#Mobility 2/2

Aug 18, 20158 min read

5 Simple Tips for a Stronger Pistol

99% of those who have ever seen a perfectly executed pistol (one-legged squat) think of it as of an unattainable feat of strength, if not...

May 26, 20155 min read

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...

Oct 16, 20143 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....

Aug 26, 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...

Apr 25, 20148 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...

Jan 28, 20149 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,...

Jul 9, 20135 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...