The 3 Cs of Kettlebell Ownership
Understanding what exactly is meant when we talk about “owning a kettlebell” will assist in your journey toward greater strength—and bigger bells.
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The StrongFirst “Tools of Titans” Video Companion
To make life easier (regarding searching for info, not practicing), I created a Tools of Titans video companion to cover all the exercises featured in Pavel’s chapter of Tim Ferriss’s new book.
The Critical Difference Breathing Can Make in the Snatch Test
We often revert to our training when competing. Therefore, we must practice proper breathing under extreme circumstances in order to get better at it and have it become what feels most natural.
Why You Should Consider Adding Kettlebell Carries to Your Training
Loaded carries are rarely a staple in a group or individual training programming, despite the fact that kettlebell carries provide unique advantages for both settings.
How to Build a Skill: Using the Get-up to Develop the Press
It’s likely you’ve read dozens of articles on the get-up, how to do the get-up, and what effect you can create with it. That’s all fine, but let me share the special reason that I do the get-up.
There’s Nothing Wrong With Being Strong
At StrongFirst we say, “Strength has a greater purpose.” This mindset isn’t the case for everyone and this instinct to pursue strength may require a little teasing out—for a few people, we may have to knock down barriers.
The 3 Cleans: The Relationship Between Form and Function
Let’s talk about architecture as it relates to the kettlebell clean. Really? Yes, really. Architecture, form, and function are important. The type of kettlebell clean (form) sets the structure for the goal exercise (function).
How to Properly Program the Get-up for 3 Different Goals
Depending on your training goals, the get-up can be implemented differently. Here are three ways you can program the get-up: for skill development, strength, or movement prep.
How StrongFirst Combat Melds Hard Style Kettlebells and Martial Arts
As a professional Muay Thai fighter, I was excited to participate in StrongFirst’s new course: StrongFirst Combat. Nothing else has ever given me the self-confidence and sense of self I gained from training to be a fighter.
15 Years and 15 Observations
I signed up for Pavel’s second-ever workshop in February of 2002 and my first kettlebell arrived in time for Christmas 2001. The rest, as they say, is history. But what have I observed in those fifteen years?