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The Ergonomics of Snatching

Jordan Vezina, RKC

Aug 11, 2009 07:48 PM

Ergonomics is defined as designing something to fit the worker, to make it better. In application to the snatch this means taking a basic template (the hard-style kettl [...]

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Secrets of Climbers

Jurgen Reis, Austrian Pro-Worldcup Sportsclimber

Aug 11, 2009 04:53 PM

Are you feeling empty, exploited, and bored after several months of two-fisted "iron training"? You want to have well defined muscle groups and great muscle quality? I my [...]

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Learning the Pistol from the Ground Up

Franz Snideman RKC TL, CK-FMS

Aug 07, 2009 02:03 PM

The pistol is undoubtedly one of the best litmus tests for orthopedic health and functional performance. The ability to stand on one leg, seamlessly lower your body to [...]

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Train Hard Fight Easy

Jon Engum, Senior RKC

Jul 21, 2009 03:28 PM

As a Taekwondo Master for more years than I care to recount, I am disgusted with the public's seemingly well justified view of Martial Arts today. The proliferation of [...]

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Training a Special Olympian

Robert Budd, RKC II

Jul 09, 2009 12:50 PM

Down's syndrome is a genetic abnormality caused by a defect of chromosome 21. People with Down's syndrome have varying degrees of cognitive and developmental disabiliti [...]

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Overcoming Adversity

Angelo Gala, CSCS RKC II

Jul 09, 2009 12:35 PM

After over two years of training primarily with kettlebells my body has reached levels of elite fitness that seem almost surreal. Hardstyle training progressed me to pr [...]

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Get A Grip

Jerry Babbage, CSCS, PES

Jun 24, 2009 01:13 PM

Ask a local gym rat, athlete or body builder how strong they are and you usually get a response about how much they can bench press. When was the last time you ever hea [...]

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How to Change the Game

The Art of Not Tearing Your Hands

Jordan Vezina, RKC

Jun 24, 2009 12:51 PM

In March of 2008 I was preparing for my first run at the open division of the Tactical Strength Challenge (TSC). One component of the TSC is a five minute snatch set wi [...]

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Progression with Presses

Tim Anderson, RKC2

Jun 12, 2009 12:53 PM

Pressing heavy just feels good. There is something about prying yourself between a large amount of weight and the ground. For many of us it is a test of strength. Bu [...]

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The Ultimate Combo for Overall Fitness

Kettlebell Clean/Press and Pullup Ladders Combined with Max VO2 Snatch Protocol

Michael Stehle, RKC

Jun 12, 2009 12:52 PM

How to get strong, lean and ultra-fit with minimal equipment and time! Like most health and fitness professionals, I get lots of questions about training and program [...]

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