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
Great Practice Day
Z mobility drillsaslr workrib pullsdowel squat press from different depths (WOW)16kg get-ups 5 L/R100 24kg swings3×4 16kg pistols L/R4×3 s-arm press 32kg x3 and 36kg x3 (felt light today about time) 🙂40 strict pull-ups40 strict dips Added tons of mobility work into each set, lots of ASLR work, S-leg deads before pistols and modified Bretzels. … Read More
What I learned today 3/25/10
When stretching the hamstring, dorsiflexion of the ankle is not necessary. You may “feel” it more but what you may feel is neural tension and not necessarily true lengthening of the hamstring. Thanks Al!
1st ever RKC GTG in New England
I can’t wait!!! New England RKC’s have to represent, soooooo here is the scoop on the RKC New England GTG: When: Saturday April 17th Time: 10:30am to whenever we are done Where: Athletic Evolution, 78B Olympia ave, Woburn, MA 01801 Please forward this to all RKC’s you know and see if they are interested. I … Read More