The most important aspects of sticking to a workout routine is finding your motivation. Without it, it can be all too easy to make excuses and skip your workout for the day. But when you do find your motivation, it can make all the difference in the world. Check out Tammie’s Story! From feeling like […]
Many of us out there train because we know ‘its good for us’. We show up daily and go through the paces, get a little sweat on and feel great at the end of it. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But did you know training can be so much more than just a should […]
If you could only do one exercise for the rest of your life, you better make it The Turkish Get Up! This one move: -takes through three planes of movement -helps you develop better co-ordination -builds better support in your deep core muscles -helps correct muscle imbalances and mitigate injuries -amazing shoulder and hip mobility […]
Goal setting is an individual pursuit. You may be chasing a two times bodyweight back squat while your friend is working towards running a half marathon. There is no right or wrong to goal setting. What motivates one person to wake up early and get to the gym may do nothing for someone else. When […]
Social media is full of influencers peddling “easy” ways to get what you want. The latest go to amazing way to get a six pack is the Kettlebell around the body pass. While this move has its uses anyone touting it as the best way to a six pack has clearly dropped a kettlebell on […]
This is FUNDAMENTAL and many kettlebell instructors get it wrong. “Wrists to Zipper!!!” You will hear that cue said over and over again during our Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor Certification. If you want to efficiently transfer energy from the ground up, you need to make EVERYTHING count. Keeping your wrists by your zipper maintains […]
Having Trouble With Your Jerk?! Need some help? The jerk is an amazing and powerful Kettlebell fundamental but a lot of people struggle with it. Learning the timing for the second dip can be frustrating. Try this tip from our recent online Agatsu Kettlebell Certification 👍 Click Here To Watch Video To learn the finer […]
Building on our last post.Endurance Kettlebell Snatch Working counterbalance, not from hips or back, but from shifting and leaning back from the feet. As the weight increases, the further back the body has to lean to keep the barycenter over my feet. Using a top-mounted camera, I’m also able to check technique around fixation. Working […]
What’s the difference between High Tension vs High Volume Swings? We get asked this question all the time. So here’s a great breakdown from head of kb sport @agatsu_og High tension is used for explosive & power training, where as high volume is meant for endurance. Think of it as the difference between sprinting & running […]
WATCH VIDEO HERE A good High tension Kettlebell Swing should be explosive and well connected. When you T-Rex swing you don’t engage your lats or core effectively. Try this tip to fix your high tension Swing. Like & follow for more 👍 […]