Marty Farrell, Author at Spotter Up

How to Do a Kettlebell Snatch, Tip Part 2

December 24, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness

The Snatch is a modified swing where the kettlebell swings up above the head. You pull a kettlebell off the floor from a squat position, swing the weight up, then dip under it, and press it overhead. Kettlebel... Read More...

How to Do A Kettlebell Snatch, Tips

Marty Farrell

December 23, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness

The Snatch is a modified swing where the kettlebell swings up above the head. You pull a kettlebell off the floor from a squat position, swing the weight up, then dip under it, and press it overhead. Kettlebel... Read More...

How to Do a Kettlebell Swing.

Marty Farrell

April 16, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR

http://youtu.be/5Twtx-2fSho Marty is performing a kettlebell swing. Notice a few things in the video: His arm is straight but the elbow is not locked out as this can cause stress or injury on the joint.... Read More...

Getting the Best Kettlebell Hand Spacing

Marty Farrell

April 13, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR

http://youtu.be/NdtHLzf_LjQ There are some specific features to keep in mind if you are looking to train with a competition kettle-bell. "Pro Grade", "Competition", or "Sport" kettlebells are made to certai... Read More...

How to Select a Proper Kettlebell for Use in Lifting

Marty Farrell

April 10, 2017

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR

http://youtu.be/Lx1SOB4zImw There are some specific features to keep in mind if you are looking to train with a competition kettle-bell. "Pro Grade", "Competition", or "Sport" kettlebells are made... Read More...

Kettlebells, Motivation Interest Adaptation

Marty Farrell

March 17, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR

Kettlebell Sport (we sometimes refer to fitness sport) Competition requires motivation like anything else. My second day of consistent training I almost had a mini fever and wondered “how am I going to... Read More...

Kettlebells: We’re About This and You’re About That

Marty Farrell

February 12, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR

by Marty Farrell So folks are asking me. "Are you going to talk to these folks who say we (the sport of kettlebells) are about this and say they are about that?" I ask "Why?" and even now I will write ab... Read More...

Achieving Good Kettlebell Swing

Marty Farrell

January 13, 2017

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR

http://youtu.be/3buLnqg7DLA Achieving Good Kettlebell Swing Our sound quality obviously stinks but the concept Marty imparts is simple and effective. Marty is showing you that the kettlebell goes up rather t... Read More...

Training

Marty Farrell

September 11, 2016

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR

I appreciate the athletics in their given field. Lately MMA has increased popularity in no small part to the efforts and success of Dana White. He put it on the map. I recognize kettlebells as a worthy sport... Read More...

Kettlebell Styles and Methods: Interpretation of AKC/WKC Method

Marty Farrell

September 5, 2016

Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Mission Fitness, MISSION GEAR

A. LIFTING METHODOLOGIES AND MY UNDERSTANDING OF THEM. When someone demonstrates a lift, what matters are the mechanics of the exercise and how much weight. Bodybuilding: 7-20 reps with weight. Muscular ... Read More...

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