I love kettlebells. I love everything about them. The touch, the smell, the shape, the awesomeness. Ok, thats a bit much, but you get the point. I have been training with kettlebell’s since 2007. There have been some good swings, some great swings and some pretty ugly swings along the way. As I prepped for … Read More
I am terrible at writing and can’t put blogs together very well. I have way too many ideas and can’t seem to organize them into nice, flowsome (that’s flowing and awesome in one word) sentences and paragraphs. One thing I can do is write random lists that don’t necessarily tie together to share brilliant information. … Read More
Thats me, no really 😉 I have been lifting weights since I was 14. I have been a strength coach for almost 10 years. In those years I have learned many valuable lessons from mentors, friends, coaches and coworkers. One lesson still holds true to this very day…Nobody likes an a$$. We all know … Read More
Opinions are like belly buttons, everybody has one. I was going to say something different but I am trying to keep it PG on my blog. Now, just because someone has an opinion doesn’t mean that they formed their opinion based off of their own personal experience. Here is my issue with this. Often people’s … Read More
Hello everyone, It’s been awhile since I have posted. Things have been very crazy but I can assure you that good things are happening at Skill of Strength. While I was on my little hiatus I have had lots of time to think about success and what it means to me. So here goes, these … Read More
Just finished Day 8 of my program Double 24k bells 5 ladders of 2,4,6 rep scheme 19:18 I beat my last session by a minute!! Stay tuned for a 1 month update!!
This program is amazing. I am feeling stronger every workout and my back feels better than ever. I still cannot believe how hungry I get after these workout!! I will have a one month blog post coming up soon with before and after pics as well. Day 5 5 ladders of 2, 4, 6 rep … Read More
I hear it all the time. Kettlebell swings are easy. If you think that Kettlebell swings are so easy then you should…. 1. Maintain the box-squat alignment during swings or when picking up or setting down the kettlebell 2. Not shrug or move the shoulders forward 3. Maintain vertical shins at the bottom of the … Read More
This is NOT easy but it gets better each time I train. I can’t believe how hungry I get on the days I train. I will keep everyone updated on my progress. Day 3 Long cycle clean and jerk 4 ladders with double 24k bells, 2, 4, 6 rep schemetime 18:01 Day 4 Long cycle … Read More
Things are going well with the long cycle clean and jerk program from Return of the kettlebell.Every time I train this movement learn a bit more about my body as well as the movement. Day 2 3 Ladders of 2, 4, 6 repsTime 15:30 Day 3 4 Ladders of 2, 4, 6 rep scheme.Time 20:05. … Read More