More Than a Kettlebell Workshop DVD
Mike Mahler has produced a new set of DVDs. It’s over 7 hours worth of training information from some of the most respected instructors in the industry: Mike Mahler, Steve Maxwell, Steve Cotter, and Nate Morrison.
It was filmed during a workshop in Las Vegas, and is MUCH more than a kettlebell training DVD set. It ain’t cheap, but if you’re serious about your training, or are a personal trainer looking to expand your knowledge (and business), I highly recommend you check it out. You can read all about it here: Boys Are Back in Town Kettlebell Workshop DVD.
I didn’t want to write up a formal review until I’d seen it. However, since Mike currently has special pricing on it, I really wanted to tell you guys about it so you can take advantage of the discount.
I did get my copy a couple of weeks ago. I’ve only been able to watch about half of it so far, but it’s excellent – and not the same stuff you’ve heard before. New snatch and clean techniques (straight from Russia) by Steve Cotter to really raise your numbers. A different approach to pressing from Mike Mahler to improve your speed and explosiveness.
Before I ordered, I was concerned about the video and sound quality – since it was shot during a workshop. However, I have no issues at all. The workshop was indoors, and both the video and audio are great. Here’s a teaser video:
I won’t say any more about it here, you can find out for yourself at:
Boys Are Back in Town Kettlebell Workshop DVD
And remember – order now for special pricing!
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How To Structure A Kettlebell Workout For Size and Strength
Here’s another article by guest author, Mike Mahler.
How To Structure A Kettlebell Workout For Size and Strength
By Mike Mahler
I get tons of emails from kettlebell trainees on how to structure kettlebell workouts for getting bigger and stronger. Many trainees make the mistake of doing too many exercises; apply improper use of volume; and use flawed training frequency. Training frustration is soon to follow with the inevitable lack of progress from not having a clear target. When designing a program, you must consider that you can only be good at so many things. Thus, one of the keys to designing an effective program for strength and size is to keep things simple and focus on doing a few things well. Moreover, your balanced development is critical as is proper exercise selection. Lets get into some key ingredients for maximizing a kettlebell program for size and strength.
The first thing you need to do is focus on are exercises that provide the most bang for you buck. I like to break down a full body workout into five categories. Pick one pressing exercise, one pulling exercise, one exercise for the quads, one for the hamstrings, and Read more
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Deals at Mike Mahler’s shop…
Hey guys,
You need to check out the current deals that Mike Mahler has right now.
Some of the biggest names in physical training – Mike Mahler, Steve Cotter, Steve Maxwell, and Nate Morrison – have a new DVD set that just came out that is just loaded with material – over SEVEN HOURS of video. He’s currently offering special pricing, so grab it NOW before the price goes up! I ordered mine a couple of days ago. You can read all about it here: Boys Are Back in Town Kettlebell Workshop DVD.
Mike also does some discount bundling with his other DVDs as well:
DVD Bundle – Fat Loss/Mental Toughness, Size/Strength, Speed/Explosiveness
DVD Combo – Fat Loss and Mental Toughness PLUS Speed and Explosive Strength
DVD Combo – Size and Strength PLUS Speed and Explosive Strength
Check them out – especially the Boys Are Back in Town Kettlebell Workshop DVD. That’s a can’t miss deal at the current price.
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Sandbag Training…
I’ve done some sandbag training on and off over the years. It’s tough stuff, but every time I have a sandbag workout I end up wishing I did it more often. It’s just such a change from the norm.
Generally, I just make it up as I go along. A typical sandbag workout might just be repeatedly picking it up and putting it back down, or simply picking it up and carrying it up and down the street or around the block.
I rarely put much thought into sandbag training when I’m doing it – it’s just a fun, different workout from my normal routine. However, I just came across The Caveman’s Guide to Fitness and Sandbag Strength. Each looks like a full course in sandbag training.
Both programs are currently less than $20 – pretty affordable for this type of information. And check out the bonuses – especially for the Caveman’s Guide!
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The Turkish Get-Up…
The Turkish Get-Up is a great exercise for overall bodywork. It’s a good workout for the core, shoulders, and even the legs. In addition, there’s an added element of shoulder stability and flexibility that you don’t get with many other drills. These are a few reasons why Pavel has made it one of the only two exercises in Enter the Kettlebell.
Another great thing about the Turkish Get-Up is that it can be done with different tools. While kettlebells are excellent for them, you can also get creative and use a dumbbell, a sandbag, even a barbell with some work.
Jeff Martone has a great article on the Turkish Get-Up that covers both a warm up and the TGU itself on his Turkish Get-Up article.
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