This core training routine with 2 kettlebells I’m going to mark in the “advanced” category of kettlebell training. When learning kettlebells I typically start people off with goblet & cheater clean variations to get 1 kettlebell up to chest level. Here, we’re going to be cleaning 2 kettlebells up to Read more…
Don’t want to go out to the gym but you’ve got some kettlebells and need to hit your arms or your abs? I’ve got some extremely good news for you! The abs portion of your program is built into pretty much any “hard style” kettlebell movement. When you swing a Read more…
Do kettlebell workouts work? It depends on how much work you’re putting into the routine / whether or not you’re doing the exercises correctly. I personally have never been stronger than when I was training for the StrongFirst Girya 1 (SFG1) kettlebell instructor certification. My biceps looked nice and big Read more…
If you’re looking for weight training routines for jiu jitsu, you’ve come to the right coach. I’ll be completely honest here, my weight training did take me away from jiu jitsu (after I went on the Grappler’s Escape cruise and attended multiple seminars with Rigan Michado), but I’ve spent time Read more…
The StrongFirst SFG1 Standard for the Turkish Get Up (2018 Edition) states that “the wrist on the kettlebell side is neutral.” The Standard for the Military Press states “the wrist my not hyperextend. A neutral wrist is maintained.” I find it funny what a year will teach you. I took Read more…
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…
Even though this routine has the words “11 minute” but doesn’t include the words “abs”, “hips”, or “glutes” doesn’t mean the routine won’t be beneficial for the abs, hips or glutes. And yes, this will be completed in 11 minutes. This routine is designed to target multiple muscle groups, focusing 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…
The Kettlebell stamina workout program outlined below should probably be broken out into three separate workouts as opposed to attempting to accomplish the entire thing in one day. My massage therapist got sick, which left me with some time to kill so I ended up doing all three in the Read more…
This week’s challenge is double arm kettlebell swings followed up with pushups. There are numerous ways this combination can be executed – pyramids, ladders, tabata, or the way I learned it: additional rest sets. The breakdown I learned is – 30 seconds, 30 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute 30 seconds Read more…