Michael Skogg

Michael Skogg is a kettlebell coach, author and educator, with 20+ years experience. He is the creator of the SKOGG System as well as the former National Weider Kettlebell Trainer. Skogg's background is injury rehabilitation and corrective exercise as a Certified Neuro Muscular Therapist (CNMT), CHEK Level 1 and 2 practitioner and American Kettlebell Club Certified Coach (AKC).

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Warm-Up With Kettlebells

December 1, 2012 | Michael Skogg

Kettlebell exercises are a highly effective way to prepare for workouts. They allow for natural athletic movements—similar to what is performed in traditional dynamic warm-ups—with resistance. This increases range of motion and primes muscles for more intense lifts. One of the best kettlebell warm-up...

Get Blazing Speed With Kettlebells

October 1, 2012 | Michael Skogg

Kettlebells are a great way to get faster for any sport. The hips are the primary power generator when you accelerate or sprint, and kettlebell movements, specifically Kettlebell Swings, increase strength and power through the hips. This translates directly to...

Kettlebell Push Press: An Upper-Body Plyometric Exercise

February 10, 2012 | Michael Skogg

When you hear the word plyometric, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Jumping, right? But a true plyometric exercise is when a muscle group exerts maximal force in minimal time. Plyos are commonly used for increasing lower-body power,...

Harness the Benefits of Performing Olympic Lifts With Kettlebells

December 13, 2011 | Michael Skogg

When it comes to power and strength training, tried-and-true Olympic lifts will always have a place in your workout program. However, these lifts can be difficult to master, due to their complexity. So why not try performing Olympic lifts with...