The kettlebell is the ultimate strength and conditioning tool. The best test of kettlebell conditioning is snatches, and the best test of kettlebell strength is the "Beast Tamer", developed by Pavel Tsatsouline at the Russian Kettlebell Challenge. This tests your upper body pressing strength, your upper body pulling strength, and your leg strength. At every RKC certification, all comers are invited to try to become a Beast Tamer by performing a clean and press, a one-legged squat (pistol), and a chin up with "the beast": the 48k/106 pound kettlebell. So far, only 12 men have succeeded. Read about them here: http://www.dragondoor.com/about/taming_the_beast/ .
I'm no beast tamer, but I'm half the man they are- I can now clean and press, pistol, and pull up the 53 pound kettlebell. The clean and press was easy- I press it for reps several times a week, and press the 70 pound bell as well, but the pistol and pullup were close. Lots of room for improvement, and lots of time to improve!
If you are serious about getting strong all over, get a kettlebell, and learn these basic movements. Shoot me an email, and I'll be glad to work with you!
I'm no beast tamer, but I'm half the man they are- I can now clean and press, pistol, and pull up the 53 pound kettlebell. The clean and press was easy- I press it for reps several times a week, and press the 70 pound bell as well, but the pistol and pullup were close. Lots of room for improvement, and lots of time to improve!
If you are serious about getting strong all over, get a kettlebell, and learn these basic movements. Shoot me an email, and I'll be glad to work with you!
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