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Directions: Perform my Dynamic Warm-Up exercises at “beginning” of workout
for maximum benefit and improvement.
Pick a safe level; never be unsafe or exceed your capacity to “control” your body!

Coach RJ's Strength Program
Heavy Metal Strength...as it should be.

Comments:  Like a lot of pros in my business, I too have been "re-educated" by the simple yet effective Russian Kettlebell (KB).  It is an amazing tool.  When respected and used properly, it is also a highly effective and safe tool that will move you better.  KB strength is built on a foundation of stability.  Less efficient strength training builds strength but beyond what can be stabilized i.e. strength that is not controlled.  If you want to build strength based on stability and control, properly use a kettlebell.  KBs are alive vs. many traditional lifts which seem "dead" compared to the highly active KB dynamic swing patterns.  For more details, check out my handouts and recommendations below. 

Kettlebells are the real deal, but as usual, people are misusing them like other types of exercise equipment.  There is only ONE way to use a kettlebell--the RIGHT way with ultimate respect!  No matter what you do with them, come back to the basic foundational movements and safety then you'll be fine.  I'm using them safely and effectively with my corporate clients--so can you.  Move well Comrades...and feel the Whole Body POWER of Kettlebells!

December.08 Update!
Yet another 24kg Snatch PR!  110 reps in 5:24.  35:00 with the 16kg in the VO2 Max.  Now I need to improve my clean and press.  My goal was 100 24kg reps on New Year's 2009, but I hit this in the middle of December!

November.08 Update!
My "first" MAJOR KB goal was achieved and exceeded!  60 24kg reps in 3:48.  Months of HARD work and sweat...Enjoy my Pain below!

October.08 Update!
120 snatch reps with 24kg using RKC HARD style in sets of ten at the top of each minute.  Up to 50 in one straight set.  Everything is getting better--everything.

September.08 Update!
Since I started KB training in May 2008, my strength gains have been exponential!  No BS--here's my bottom line.  In May, I could only snatch the 24 kg once--and not safely.  About 4 weeks ago I was up to five 24kg snatches on each side.  Now I'm doing 30 total 24kg snatches with 40 only about a week away.  I am getting significantly stronger EACH WEEK!  And I'm 48 years old!  My core has tightened, my shoulders have stabilized even more, I'm learning to use my glutes more as the primary drivers which saves my spine, and the list goes on and on.  Kettlebells are for real if you do them the RKC "Hard Style" way--and that's NO BS!  They work.  I'm a living testimonial.

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Handouts by RJ:


DragonDoor Fitness Products

KB Info Webpages by RJ:

Videos & Books:  Quality Resources I Use Myself!

Equipment:  What's the difference?  Official RKC KBs from DragonDoor have thicker handles.  If you plan to get RKC certified, you need to get used to their brand of KBs.  PerformBetter KBs are fine for general use and less expensive.  Another nice alternative if you want the thicker handles for a better price is to go through LifeLineUSA.

Kilograms to Pounds Conversion Table-Common Sizes:

KG LB
5 10
6 14
8 18
12 26
16 35
24 53
32 70

Basic Exercises & Photos: *(Pending)

  • Box Squat & Hard Lockout
  • Face-the-Wall Squat
  • Deadlift
  • Swing
  • Clean
  • Turkish Get Up
  • High Pull
  • Snatch!

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