Archive for the ‘video’ Category

Technique Video: Kettlebell Squat & Thruster

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

“…k – e – y
Why? Because we like you!…”

Enjoy.

I’m posting the link because I know blogger likes to cut off the edge of my wide screen postings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLfA5FVB7MI

Workout of the Week

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

10 rounds of 10

Record loads and times
Knee Jumps
Burpees (most difficult variant possible for you)
Vertical Choppers
Box Jumps
DB High Pulls




Technique Video: Jump Variants

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Explosive is the word my friend.

How you feeling after the deck squat pushpress rounds? Fun right?
At any rate, one thing I didn’t mention in the captions on this next video, but is mentioned in my previous jump videos is the importance of the landing. No matter what kind of jumping you’re doing at what intensity, land softly. You shouldn’t feel jarring or a big impact in your joints when you hit the ground. If you do, practice your depth drops to hammer in proper landing before moving on to jumping of any kind.

Technique Video: Dumbbell Power Development pt 2

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Everybody loves a sequel.


Tip & Technique Video: Dumbbell Power Development

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Pay attention to the way you move through your day today. Much of the time, if we’re moving something, we’re moving it pretty fast. When you pick up your bag off the ground, you’re not spending as much time lifting it as slowly as possible are you? Forget it. You want to grab it and go.

The moral of the story, we use power all day every day. So let’s train it.
Now MOVE!

Workout of the Week

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Video demos posted below the workout. If you’re not comfortable with the unilateral high pull, then stick with the bilateral high pull. Record your time and loads.


10 unilat high pulls per arm
50 hang squats
20 unilat high pulls per arm
40 hang squats
30 unilat high pulls per arm
30 hang squats
40 unilat high pulls per arm
20 hang squats
50 unilat high pulls per arm
10 hang squats

Good luck.

Progress

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey….
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I agree and disagree with that on so many levels, particularly in the athletic realms. At any rate, I’m a few steps into my girevoy sport journey by now. I hope I was able to give some idea as to what it’s like and what happens at a g.s. competition.

In the end, what’s it all about? You and your set. Well, for what it is, here’s mine. Last time around it was 34 reps in around 7 minutes. This time personal best of 43 repetitions at the 24kg level, 6 minutes and change, 85kg weight class. Progress. The next steps in the journey.

Tip & Technique Video: Hang Power Snatch

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

If you can get this one, it has applications in so many different areas. Take your time though. Make sure to get extremely comfortable with the mechanics of the thing.

Tip & Technique Video: Pistol

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

The grandaddy of all squats. Master this, and there pretty much isn’t a body weight exercise your legs and balance can’t handle. Sure, we can progress the pistol to a more challenging level, but let’s get the basics first.


Now MOVE!

Tip & Technique Video: Kettlebell Snatch

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Part 3: Kettlebell Snatch

Of course there’s more to developing a successful and efficient kettlebell snatch, but if you can get these first two points down, you’re setting yourself up with the solid kind of foundation it’s going to take to keep pushing forward.