Most of these exercises fall under the “hard style” of kettlebell training, so when doing these exercises please remember to do the following: Dig your feet into the ground Crank your quads on (that should partially happen from digging your feet into the ground) Squeeze your glutes Engage your abs Read more…
“Now remember, you need 3 pulls for every 1 push when programming a healthy workout” – said Doug Li, a Black and Yellow TRX instructor I took an 8 hour course from today. So, to stay true to that, here is yet another pushing exercise with a medicine ball. In Read more…
We’re continuing with medicine balls (and exercises for martial artists) this week with the rotational medicine ball wall throw. I learned this one from Chris Comacho at the UFCPI. It’s worth noting that this is towards the end of the medicine ball progression series, so if you don’t have a Read more…
I couldn’t think of a better name for this so we’re running with “medicine ball push” on this one. This came out of a sequence of medicine ball exercises being taught at Northwest Fighting Arts in Portland, OR. This is my favorite piece of the sequence as it targets muscles Read more…
If you’re a boxer, kickboxer, jiu jitsu player, uber driver or office worker, chances are your neck is being neglected and you need to start stretching it. Thankfully this can be accomplished pretty easy if you have a ton of kettlebells lying around inside your house like I do. Yes, Read more…
This week’s exercise to try is the TRX Low Row. I’m posting this in October, I’m taking a TRX suspension trainer instructor course in November, so this may get adjusted accordingly. But for now, try it out and let me know what you think. We’re going to be targeting the Read more…
How’s your balance? This routine is designed to be done at least twice a day (three times if you brush your teeth after lunch as well) during a time you’re typically on auto pilot. It’s simple – put toothpaste on your brush, pick a leg and stand on it while Read more…
We’re rolling back the clock to the 11 minute ab program, tossing in some 5-ish minute medicine ball abs routines and bringing back in the side planks to get those side abs working. The modifications came about for two reasons – one being that my current SFG instructor found some Read more…
Who has 11 minutes to work their abs? Not me, so I upped the intensity and cut the duration. Presenting 5-ish minute medicine ball abs. Grab your timer, set it for 30 seconds of work with 10 seconds of rest for 8 rounds (so it’s half the 11 minute routines.) Read more…
Remember 11 minute abs? This is 11 minute abs with weight added to the routine. 6 out of 8 of these exercises you can perform with a medicine ball in place of a kettlebell. Please choose a weight that is appropriate for you. If you haven’t used weights before start Read more…