Hardstyle kettlebell mtl is a school where we teach people how to move better and encourage them to move often. At the hkc, we learn what i consider to be the key patterns to human movement. Then its time to join what is the 300 swings a day kettlebell challenge. Instant flexibility through mastering muscle tension 2001 super joints. Mastering the hardstyle kettlebell swing provided detailed instruction on correct position and movement, breaking the move down incrementally, which allowed me to figure out what i did wrong, and how to correct it. The onehanded hardstyle swing is a great tool that builds explosive strength, powerful grip, and impressive glutes.
More tips to fix your hardstyle kettlebell swing videos. Learn the ins and outs of how to perform the hardstyle swing via video instruction. Reviews for mastering the hardstyle kettlebell swing dragon. Quick kettlebell workout, how to assemble the dragon door bodyweight master pull up bar, and more. Its as close to being taught the swing at an hkc or rkc as you can get.
Instead the term refers to a type of handtohand combat taught in russian special operations in the 1970s. Learn how to correctly do kettlebell swing to target hamstrings, glutes, abs, shoulders with easy stepbystep expert video instruction. If you are not 100% absolutely thrilled with your purchase, dragon door publications will refund of your entire purchase price for up to a full year. I have procrastinated an answer for long enough, so here it comes. There is enough time to take notes, maybe even do the dishes in between performing the techniques. I am going to preface this article by making it clear that i am, by no means, a kettlebell guy that believes that the cannon ball with a handle is the most intelligently designed resistance apparatus known to man. Understand why mastery of the kettlebell swing is fundamental to highlevel hardstyle practice. Top four kettlebell training books hardstyle kettlebell.
Weve written about the benefits of adding kettlebells to your workouts and how the kettlebell swing exercise boosts your leg strength. Martin quite a few folks following our competition programming have been wondering whether kettlebell swings should be performed as american swings, russian swings or a hybrid. If you are a beginner without a clue about kettlebell technique, this will get you a safe and effective start. To help you get the most from your kettlebell swings and to stop your workouts from becoming boring here are some kettlebell swing workouts for you. I have seen profound changes in health and performance using hardstyle kettlebell methods, from the fire fighter recovering from a low back injury, to training partners at my brazilian jiu jitsu academy. Hardstyle kettlebell training was developed in the 1980s to support that. Simply fill out the form below and put the hardstyle kettlebell challenge ebook to work for you right now if you are not 100% absolutely thrilled with your purchase, dragon door publications will refund of your entire purchase price for up to a full year. Hardstyle kettlebell swing progression step 1 hardstyle kettlebell swing progression step 2 this videos series is a crashcourse in learning the hardstyle kettlebell swing.
Download the hardstyle kettlebell challenge, a fundamental. While some may think that the three exercises of the hkc, the swing, getup. In 2006 after successfully losing 120lbs the previous year, i earned my rkc at the age of 42. Your spine should be neutral and eyes are looking down and in front of you. The hardstyle kettlebell challenge book by dan john, master rkc. Dan breaks down the core hardstyle kettlebell movements like no one else. The kettlebell swing isnt really about the kettlebell. Dan john is teaching the hardstyle kettlebell swing. Why you should be doing the onehanded hardstyle swing. The ultimate exercise for fat loss, highyield cardio and explosive power.
The origins and explanation of hardstyle kettlebell. It was training the hardstyle kettlebell swing that helped me lose the weight and develop the conditioning to endure the rkcs three days of intense physical training. Mastering the hardstyle kettlebell swing video on demand. The kettlebell swing is great for people who have time to only perform one exercise because of their busy schedule. Ive not seen any kettlebell dvd with this amount of specific, precise instruction, as well as the reasoning for it. Tracy reifkind said platefull, i resist saying because i dont want anybody to compare themselves to me. The kettlebell swing is the ultimate hip snap movement and as dan john notes, learning to have symmetry in the movement can jumpstart you to an injuryfree career. Everything you need to know about a kettlebell swing. For most trainees, this is a throwaway move, done at the end of the workout for minimal reps in a hurry to get into the more exciting movements of the snatch, clean and press and jerks. Dec 22, 2015 this 20minute kettlebell metcon workout crams a ton of work into a short amount of time. Drop into a quartersquat and let the kettlebell hang between your legs. The hardstyle kettlebell challenge ebook free ebook download as pdf file. Runners world and selfthis 60minute video training will teach you how to perfectly execute the kettlebell swing and how to teach your. Download the hardstyle kettlebell challenge, a fundamental guide to training for strength and power or any other file from books category.
The purpose e of the swing, or any ballistic movement for that matter is the projection of force. The production, presentation and quality of the dvd is. I wont give the program away here, but it calls for a high volume of onearm swings in a short period of time, and encourages men to work up to a heavy kettlebell 48k is the master plan. The ultimate exercise for fat loss, highyield cardio and explosive power with master rkc, mark reifkind and tracy reifkind, rkc dvd 3 hours 5 minutes get the ripped physique, the ultraconditioning and the explosive power you always wantedin minimum time and for minimum expenseas its title indicates, mastering the hardstyle kettlebell swing provides absolutely everything you need, to. Since 2001, he has assisted many people with their strength training, conditioning. The hip displacement continuum hdc is a term i invented to discuss hip movement. Mastering the hardstyle kettlebell swing before commencing. Kettlebell swings can be summed up with 4 easy verbal cues. Your guide to performing this popular exercise with perfect form. The great kettlebell swing debate invictus fitness. This is a workout program, not an instructional guide.
Deadlifts and wall taps will help you not only master your hip hinge motion, but also allow your body to properly lock and load itself when. If you are a beginner without a clue about kettlebell technique, this will get you a safe and effective. We are talking kettlebell swings today on the blog. How sure are we that the hardstyle kettlebell challenge ebook will work for you. From top athletes to the new trainee, the kettlebell swing has numerous training benefits which include strength enhancement, power production and endurance. Runners world and selfthis 60minute video training will teach you how to perfectly execute the kettlebell swingand how to teach your. Hardstyle kettlebell swing progression part 3 kettlebell.
If you watch the way many people perform kettlebell swings, you may think the point is to move the weight around. Nov 11, 2015 at the hkc, we learn what i consider to be the key patterns to human movement. The ability to write kettlebell training programs for athletes gpp and fitness clients in a private or class setting. Tracy and mark reifkind have just made learning from the best available to the masses. Oct 27, 2010 every year, a new exercise trend emerges. Although both of those accomplishments are impressive, even more miraculous was how training the. The kettlebell swing is the goto move for this incredibly popular piece of equipment, and for good reason.
Dec 19, 2011 in 2006 after successfully losing 120lbs the previous year, i earned my rkc at the age of 42. Hardstyle kettlebell mtl the new school of strength. Hardstyle kettlebell has been teaching the world about hardstyle kettlebell training using articles, graphics, and videos to explain crucial techniques. Apr 19, 2018 if you watch the way many people perform kettlebell swings, you may think the point is to move the weight around. Itll improve your cardio and endurance, and build muscle. Dec 11, 2012 hardstyle kettlebell swing progression step 1 hardstyle kettlebell swing progression step 2 this videos series is a crashcourse in learning the hardstyle kettlebell swing. This isnt a put on a workout dvd and go kind of thing. Read our simple 100% no excuses money back guarantee. Explosively extend your knees and snap your hips forward, propelling the kettlebell in an upward arc, keeping your arms straight.
But the term hardstyle doesnt refer to its difficulty, nor as many believe, does it refer solely to generating tension throughout the body. In the 1980s pavel was a physicalinstructor for the. Take the time to study and learn each of the movements in this progression and youll have the basics of the move down. Tracy reifkind, mark reifkind, dave whitley, laree draper. Kettlebell swings are the best way to combine resistance training and cardiovascular training, says julia falamas, director of operations at epic hybrid training. Find related exercises and variations along with expert tips. Crossfits kettlebell training is often called crossfit hardstyle.
The 4 week swing workout program kettlebell fever yumpu. Hardstyle kettlebell certification precision kettlebells. Root your feet to the floor, grip the bell and visualize breaking the handle to engage your lat muscles. We train movement patterns rather than muscle groups, and pay special attention to how each movement is performed, reinforcing quality over quantity. There are various different types of kettlebell swing more on these later but to begin with it is important that you master the basic hip hinge movement. The kettlebell swing is without a doubt the most important of all the kettlebell exercises, but who really knows how to train it properly. I will say however that this was the second time that morning i went through the entire workout 1500 swing reps, and i repeated it one more time later in my 11. Simply fill out the form below and put the hardstyle kettlebell challenge ebook to work for you right now. His mastery of the system is expressed with a simplistic calm. Although the same benefits can be found in heavy twohanded swings, the onehanded version amplifies muscle activation as the body needs to stabilize the offcenter motion of the kettlebell. I cannot overstate the value of learning and perfecting the swing. But during a proper swing, perhaps more than in other weightbearing exercises, the kettlebell simply reacts to the movement of your body. The dvd is mastering the hardstyle kettlebell swing.
Your arms are only used to guide the weight, not lift it. Mastering the hardsyle kettlebell swing is a prime example of a quality product. One such difference is that the twohanded swing goes overhead rather than to shoulder height so called american swing. The kettlebell swing is a fine choice as it targets a variety of movements and is not difficult to perform once you get the hang of it. Aug 18, 2010 the kettlebell swing is without a doubt the most important of all the kettlebell exercises, but who really knows how to train it properly. Jan 15, 2018 the kettlebell swing is truly the unique movement primarily associated with the kettlebell itself which cannot be optimally performed using any other equipment. We are excited to continue our popular kettlebell foundations series for those getting acquainted with kettlebells. The most common kettlebell swing mistakes and how to fix them. Nothing beats the combo of written and video for learning new exercises and training techniques and thatll why ive put together this video series for the new 20 version of the kettlebell basics swing manual. The kettlebell swing, goblet squat, and turkish getup represent movements. The hardstyle kettlebell challenge ebook kettlebell weightlifting.
Jeff martone who leads crossfits kettlebell training, was one of pavels first students. The hardstyle swing should indeed be a hinge, not a squat, and the force should be projected outward. We have adopted these timeless drills used in mastering the hardstyle kettlebell swing in our kettlebell classes. This 20minute kettlebell metcon workout crams a ton of work into a short amount of time. The differing techniques for the hardstyle and girevoy sport style kettlebell swing and snatch demonstrate these differences in style perfectly. The crossfit kettlebell style is a hybrid of hard and soft elements. Mar 10, 20 we are talking kettlebell swings today on the blog. The hardstyle kettlebell swing rise above strength. The kettlebell swing predominantly works into the back of the body especially the glutes, hamstrings, hips, core and back you will get some conditioning through the quads but not as much as with squats or lunges, great for women because it will not bulk up the legs. And now that this question of the ages has been answered, you can find an sfg in your area and prepare for an sfg user course or sfg certification. Remember that a perfect kettlebell swing is smooth, athletic, and powerful and tailored to the individual. Russian strength training secrets for every american 2000 the russian kettlebell challenge 2001 relax into stretch. And discover all this and more in the course of your hkc training. Mastering the hardstyle kettlebell swing, as the title implies is entirely devoted to the swing.