Kettlebell
The Kettlebell: The Do It All Tool for Athletes
"The Kettlebell is an Ancient Russian Weapon Against Weakness." -Pavel TsatsoulineThe kettlebell, or girya as originally called in Russia, is a much-misunderstood tool. It is so misunderstood that many people [...]
Executing and Implementing the Kettlebell Windmill Exercise Effectively
Among the vast array of movements one can perform with a Kettlebell, a personal favorite of mine is the kettlebell windmill. It is, however, frequently misunderstood and performed incorrectly by [...]
Life Hack: Buy a Medium-Weight Kettlebell
I love my kettlebell. In fact, I still remember how we first met. We were cleaning out the old STACK office when a co-worker announced a kettlebell was up for [...]
3 Little-Known Kettlebell Movements That Tone Your Entire Body
A single medium-weight kettlebell is a fitness Swiss Army Knife. You may already be familiar with kettlebell exercises like the Swing and the Turkish Get-Up. However, those are far from the only [...]
The Kettlebell Snatch
The Kettlebell Snatch, like its barbell cousin, is one of those unique movements that allow the individual performing it to express multiple aspects of fitness simultaneously. Power, strength, coordination, stamina, [...]
16-Week Off-Season Baseball Training Program
A solid off-season baseball training program can make or break in-season success. Once the baseball season is over, it's time to begin preparing for the...
Which Squat Should You Do? All or Just One?
The squat is a classic staple exercise when it comes to strength training. If someone said, quick name a strength training exercise, you would probably say squats. Squats are great [...]
Progressions and Regressions of Exercises, Such as the Squat and Deadlift
A conversation I’ve had countless times with clients, both young and old, centers around exercise selection. More specifically, exercises they have either been instructed “not to do” or are simply [...]
9 Exercises You’ve Never Tried
There is always a time and place to include unconventional exercises into your training program. You may want some variety, hit a plateau, or perhaps a new way to challenge [...]
The Windmill Exercise: A Perfect Screening Tool
The Windmill exercise is the perfect movement to share with your clients. Typically, it will be programmed as a warm-up, mobility drill, or tertiary activity to compliment your primary lifts. [...]
