Training Articles

"To Press A Lot, You Must Press A Lot"

Geoff Neupert, Master RKC

Oct 26, 2010 05:10 PM

In the RKC Community, the Press is the standard measurement for upper body strength. To achieve a Level 2 credential, a man must be able to press half his bodyweight in o [...]

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The Cure for My Lower Back...

Danny Sawaya, RKC, CSCS

Sep 13, 2010 12:02 PM

This advice does not replace the advice of a physician and medical professionals. If you are experiencing lower back pain (or any pain) you are advised to seek out the [...]

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The Amped Goblet Squat - Supercharge Your Kicking Power

Jon Engum, Senior RKC, 7th Degree Blackbelt

Sep 13, 2010 11:31 AM

Everyone knows that you cannot rely on a single kick or punch to win in a fight, but often times it is just that which will turn the tide in your favor, if the strike h [...]

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How to Be a Harder-Working Player

Gus Petersen

Sep 01, 2010 04:45 PM

Get the Skills to Live Longer, Stronger and Tougher—with RKC, Gus Petersen's Kettlebell Athletic Training (K.A.T.) Fitness System You've seen kettlebell juggling b [...]

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Getting Strong, Sexy Legs, Glutes, and Abs with the Front Squat: Excerpted from Kettlebells for Dummies

Sarah Lurie, RKC

Aug 26, 2010 11:40 AM

Before I started using kettlebells, I was a traditional weight lifter for nearly ten years. Needless to say, I spent many hours in the gym each week trying to get str [...]

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Kettlebells and Time Travel - Regaining Time and Escalating Energy

Geoff Neupert, Master RKC

Aug 09, 2010 12:02 PM

From time in memorial, people have been fascinated with time travel and the manipulation of time, from H.G. Wells' classic, The Time Machine, to Star Wars and "light [...]

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Kettlebell Muscle

Mark Reifkind, Master RKC

Aug 09, 2010 11:38 AM

The main thing people have told me that they want from their training hasn't changed in 30 + years: they want to lose weight and get toned. This is by far the most co [...]

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A Kettlebell Success Story

Chris Pate

Jul 20, 2010 11:01 AM

My name is Chris Pate. I have been a Police Officer for thirteen years and am currently employed by the Tallahassee Police Department. I am a bicycle patrol officer [...]

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Aerobics Anonymous: Sucker Punch Your "Cardiovascular Training-Junkie" Clients with Russian Kettlebell Snatch Training

Will Williams, Senior RKC

Jul 20, 2010 10:57 AM

We know who they are. Clothing bought just to look good on the treadmill. Alarm clocks set for 0445 to provide them a chance to be the first hamster on the wheel when t [...]

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Understanding Breath:

The Diaphragm, Thoracic Spine, and Alignment

Tara Robertson, RKC

Jun 25, 2010 04:42 PM

Breathing: It is important to understand the various patterns of respiration in order to help clients & students move more efficiently. Understanding this will help you [...]

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