I am all about trying new things. I passed RKC II a couple weeks back and now it’s time to get back on the horse. For the next month I will be training the Long Cycle Clean and Jerk ( LCCJ) progressions from Return of the Kettlebell. I am going to train 3 days a … Read More
Author: Mike Perry
Thoracic extension and the overhead position
Here is a video follow up to my T-spine mobility post. This is the order of the exercises on the video Crocodile breath– 2-5 minutes to reset breathing Foam Roller- 15 -20 rolls in each position– T- spine will elbows together– Segmental extension over foam roller then onto tennis ball– Pecs with shoulder corkscrew– Lats … Read More
T spine mobility and the RKC core lifts…what does this mean?
So recently I have noticed that people throw around the phrase ” T-spine mobility” alot. It’s getting used almost as much as “functional” and “core” At RKC II this weekend I noticed that several candidates knew that they needed better ” T-spine mobility” but were doing the wrong drills to address specific needs in certain … Read More
This is dedication!
I just saw this on ESPN. I sat on my couch with a lump in my throat. This guy amazes me, plain and simple. This hits home for tons of reasons. Heroes are people who step up to the plate and do whats right even is no one is watching. The men and women of … Read More
Our new son!!!!
My wife and were blessed with a new baby boy on saturday night. Connor James PerryBorn on June 4th at 11:11 pm6lbs, 9 ounces. Both mom and Connor are great! He has a KB on order and already has his first pair of chuck taylors!!
Deadlifting 101
Most people are aware of the benefits of performing the deadlift. If you are not deadlifting then you should be in some way shape or form. So what does a good deadlift look like? Search “deadlift” on youtube….once you sift through the 17,900 results, left me know if you still have any idea how to … Read More
“Easy Strength” 40 Day Program Review
I am finally done. I completed 40 consecutive training sessions and finished the “Easy Strength” program written by Pavel Tsatsouline and popularized by Dan John. How it works Pick 5 movements: A large posterior chain movement – I chose the pistol to prep for RKC II Upper body push – I chose the single-arm kettlebell … Read More
AND WE ARE DONE…last session of the 40 day program
Today was my last day of the 40 day program. I totally fluffed it. I am glad I am done but it was a great experience. Press 2×5 all 28k Pistol 2×5 bodyweight Pull-up 3×5 BW Snatches- 100 with the 12k…didn’t even sweat 🙂 Stay tuned for the wrap up and my thoughts on the … Read More
Day 39 of the 40 day program
All 6×1- heavy days and fridays don’t mix too well…plus the BBC late night didn’t help either 😉 I will also add that I slept on the couch last night. I am not in the doghouse with my wife but I was tossing and turning all night and didn’t want to wake her. The soon … Read More
Day 38 of the 40 day program
Today felt ok, I think kicking around with my MLS guys zapped my energy today…oh well Press 24k x5 32k x5 36k x3 40k x2 Pistol 16k x5 24k x3 28k x3 32k x2 Pull-up 20k x5 24k x5 28k x3 32k x3 snatches- 10 minutes with the 14k, super light today..probably hit 215 or … Read More