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Military Press Test For Ruptured Chest – After Kettlebell Snatches
For men who are in their late 40’s in age and above, and who have a pectoralis major injury, there is hope. You have seen in my previous videos my decision to treat my pec rupture conservatively (non-surgical). Some wondered … Continue reading
Posted in Pec Injury Rehab
Tagged military press, pec injury test, pectoralis major test
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Can You Curl A Kettlebell For Biceps?
One of my clients asked me if you can curl a kettlebell for biceps. Yes you can if… Whats the if? It depends if you have strong wrists in the first place. A beginner to resistance training would practice with … Continue reading
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Tagged biceps, kettlebell curl
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Brutal Shoulder Strength Test – Lateral Kettlebell Holds
Back in the late 1800’s men used to show amazing tests of strength using heavy objects and crude weights made by hand. Old school lifting is what it has been affectionately named. The power these men demonstrated is in understatement. … Continue reading
Posted in Wild Exercises
Tagged old school, wild exercise
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Old School Squat Stands – Indestructible For Heavy Weights
I have been asked about my old school squat stands more than once. It seems guy’s like me love old school construction of weightlifting equipment. They built weightlifting equipment to support a tank in the old day’s. These squat stands … Continue reading
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Tagged old days, old school, squat stands
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Kettlebell Snatch Lock Out Fixation – Holding The Snapshot
One of the most controversial aspects of kettlebell sport is the judges call on fixation. Some judges are more stringent than others, and they give no reps to athletes that are trading speed for perfect form. Some judges let the … Continue reading
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Tagged fixation, kettlebell sport, snatch
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Does Snatching Kettlebells Hurt Your Deadlift?
Ever wonder if lighter exercises with higher volume might carry over to larger lifts? I wondered the same when I suspended deadlifting for 7 months in favor of snatching a competition kettlebell. This video shows me deadlifting the same weight … Continue reading
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Test Your Press Strength With Heavy Kettlebells
Pressing heavy kettelbells overhead is an excellent way to test strength. Unlike dumbbells, kettebells feel off-center and awkward, and are more difficult to control. It takes a lot more stability of the trunk (abs) as well as stronger shoulders to … Continue reading
Posted in Kettlebell Sport
Tagged heavy kettlebell, kettlebell press
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Golfers Wrists Strengthened By Weird Heavy Kettlebell Exercise
Kettlebell Twist For Golfers As golfers we know the “4 Big Things” that plague our game when they break down or become weak. The back, the knee caps, the elbows, and the wrists. The wrists can be most over-looked because … Continue reading
Posted in Golf Core Exercise
Tagged golf, golfing wrist exercise, kettlebell
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Heavy Golf Swing Exercise For Longer Drives – Lateral Kettlebell Snatch
A lateral kettlebell snatch is a great way to build the power of the golf swing on the upper body without involving the hips. The lateral snatch will build shoulder strength, upper lats, as well as the obliques, which are … Continue reading
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Tagged golf training, golfing exercise, heavy kettlebell
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Personal Trainer Punishes Client For Being Late
Soooo…you wanna be late to your personal training session? After heavy squats and deadlifts, we had a treat (punishment) for Super Mike! Lets see if 75-100 jumping pull ups will get him…Haha https://youtu.be/vghptz4lCAE Just for fun, try to do some … Continue reading
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