I remember a few years ago when I discovered the kettlebell snatch.
That was around the time I had decided I was going to train to become an RKC certified instructor.
So, looking over the requirements for certification, one of the requirements was to perform 100 kettebell snatches with a 24kg (53lb) kettlebell in 5 minutes or less.
When I made my 1st attempt at this, it wasn’t pretty and I definitely had my work … Read the rest
Learn how to minimize risk for injuries, understand the value of the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), and learn tips to improve your strength in this outstanding interview with Brett Jones.
Brett Jones is a Master kettlebell instructor, top strength coach, and expert in the area of Functional Movement.
This is an extremely valuable and insightful interview with many great training tips and advice you can use and apply immediately.
Here’s some of … Read the rest
I’ve got to step up and explain a ridiculously simple way to massively improve your training performance so that you get better results across the board.
There is an obvious solution to maximizing performance in nearly every functional exercise or training approach.
First, I want you to think about the power you need to perform ballistic kettlebell exercises (the swing, the clean, the snatch) and the slow, grind exercises (the squat, the turkish get up, … Read the rest
Are kettlebells really that good for fat loss?
Really?
To my surprise, this question actually comes up.
It’s like asking if barbell training will make you stronger.
In my opinion, kettlebells are easily one of the most effective tools for fat loss there is, when used properly.
It all comes down to fundamentals.
Fundamentals are the key for fat loss, not all the other “stuff.”
All the other “stuff” is great, but for fat loss, … Read the rest
What exactly is hormonal optimization and why you must understand your hormones to optimize health and performance.
Find out about this and much more in this in-depth episode of the RdellaTraining Podcast!
You’ll get a concise education in optimizing your hormones for health and performance with Hormone Optimization and Kettlebell expert, the one and only, Mike Mahler.
We discussed topics in hormones, supplements, and kettlebell training in this information packed and actionable … Read the rest
The press is one of the most valuable, useful lifts you will ever do.
If you want to be really strong, learn how to press heavy weight over your head.
That’s a big part of optimal total body strength.
You also need to deadlift and squat, as well, but those are different discussions.
When I got into kettlebells, I found out there is something extremely powerful about pressing a heavy kettlebell (or two) overhead.… Read the rest
When I was an orthopedic physical therapist, I can’t tell you how many shoulder patients I treated through the years.
The shoulder was my gig, my speciality.
And, for a period of time, I was fortunate to work directly under one of the top physical therapist’s in the country.
I can’t tell you how invaluable that experience was.
It was through that experience, I became was known as the “shoulder guy… Read the rest
You want to get stronger, right?
Seriously stronger?
Then, review this short 15 point checklist to make sure you’re doing the right things.
1.) Lift heavy stuff. Should be obvious, but lift and move heavy things. You can’t get stronger without training heavier. Barbells, kettlebells, sandbags, rocks, sleds, anything that offers progressive load increases and challenges you. Keep in mind though, there’s nothing like barbells for maximal strength gains.
2.) Use visualization. Mental … Read the rest
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I started training when I was about 15 years old. I vividly remember the cement filled, plastic coated weight set and bench press I had in my basement. I would have never guessed that would be the beginning of something that radically changed my life forever.