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Leading authority for #kettlebells, #kettlebell training. Advanced Training Resources to Meet the Functional Needs of the Complete Athlete #RKC #PCC #HKC

Little Canada, MN
Joined November 2009
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Let me say this: for speeding up the teaching of the TGU, I have yet to find anything better than the TGD Press. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/51q0 #Getup #kettlebellgetup #TurkishGetup #KettlebellTechnique #DanJohn #FullBodyWorkout #BentPress
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We worked hard to change that pattern and bring the swing into the hip-hinge dominant pattern it is today. Read the full article: How and Why to Fix the “Drinking Bird” Kettlebell Swing Mistake ▸ lttr.ai/5nWo #kettlebell #kettlebellswing #HardstyleKettlebellSwing
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Practicing Hardstyle push-ups also build the strength you will need to push up and over an obstacle. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/5I81 #RKC #StrengthTraining #GobletSquats #KettlebellWorkout #PushUps #PracticingGobletSquats #BuildStrength #Hiking
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Maintaining a strong posture with a pack allows you to enjoy the views—instead of falling into a “pack mule” mode, where your head drops, and you plod along with one foot in front of the other. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/4GY3 #RKC #StrengthTraining #GobletSquats
The plank strengthens the body so it can remain upright while hiking under load. Read the full article: The Hardstyle Kettlebell Basics for Hiking ▸ lttr.ai/28W4 #RKC #StrengthTraining #GobletSquats #KettlebellWorkout #PushUps #PracticingGobletSquats
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The RKC experience will make major changes to the technique you have been using to prepare for the Snatch Test. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/20Af #RKC #CertifiedKettlebellInstructors #kettlebellinstructor #DragonDoor #kettlebell #snatchtest #kettlebelltraining
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Everyone was able to perform a get-up by the end of the workshop… Read more 👉 lttr.ai/u0LN #kettlebelltraining #kettlebellgetup #fitness #GetUp #TurkishGetUp
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For the record, the “key” to the Turkish "get-down" is a longish step back as it gives you space to move later. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/11N7 #Getup #kettlebellgetup #TurkishGetup #KettlebellTechnique #DanJohn #FullBodyWorkout #BentPress
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Training for the Snatch Test should consist of two very different types of training sessions: Grinds and Ballistics. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/1rxr #RKC #CertifiedKettlebellInstructors #kettlebellinstructor #DragonDoor #kettlebell #snatchtest #kettlebelltraining
When training for hiking, consider swinging an RKC Snatch Test sized kettlebell for your weight class for many reps with good form. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/1rrl #RKC #StrengthTraining #GobletSquats #KettlebellWorkout #PushUps #PracticingGobletSquats #BuildStrength
How to Produce the Most Strength and Power with Your Kettlebell Swings Read the full article: How and Why to Fix the “Drinking Bird” Kettlebell Swing Mistake ▸ lttr.ai/1kpY #kettlebell #kettlebellswing #HardstyleKettlebellSwing #kettlebelltraining #AndreaDuCane
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When you’ve got a ball of iron over you face, it’s ALL mind muscle connection. Read the full article: The Getup: Trendy or Essential? ▸ lttr.ai/u0LM #kettlebelltraining #kettlebellgetup #fitness #GetUp #TurkishGetUp
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You don’t pass the Snatch Test by just doing 100 kettlebell snatches in 5 minutes. Read the full article: Thoughts on the RKC Kettlebell Snatch Test ▸ lttr.ai/0nXB #RKC #CertifiedKettlebellInstructors #kettlebellinstructor #DragonDoor #kettlebell #snatchtest
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Strong lats and rear delts assist in maintaining a good posture while wearing a pack. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/0j7Z #RKC #StrengthTraining #GobletSquats #KettlebellWorkout #PushUps #PracticingGobletSquats #BuildStrength #Hiking
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Everyone left the get-up workshop moving better, and with a new tool for their training toolbox. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/u0LL #kettlebelltraining #kettlebellgetup #fitness #GetUp #TurkishGetUp
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The Hidden Benefits of Kettlebell Training. Interview with Brian McMaster, RKC Team Leader: dragondoor.com/the_hidden_be… #RKC #Kettlebells #Kettlebell #kettlebellinstructor #personalTrainer #fitness
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"I’ve now moved into a double kettlebell program that I created for myself to bring my skills back to where they need to be for my RKC Level 2 requirements." - Ryan Jankowitz, RKC-II Read more 👉 lttr.ai/zhAw #Kettlebell #KettlebellTraining #ShoulderExercises
While the exercises taught at the HKC (and through the online HardstyleFit program) may not cover every aspect of hiking, they are a solid foundation for you to start thriving in the mountains. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/zclD #RKC #StrengthTraining #GobletSquats
Properly planned and executed, you can go from 10×10 snatches right and left to 50×50 snatches right and left in 8-10 weeks of moderate training. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/zbLG #RKC #CertifiedKettlebellInstructors #kettlebellinstructor #DragonDoor #kettlebell
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As the kettlebell goes into the backswing part of a swing, clean, or snatch, quickly sniff in through your nose filling your belly with air. Read the full article: When to Breathe During Different Kettlebell Exercises ▸ lttr.ai/zRNg #RKC #kettlebelltechnique
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