Here’s the next installment of Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift Tips. Each week I’ll be delivering three new videos to help you get stronger and improve your big barbell lifts. They’ll all originate on The Strength House Instagram (so make sure you follow us!) but I’ll aggregate them here. Squat Tip: 1-arm Kettlebell Front Squat Bench Press Tip: …
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Gripping a barbell is simple, but you’d be surprised how many lifters I coach who don’t know how to hold a kettlebell. This week’s Technique Tuesday explains an extremely common kettlebell grip mistake and how to fix it to improve your: Front rack position Cleans Presses Snatches Watch this video to learn how to hold …
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Well, I’m not old (yet) and I’ve learned some new tricks recently that have dramatically improved my personal training arsenal as well as my clients’. Since working with the staff at 212 Health and Performance (they’re a self-proclaimed “kettlebell gym” but truthfully, they’re so much more …
In my first article for MyFitnessPal, I broke down the kettlebell swing into four parts and showed you how it’s really not as intimidating as it seems. But the 3 kettlebell workouts in my latest MFP article… now these might be a bit intimidating. Don’t let them scare you. They’re safe and simple. But that …
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I love kettlebell swings. This is not breaking news. I’ve written about them before (here and here) and I wrote about them again. This time, I wrote a piece for MyFitnessPal called “Learn the Kettlebell Swing in 4 Easy Steps“. I break down three essential exercises that you need to learn before you start adding …
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I spent the weekend at my parents’ house in Northern Vermont just relaxing, enjoying the sunshine and good company. The gorgeous weather got me thinking about how many people are scrambling to get “beach ready” now that it’s nice outside. And that got me thinking that when I design exercise programs for fat loss, I …
Part 1 and Part 2 of this post outlined seven rules for metcon workouts to help you burn fat, increase work capacity and improve both aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Here’s a quick recap: Pick simple exercises Use full body movements Utilize high-intensity, short-duration workouts Limit eccentric loading Pick a goal and stick to it Don’t …
