Monthly Archives: February 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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