Kettlebell Articles

Progression with Presses

Tim Anderson, RKC2

Jun 12, 2009 12:53 PM

Pressing heavy just feels good. There is something about prying yourself between a large amount of weight and the ground. For many of us it is a test of strength. Bu [...]

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The Ultimate Combo for Overall Fitness

Kettlebell Clean/Press and Pullup Ladders Combined with Max VO2 Snatch Protocol

Michael Stehle, RKC

Jun 12, 2009 12:52 PM

How to get strong, lean and ultra-fit with minimal equipment and time! Like most health and fitness professionals, I get lots of questions about training and program [...]

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Tips for KB Pressing Power

Mike Nelson, RKC, Z Health Master Trainer

May 18, 2009 02:40 PM

Everyone wants to add more power to their press and they want it yesterday! Strength is a skill (where have I heard that before?) and you will need time and perfect re [...]

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2 out of 3 Beast Challenge Events Ain't Bad

Pat "Phil" Workman

May 18, 2009 02:07 PM

BEGINNING OF THE END…. The last article I wrote for Pavel detailed how my deadlift training evolved from training just a few days a month to at times traini [...]

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Getting Back To Basics

Shaun Cairns, Senior RKC

May 05, 2009 07:39 PM

?? Photos courtesy http://www.kettlebellsforafrica.co.za As a South African rugby player the basics are drilled into us. When the going gets tough the team call is "ba [...]

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6-Week Shoulder Shock Ladder and Swing Volume Plan

Jay Armstrong, RKC TL

May 05, 2009 01:00 PM

A few months ago I put my students through a 6-week program. This program focuses specifically on the military press and swing volume. Each of the students that went [...]

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Kettlebells and Pregnancy

Yoana Snideman, RKC TL

Apr 29, 2009 03:42 PM

The greatest Journey of my life….. and It has just started! Are you pregnant? Or thinking of getting pregnant? Are you a trainer and is your client pregnant& [...]

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My WTH Story

Jason Marshall, RKC, CK-FMS (in training)

Apr 29, 2009 02:29 PM

When asked, "why do you train?" how do you answer? I've been asked this question numerous times, albeit the word "train" is usually substituted for, "work out, lift wei [...]

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Voodoo Witch from Transsylvania

Using kettlebells and CK-FMS to work
scary magic on unsuspecting clients

Gabriella Katschthaler, RKC, CK-FMS

Apr 29, 2009 10:38 AM

Voodoo Witch ? there are actually clients that call me that, and they mean it :) (Sure, the idea of me never touching their ?problematic? shoulder but messing around with [...]

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Clean up your Kettlebell Clean in 5 minutes or less

Terrence Thomas, RKC

Apr 14, 2009 04:57 PM

When teaching beginners, there are 3 technical aspects of the clean that must be considered. And a solid mastery of the swing is paramount to executing an effective cl [...]

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