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The Turkish Get-Up—A Clinician’s Perspective
I am a self-described kettlebell nerd. One of the ongoing jokes, when I teach seminars, is if you come to me with an orthopedic issue, I...

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May 26, 20155 min read


How Heavy Should I Go in a Get-up?
Here’s the thing. We teach get-ups very light. That’s because students are moving around for the very first time with a weight overhead....

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Oct 16, 20143 min read


Flexibility Exercises for Kettlebell Training and Kettlebell Sport
Flexibility is one of the five main physical qualities. High level of special flexibility enables freedom, quickness, and economy of...

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Aug 26, 20143 min read


Athletic Body in Balance: What I Would Go Back and Change
In 2003, I had the honor of having my book Athletic Body in Balance published by Human Kinetics, and for the first time people could read...

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Apr 25, 20148 min read


The Basics of the Barbell Front Squat
The barbell front squat is a very effective squat variation, and when compared to the back squat, is just plain hard work. In addition,...

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Jan 28, 20149 min read


The Miseducation of Stretching
“I want to be more flexible” is a statement I get from many of the young athletes I train. My immediate follow up of “Why?” is usually...

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Jul 9, 20135 min read
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