Monthly Archives: August 2016

Kettlebell Ladder Smokes Your Shoulders

For fun we used heavy kettlebells to perform a ladder exercise that involves one arm kettlebell overhead presses. You must use perfect form with this exercise. Each weight must be pressed to failure with each arm before dropping down to … Continue reading

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Is Walking Good For You? How About 4 miles?

If you want to do something that will sooth your soul and help you appreciate the small things in life, try walking. I love walking because its a chance to relax, think, meditate, and move blood throughout your body. https://youtu.be/Y1wiYXR6bZo … Continue reading

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Killer Outdoor Workout

Can you handle the pain? How much do you want to change your life? How about a killer outdoor workout in high heat? Well, Mike said yes to it all. He is on fire in his training and continues to … Continue reading

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The Desire For Change Has To Be Greater Than The Pain Of Who You Are

Nate said something profound: “I hate the way I feel and look and I want to change.” How many of us have said that!  We want to look and feel different? But, how bad do we really want it? Most … Continue reading

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Kettlebell Squat Thrusters

If you are looking for a fun challenge to your GPP exercise bag of tricks, try adding squat thrusters using kettlebells. Traditionally, squat thrusters have been performed using a barbell, but kettlebells add even more skill and uncertainty to the … Continue reading

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Crush Your Chest Muscles By Destabilizing Your Feet

If you want your pushups to be all chest and little legs, simply destabilize your feet on a wobbly surface like kettlebells. The brain will feel the lack of stability in the feet and force the chest and shoulders to … Continue reading

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Can Big Men Row 500 Meters On A Concept 2 Rower And Not Break It?

Well, I guess they can. I am 6′ 4″ and weight about 265lbs. When I got my concept 2 rower I thought I could break it, even though it says it is rated for someone twice my weight. I have … Continue reading

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Coach Holland Lifts 400 lbs For Fun After Hard Workout

Does Coach Holland have any energy after kettlebell sport training? Well after leaving another gym and coach, he changes his shirt,  has a protein shake and lifts 400 (lbs) deadlift for fun. For kicks he keeps going with presses and … Continue reading

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Squat Sliders – Save The Knees While You Destroy The Legs!

Mike demonstrates how to perform the squat slider. First he shows the wrong way, and then the right way. Most people get to an age where their knees hurt doing the squat. Even body weight squats can hurt older people, … Continue reading

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Crushing Legs With High Volume Sets

Bo and Mikes legs were crying today after a very intense training session. After weakening their low backs with heavy kettlebell swings, it was time to crush the legs with high volume box squats. High volume with light weight can … Continue reading

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