The Truth in Kettlebells
Training Camp areas of focus: Kettlebell lifting energy systems focus: Lift More/Hurt Less Endurance Anaerobic Sprinting Warm up Active recovery Ice Bathing(optional) This weekend we had our 4th training camp.…
Pararescue, MSgt Pope Track Workout and the P.A.S.T.
by Donald Tamm MSgt Pope was one of our Pararescue Indoc cadre. He created this track workout, which I copied from the Special Tactics forum in 2008, but was created…
Kettlebell Consistency: Expectation aka Being Honest With Yourself
Taking notes this weekend: It was a pleasure to see Coach Rudnev work with some of my students and myself before going to UA (Underground Athlete) for a training day.…
Why You May Need More Than Just One Pair of Running Shoes
Most people who run have one good pair of sneakers that they use for just about everything. It’s a comfort thing; you break them in, and know you can run…
Olympic Lifting Ruling the Roost in Support of Specialized Athletics.
Top 10 Pitching Velocity Workouts 3 Position Cleans – This is the entire series of the Olympic Cleans. This includes the Power Clean, Below the Knee Clean and the Hang…
Revamping an Old Concept Called Work
For about the last two years I unlearned mechanical habits that wrecked my grip and the skin on my hands. I also learned how to properly accelerate the kettlebell in…
Mountains and Ego
by Marty Farrell http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leKayOU8tik “Victory has defeated you” as quoted by Bane from the Dark Knight rises is a common theme, in that we deceive ourselves that we are “on…
ARE YOU WEAK IN THE OVERHEAD POSITION?
A weak overhead structure is occasionally the product of bad habits or not being aware of the proper position, but more often, it’s the unavoidable consequence of limited mobility. The…
Kettlebells Losing Their Steam?
I think not. I have often posted on ironGarm my thoughts and opinions about kettlebells based on experiences of others including myself. Bogatirs and GS athletes are the most impressive…
Master versus Jack of All Trades
Which is better is anybody’s guess. Kettlebells are arguably a survival tool. Maybe not the all-encompassing tool but a simple way to prepare for survival. I watched GI Jane the…