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
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
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
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
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
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