Hello everyone, It’s been awhile since I have posted. Things have been very crazy but I can assure you that good things are happening at Skill of Strength. While I was on my little hiatus I have had lots of time to think about success and what it means to me. So here goes, these … Read More
LCCJ update
Just finished Day 8 of my program Double 24k bells 5 ladders of 2,4,6 rep scheme 19:18 I beat my last session by a minute!! Stay tuned for a 1 month update!!
Long cycle clean and jerk update!
This program is amazing. I am feeling stronger every workout and my back feels better than ever. I still cannot believe how hungry I get after these workout!! I will have a one month blog post coming up soon with before and after pics as well. Day 5 5 ladders of 2, 4, 6 rep … Read More
Anyone can swing a kettlebell
I hear it all the time. Kettlebell swings are easy. If you think that Kettlebell swings are so easy then you should…. 1. Maintain the box-squat alignment during swings or when picking up or setting down the kettlebell 2. Not shrug or move the shoulders forward 3. Maintain vertical shins at the bottom of the … Read More
Days 3 and 4 of the new program
This is NOT easy but it gets better each time I train. I can’t believe how hungry I get on the days I train. I will keep everyone updated on my progress. Day 3 Long cycle clean and jerk 4 ladders with double 24k bells, 2, 4, 6 rep schemetime 18:01 Day 4 Long cycle … Read More
Days 2 and 3 of the new program
Things are going well with the long cycle clean and jerk program from Return of the kettlebell.Every time I train this movement learn a bit more about my body as well as the movement. Day 2 3 Ladders of 2, 4, 6 repsTime 15:30 Day 3 4 Ladders of 2, 4, 6 rep scheme.Time 20:05. … Read More
A little experiment :)
I am all about trying new things. I passed RKC II a couple weeks back and now it’s time to get back on the horse. For the next month I will be training the Long Cycle Clean and Jerk ( LCCJ) progressions from Return of the Kettlebell. I am going to train 3 days a … Read More
Thoracic extension and the overhead position
Here is a video follow up to my T-spine mobility post. This is the order of the exercises on the video Crocodile breath– 2-5 minutes to reset breathing Foam Roller- 15 -20 rolls in each position– T- spine will elbows together– Segmental extension over foam roller then onto tennis ball– Pecs with shoulder corkscrew– Lats … Read More
T spine mobility and the RKC core lifts…what does this mean?
So recently I have noticed that people throw around the phrase ” T-spine mobility” alot. It’s getting used almost as much as “functional” and “core” At RKC II this weekend I noticed that several candidates knew that they needed better ” T-spine mobility” but were doing the wrong drills to address specific needs in certain … Read More
This is dedication!
I just saw this on ESPN. I sat on my couch with a lump in my throat. This guy amazes me, plain and simple. This hits home for tons of reasons. Heroes are people who step up to the plate and do whats right even is no one is watching. The men and women of … Read More