This book contains the most basic and fundamental information for kettlebell training, grip! Many years ago I decided to dedicate a book on grips, after seeing many people fumble with kettlebell grips during transitions and exercises. Knowing how to grip/hold your kettlebell is extremely important for efficiency and safety. Why should you learn about grips? It is important to know and understand kettlebell grips for efficiency and being able to work the muscles intended for the exercise in question. Employing an incorrect grip can mean pain; being uncomfortable; cause for injury; exhausting grip, forearm, biceps or shoulder muscles and losing focus on the muscles targeted with a specific exercise. Why use different grips? If you're asking this question, then you're asking the right question because knowing a lot of grips is cool, but knowing why you would change grip or use one over the other is even cooler and the part you should really understand. During kettlebell training, you employ different grips to make certain exercises more efficient, but you also change grips to increase difficulty and challenge other muscle groups. Sometimes when your training gets stale you might even employ a different grip to please the mind. While knowing kettlebell grips and when to employ them is important and one of the kettlebell fundamentals, the second most important thing you should start looking into is racking a kettlebell. It might seem insignificant, but a lot hinges on how you rack your kettlebell, in fact, some people give up on kettlebell training because they can't get comfortable in the racking position or can't find the proper position for the bell to rest. This book contains over 25 kettlebell training grips and comes paired with a photo for each and everyone. This is it, this is what you'll be building the rest of your kettlebell journey upon, without this information you'll be fumbling around with the kettlebell and even after years of training still look like you just started.
Both the Soviet Special Forces and numerous world-champion Soviet Olympic athletes used the ancient Russian Kettlebell as their secret weapon for extreme fitness. Thanks to the kettlebell's astonishing ability to turbo charge physical performance, these Soviet supermen creamed their opponents time-and-time-again, with inhuman displays of raw power and explosive strength. Now, former Spetznaz trainer, international fitness author and nationally ranked kettlebell lifter, Pavel Tsatsouline, delivers this secret Soviet weapon into your hands.
The great thing about the kettlebell is that it allows you to perform resistance cardio. This means you are using cardiovascular training that increases your heartrate and helps you to burn fat. At the same time though, you are also lifting weight, which protects your muscle from breakdown and increases the challenge, thereby increasing the amount of calories burned and the amount of effort involved. What you will learn in this guide: · The benefits of kettlebells · How to purchase the right kettlebell · How to make your own kettlebell cheaply · The top kettlebell exercises that give you the best results · Learn the best workouts that provide high intensity that will make you a kettlebell machine! Enter kettlebell training. In this book, you'll learn how it can help you get ripped and shredded and, more importantly, how to start with the right set of kettlebells, i.e., the right quality and weight. By the end of this short book, you'll be in a great position to start going for that ripped and shredded body you've always dreamed of using kettlebells. You have a great tool in your hands now. It's up to you if you'll use it to the hilt.
Over 200 pages covering 70+ Kettlebell Clean variations to include in your Kettlebell Training. Whether you want to learn an infinite amount of new, effective, and exciting Kettlebell Clean variations, learn how to avoid injury, or teach others, this book will provide what you’re looking for. Learn how to create effective and exciting combos with the Clean. Learn how to flow or juggle with the Kettlebell. This incredible resource takes you—whether you’re an at-home kettlebell enthusiast or trainer—from the absolute beginner to the most advanced Kettlebell Cleans step-by-step with safe and detailed progressions. This book breaks down the technical aspects of the kettlebell clean exercise into easy-to-comprehend explanations. This book of kettlebell knowledge is an absolute must for any kettlebell practitioner whether beginner or advanced. Master the basic clean and variations so that you can program more exercises in your training that are based on the clean or flow from it. Concise instruction and insights into everything kettlebell clean related. Pick and learn the exercises that fit your goals whether cardio or strength. Make your training exciting again! Complete unique and exciting workouts that are included You may have been training with Kettlebells for years, and thought you knew quite a bit about the different Clean variations before purchasing the book Master The Kettlebell Clean! A whole new world of possibilities and techniques will open up to you today by buying this goldmine of information. This book amplifies the fundamentals of the basics and transforms the kettlebell into a one-tool DIY masterpiece. Learn how to clean a kettlebell in your workouts/WODs properly so you become faster at it, more efficient, can clean heavier weight, and perform more reps without experiencing pains or aches. Beat your AMRAPs and look like a beast in your CrossFit box. Learn how to use the clean for a full-body workout. Look like you know what you're doing in the gym. The book comes with detailed descriptions, photos, and links to videos. There is also the option to take an online exam or become certified through IKU™ and Cavemantraining. If you want to get into kettlebell training, you can't go past the clean, as simple as this kettlebell exercise might sound, there is a whole lot involved and is usually an area in which beginners get injured. I will cover the most common injuries and how to avoid them, like banging and bruising the forearms, ripping the hands, blisters, tendonitis, etc. This book is for everyone, for at-home kettlebell enthusiasts, for crossfitters, and for fighters. I include quite a few variations of the clean that are great for MMA or BJJ fighters. This kettlebell book is for beginners, but also for those advanced, as I guarantee you that it has information you've not seen before. With this book, you will improve your kettlebell training, learn how to avoid injuries, how to become more efficient and learn all kettlebell clean variations to make your training more exciting. Buy this book if you want to: Learn a variety of cleans to include in your workouts Learn how to safely perform the kettlebell clean Learn how to progress yourself or teach others Get certified online in the kettlebell clean Learn everything there is about the kettlebell clean
What Will I Learn? - Use kettlebells safely and effectively for your own training, or that of others - Execute the four important movements in kettlebell training: swing, press, clean, and row - Understand all kettlebell grips that will bring your training to the next level - Learn the important things that are usually overlooked or rushed through - See a whole new world, not just white or black, learn that if it's safe, meet goals, it's good Contains hundreds of detailed photos, links to videos, and step by step instructions. Everything you need to learn kettlebell training, or how to teach others. Reviews: "An extremely good read. Recommended. A kettlebell Great addition to any library users. I personally Have Gained more knowledge That will assist me with my journey using kettlebells as an enthusiast and an instructor. " Bryan Trish (Kettlebell instructor and personal trainer) "A great book for anyone wanting to integrate kettlebells into their workouts Taco covers a lot of information which will help you maximize your training. Links to videos are added bonus and assist with the technical aspects of kettlebell training." Links to videos are added bonus and assist with the technical aspects of kettlebell training. " Mark Godwin (Director, Fit Biz UK)
Packed with almost 100 basic, intermediate, and advanced exercises, Kettlebell Training, Second Edition, provides complete coverage on getting started with kettlebells, creating customized sport-specific routines, and conditioning the whole body
The definite kettlebell exercise encyclopedia with kettlebell exercises and variations. Over 150 pages filled with photos of kettlebell exercise, basic descriptions, and links to bonus videos. Kettlebell training is a form of resistance training with the kettlebell. This encyclopedia and its volumes cover all kettlebell exercises with photos, descriptions, and some having step-by-step instructions. The information in this book will allow you to pick kettlebell exercises and create your own kettlebell workout and/or verify that you’re doing the exercises you’re already doing, correctly. This volume covers kettlebell combos, isolation, and multi-planar exercises. Each subject has just enough information to keep it basic and understandable. Kettlebell Combo A kettlebell combo is a combination of several exercises put together and performed one after the other, usually in a flowing manner. Combos can be as simple as 2 exercises combined, but also as complex as 6 exercises or more combined. They are also referred to as a complex. A good example of some well-known combos are the clean and jerk, clean and press, a good example of a more complex combo is the UKC (Ultimate Kettlebell Combo) which consists out of a deadlift, hang clean, swing clean, swing, half snatch, and strict press. A really simple but powerful combo is the double kettlebell half snatch and squat thruster, also known as WBKC (World’s Best Kettlebell Combo). Isolation Exercises This book wouldn’t be complete without some isolation exercises. Isolation exercises are those that involve only one joint and a limited number of muscle groups. Isolation allows you to focus more and go heavier. A good example is an exercise that is performed standing up, standing up will require more muscle recruitment, whereas a laying down exercise will take out all those muscles that were required to stand up, i.e. calves, quadriceps, gluteals, erector spinae, and many more. Multi-planar Exercises The exercises listed in this category are not the only multi-planar exercises, there are many more, a good example of a popular multi-planar exercise not listed here is the kettlebell snatch. The reason the exercises are listed under this category is that there was not one parent exercise category under which they fall. In basic terms, multi-planar exercises are those that go up, down, back, to the side, etc. they move through multiple planes of movement in one rep. A good example of a non-multi-planar exercise is the shoulder press. Note, whether an exercise is or isn’t multi-planar doesn’t make it a bad or good exercise, it just describes that it goes through multiple planes of movement.
The definite kettlebell exercise encyclopedia with kettlebell exercises and variations. Over 150 pages filled with photos of kettlebell exercise, basic descriptions, and links to bonus videos. Kettlebell training is a form of resistance training with the kettlebell. This encyclopedia and its volumes cover all kettlebell exercises with photos, descriptions, and some having step-by-step instructions. The information in this book will allow you to pick kettlebell exercises and create your own kettlebell workout and/or verify that you’re doing the exercises you’re already doing, correctly. This volume covers kettlebells presses, push-ups, rows, and snatches. Each subject has just enough information to keep it basic and understandable. Kettlebell Press The press and push movement are very similar when you look at the arms, they’re always extending, whether overhead or above the chest (laying down), however, there is a clear difference between the two. With the press, you exert physical force on the kettlebell to move it away from you rather than to move yourself away from it (push). Kettlebell Push-up Similar to the press, you exert physical force on the kettlebell, but in this case, it’s in order to move yourself away from it. A push-up done on the floor would be pushing yourself away from the floor. If you take the same push-up position and turn it around—laying flat—and perform the same movement it becomes as press as you’re moving the object away from yourself. Kettlebell Row When looking at the movement in boat rowing it’s always a pull and push off the oar. In the context of kettlebell training, a row is always a pull as gravity replaces the push. A row has to be performed in such a way that you’re acting directly against gravity. The focus of the kettlebell row are the posterior muscles of the upper back. Kettlebell Snatch A snatch is a movement in which the kettlebell rapidly raised from a lower position—always below the hips—to above the head in one continuous smooth explosive movement. An example of a few common start positions are dead, hanging, and swinging.
What is the Hip Hinge? How do You Perform it Correctly? Explained in plain English so everyone can understand it. The hip hinge is a fundamental human movement and extremely important in exercise. It is vital because knowing and performing it correctly will prevent injury and will allow you to work a large portion of the posterior chain muscles with one movement. Also, a lot of important exercises—such as the Kettlebell Swing, the traditional Deadlift, Bent-Over Rows and many more—depend on this movement. The hip hinge is essential for everyday knee and back health. It also rewards you with stretches to your hamstrings. This book will cover every intricate detail of the hip hinge movement, explained and broken down in such a way that everyone can understand it; it’s basic but at the same time advanced. This book is part of the Cavemantraining Kettlebell Training series, it builds up from the most basic and fundamental exercise after which you can progress to the Kettlebell Training Fundamentals, and Kettlebell Swing. Due to the Hip Hinge being such a fundamental movement for every-day life, the precursor to popular exercises like the Conventional Deadlift, CrossFit Clean/Snatch, Bent-Over Row and Kettlebell Swing/Snatch, the movement deserves a book of its own, this is it. This book covers common mistakes, how to correct the hip hinge, how to perform the hip hinge, hip hinge variations, what is lifting with the back, and much more. “No one should progress to exercises like the hip hinge deadlift, bent-over row or the kettlebell swing without fully understanding the hip hinge movement.” ~ Anna Junghans (Gym Owner – Gym Elite) All Cavemantraining books: Master The Hip Hinge (currently viewing) On Amazon, iTunes, or CavemantrainingMaster The Lunge On Amazon, iTunes, or CavemantrainingMaster Kettlebell Grips and Racking On Amazon, iTunes, or CavemantrainingKettlebell Training Fundamentals On Amazon, iTunes, or Cavemantraining Contains the kettlebell grips and racking bookMaster The Kettlebell Clean On Amazon, iTunes, or CavemantrainingMaster The Kettlebell Press On Amazon or CavemantrainingMaster The Kettlebell Swing On Amazon or CavemantrainingKettlebell Workouts And Challenges 1.0 On Amazon, iTunes, or CavemantrainingFlexibility, Mobility, and Strength Without Yoga On Amazon, iTunes, or Cavemantraining “This publication is a great asset for fitness enthusiasts. It covers an under-appreciated yet vital element in functional movement, the hip hinge. I’m glad I got the opportunity to help contribute to this important topic. I hope you find it useful and informative and, most importantly, incorporate this valuable information into your fitness routine.” ~ Derek Fronczak (NESTA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer and Functional Training specialist) “You are doing a great service to people who are new to kettlebells and fitness in general. Breaks my heart when I see a large class using their upper body to move kettlebells with the kettlebell swing.” ~ Tony Gomez “The hip hinge is one of the fundamental movement patterns for human beings and Taco Fleur has provided a guide to help the reader own the movement. Broken down into component parts, with definitions and videos, this little ebook is big on performing the hip hinge correctly. It is sure to become a valuable addition to your reference library.” ~ Wendy Chappell Table of Contents What is the Hip Hinge? How do You Perform it Correctly? DefinitionsWhat is it?What is it not?ConfusionDaily Life ApplicationsExercise ApplicationsRequirementsWhat are Hips?What is a Hinge?Cavemantraining definition of the Hip HingePosterior ChainResistanceDynamic vs StaticMusclesMuscle Groups WorkedMain Muscle TargetsSynergists and StabilizersDetails— Gluteal muscle group— Gluteus maximus— Hamstring muscle group— Semitendinosus muscle (part of the hamstring muscle group)— Semimembranosus muscle (part of the hamstring muscle group)— Biceps femoris muscle (part of the hamstring muscle group)— Erector spinae musclesHip flexorsHip extensorsThe Hip Hinge Four Phase Movement PatternHip Hinge DrillsCorrectionsBack Aches and PainsSupercharge your WeightliftingCuesWhat is “Pulling Yourself Down”?Hip Hinge Variations— Conventional Hip Hinge— Straight-Legged Hip Hinge— Conventional One-Legged Hip Hinge— Straight One-Legged Hip Hinge— Staggered Hip HingeIncorrect Muscle EngagementCommon mistakesHip MobilityBecome certifiedWhat do you think? Seriously! What do you think?Additional material
