A Perfect Match
Today’s topic includes two my favorite things – kettlebells and BJJ! If you’ve spent any amount of time training martial arts or coaching combat athletes, you’ve probably heard that kettlebell training can be incredibly beneficial for these athletes. You will hear things like… Kettlebell Training will improve functional strength. Training with kettlebells is excellent for … Read More
The SOS Get up
In this video you’ll see a variation of the traditional get up. This version requires significantly more thoracic mobility than a traditional get up. If your goal is to perform a windmill or bent press, this is a fantastic variation of the get up to perform prior to doing those other drills. Things to note: If … Read More