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…
IUKL World Cup: Kettlebell Lifting
On our website, we have been following Kettlebell Lifter Marty Farrell, as he shares some of his thoughts on kettlebell lifting. Why should athletes do kettlebells? For those who haven’t…
A More Scientific Look at Kettlebells
Physiological adaptation personally I know this is not scientific. I ran 8:48 1.5 mile. Probably could run 5:00-5:30 mile and run 2:15-2:30 half a mile. It is not the best.…