http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/ Copyright 2008 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:15:15 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss From the log of Com. Marc Bartley, RKC, WPO Powerlifting World Record Total 2562 @ 275lbs.: 4/10/2007 Training Logs 4/4,4/7,4/9 4.4 -Hanging legs raises 4x6 -Light box squat 515x5x3 -KB... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/kettlebells_in_1.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/kettlebells_in_1.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:15:15 -0600 "I'm finding myself starting to stand up without a complete lock out at the elbow, finishing the lockout once I've gotten myself closer to standing upright again," wrote Com. Steve... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/a_kettlebell_be.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/a_kettlebell_be.html Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:12:13 -0600 In The Naked Warrior I explained why "same but different" training is very effective. Here is how you can make it work for your kettlebell snatch. On some days work... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/a_simple_way_to.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/a_simple_way_to.html Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:00:01 -0600 The negative, or lowering, half of the double kettlebell military press is identical to the chinup on the rings. Practice chins the Party way and you will get stronger in... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/how_to_strength.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/how_to_strength.html Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:23:33 -0600 Yes. The "hard style" of kettlebell training prescribes a maximal speed of each snatch repetition; it does not specify the tempo and pacing. Both high tempo snatches and paced snatches... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/is_pacing_my_ke.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/04/is_pacing_my_ke.html Mon, 02 Apr 2007 12:01:18 -0600 If you ask a top kettlebell instructor like Com. Brett Jones, Senior RKC to swing a light kettlebell -say an 18-pounder -he will swing it with the same crispness and... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/03/more_power_to_y_1.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/03/more_power_to_y_1.html Mon, 26 Mar 2007 11:20:48 -0600 "Hi, Pavel, my name is Ryan Coisson and I am a college student at Florida State University. I have been using your techniques [ladders] for a while now and have... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/03/kettlebells_for.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/03/kettlebells_for.html Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:12:46 -0600 In some martial art styles "reverse breathing" is employed to increase the striking power. Reverse breathing refers to expanding a tense abdomen on exhalation, hence it is "reverse". Powerlifters use... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/03/reverse_breathi.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/03/reverse_breathi.html Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:00:01 -0600 Powerlifters who squat wide "spread the floor", stick their feet to the platform and push them apart to activate the hips more. The same technique will help you press a... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/03/boost_your_kett.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/03/boost_your_kett.html Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:00:01 -0600 In any kettlebell exercise you should position the handle in such a way that the heel of your palm under your pinky is loaded and your wrist is not bent... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/02/when_to_grip_yo.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/02/when_to_grip_yo.html Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:12:38 -0600 Russian authors N. Petrov and N. Osipchuk recommend the following calf drill. Hang a kettlebell or a barbell plate on a weight belt (I choose the one made by Iron... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/02/the_russian_sin.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/02/the_russian_sin.html Mon, 19 Feb 2007 06:00:01 -0600 Old school Soviet bodybuilders did some of their kettlebell overhead presses while holding on to a post with their free hand. Pat Casey, a bench press great of the golden... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/02/propped_up_kett.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/02/propped_up_kett.html Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:00:01 -0600 "I live in the Houston area where there are large quantities of airborne pollutants as well as mold, mildew, and pollen." says Jay Armstrong, 5th Dan, RKC. "About 12 years... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/02/can_kettlebells.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/02/can_kettlebells.html Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:35:51 -0600 You will push up your kettlebell snatch numbers in three weeks with the straightforward workout the Westside Barbell Club does for their high rep dumbbell bench presses. Do three all... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/01/the_westside_ke.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/01/the_westside_ke.html Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:14:27 -0600 A shaped charge pierces a tank's armour. The same amount of loose explosive will do the armour no harm. In the same vein, dumb strength is wasteful. Focus and guide... http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/01/shaped_charge_k.html http://www.dragondoor.com/kettlebells/news/archives/2007/01/shaped_charge_k.html Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:00:00 -0600