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July 17, 2006
Power breathing for the loaded kettlebell clean
In my new book Enter the Kettlebell!: Strength Secret of the Soviet Supermen I explain that you will not press a heavy kettlebell unless you 'load' your body with a perfect clean. The following breathing technique will make your loaded cleans easier and your presses stronger.
Sit back, take a hold of the kettlebell in front of you and tilt it toward you. Sharply exhale through your nose as a boxer –this will mobilize your nervous system for the heavy attempt –and strongly inhale through your nose as you swing the kettlebell back between your legs. Hold your breath when you clean. Don’t lose your air when you rack the kettlebell! Only a very small amount may be knocked out of your lungs by a heavy bell. …Press!
Russian kettlebell power to you!
Posted by james at July 17, 2006 5:39 AM