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The Get Up - A Single Kettlebell Exercise With Monumental Benefits!

Kettlebells are no doubt a strength and conditioning device starting to make a lot of noise here in the U.S. within the fitness industry. The fact is that kettlebell training is an art form, as far as, physical conditioning and development is concerned. You see the difference between kettlebell training and other forms of strength training is that it is "movement based" and not "body part specific." This is why kettlebell training is so different from the most recognized norm in the world of fitness.

One particular lift that is performed with the kettlebell that is tremendous in helping you to obtain overall superior strength and assist in the mobility of your shoulders is the single arm get up (or turkish get up). This particular kettlebell lift involves you starting out on your back holding the kettlebell above your head, but always at an angle with your arm perpendicular to the ground.

Ultimately the objective is to stand all the way up to your feet and return to the ground while maintaining the load of the bell above your head and with your arm at the perpendicular angle to the ground. To do this you must always think SAFETY first! Use common sense and have 110% confidence in your get up lifting ability before attempting this. As you lay on the ground lift the bell up in one arm using both hands. This is important again for safety. As you start up you want to start tightening your abs and core to roll your body onto your side.

As you do this maintain the vertical perpendicular angle of the bell. "Spear Head" the bell with your arm by pointing in the direction of the ceiling and keeping your lat tense throughout the lift. As you roll onto your side simply roll onto your elbow of the arm that is on the ground. From here work on transitioning your weight to the hand of the arm on the ground. As you are doing this the leg opposite of your free arm (arm on the ground) should assist in the pushing and shifting of your body weight.

Once your weight is distributed to the arm of the free hand from here you simply "get up." There are many ways to get up at this point, but how you choose to do so is your business. Just make sure that you are comfortable in which way you choose. Once you stand then simply reverse the process entirely to return to the ground.

By implementing this kettlebell exercise into your workout routine you are stepping up your training by a few notches! Take the time to learn more about kettlebell lifts and this ancient art form. By doing so your workout routines will never be the same. I will even make it easier for you by asking you to access the rest of my articles on the matter for free. Remember that anyone can train hard, but only the best train smart!

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So You Want to Know How to Get Ready For Basketball Season?

In order to get yourself truly READY for basketball season you have got to have a great strength and conditioning program in place in order to improve on your total physical strength, vertical leap, and overall athletic performance. As a strength and conditioning professional I can think of no better way for you to do this than to implement the use of kettlebell training into your strength and conditioning workouts. If I have your attention then continue to read on.

In order to improve your vertical leap, your core power, and overall strength you must implement lifts and body movements that incorporate multi-joint lifts. By incorporating big core explosive movements you stand to improve on your athleticism thereby enhancing your play on the court. Kettlebell lifts are one of the absolute best ways to do these very things. 

You see kettlebell training focuses in on teaching you how to manipulate bodily movements instead of isolating particular body parts. This is why this style of training translates so well over into the realm of athletic competition. This ancient style of training has been around for over three centuries and is far from being some TV or internet shopping fad. This is a hardcore form of training that has withstood the test of time because it simply works! You see by implementing basic kettlebell lifts such as the swings, snatches, and get ups you stand to increase your vertical jump, speed and quickness, and overall cardiovascular conditioning. This style of training will boost your athleticism to the point that you will notice your opponents frustration all season long. I guarantee you that if you properly implement this for your basketball season workouts you will NOT be outworked or physically dominated by anyone!

Stop wasting time and start forging your body to get ready for the upcoming basketball season. Be the player that out hustles, outworks, and out conditions everyone else on the court. Be dominant in your game by joining the long line of athletes that have used this very tool to physically dominate for over three centuries! Remember that anyone can train hard, but only champions train smart my friend. Give it a try.

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Trim Down Now! The Best Fat Blasting Workout is Here!

Burn belly fat by implementing the use of kettlebell training! That's right, I said kettlebell training. By now you may have seen or heard about this ancient strength and conditioning device known as the kettlebell. This device resembles a cannonball with a handle attached to it. To implement this device you have to move your body and this is where the overwhelming benefits of this tool come into play.

If you want a fat blaster workout to shrink your waistline and boost your health then kettlebell training is where its at. You see the secret to kettlebell training is that it is all movement oriented in nature instead of targeting on specific muscle groups. If you learn how to manipulate body movements through the taming and handling of this round iron tool then you stand to develop superior total body strength, build a rock hard amount of muscle mass, and burn off a ton of unwanted fat pounds! This is what makes kettlebell training uniquely effective. 

You see the mere design of the kettlebell also adds to the effectiveness of it's ability to help you forge the body you desire. Because it is a sphere attached to an extended handle the bell is constantly pulling away from your center of gravity. This constant "pulling away" causes you to have to counter-react to the bell in order to firmly stabilize it. Even doing something as simple as holding it by your side isn't easy. You will find that it will wear away at your body causing you to have to relentlessly pull away in the opposite direction of the bell. This is the very reason as to why you get stronger just by handling the bell through basic movements. Kettlebell lifts can be fancy, but it doesn't take you having to implement fancy lifts in order for this style of training to blast the belly fat off of your waistline.

If you are serious about learning and applying a REAL fat blasting workout then you have got to get acquainted with kettlebell training. I will even make it easy for you by asking you to access the rest of my articles on the matter for free. Stop wasting time and start getting results today. Remember that anyone can train hard, but only the best train smart my friend.

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Blazing Fast - The Best Strength Workout For Speed is Right Here!

Your workouts should be explosive strength workouts if you are going to develop blazing speed on the field of play. Athleticism is a trait that can only be improved based on the effectiveness of your workouts. As a professional strength and conditioning specialist I can think of no better lift for speed and power than the overhead kettlebell snatch.

You have probably heard of this ancient strength and conditioning tool known as the kettlebell and realize that this device has forged some of the world's greatest athletes. The single arm overhead snatch is a lift that you can perform with this device that is a sure way for you to achieve a body that is reactive and full of explosive energy. This single exercise promotes the strength of your core, elevates your hip power, and gives you the shoulder strength to withstand and dish out most any level of punishment. All of these elements combine to give you overwhelming speed and velocity for any athletic task. 

The overhead snatch is performed by you having to lift the kettlebell from either the floor or between your legs up to a held position above your head. This movement should be smooth and forceful. To to do this successfully you must first understand and implement a technique in kettlebell training known as the hip snap. The hip snap is done by you forcefully flexing and then extending at both your hip and knee joints to generate the necessary force to elevate the kettlebell to a high position lateral to your head. At this high pull position your body must be truly "locked out" and you must lean into the bell as your cock your arm back at the shoulder and elbow. Once the bell is at this "high pull" spot it should be weightless for a fraction of time. At this peak when the bell is weightless you must complete the snatch lift by vertically punching your palm towards the sky extending your elbow and locking your shoulder securely into the socket.

Take the time to properly learn the technique involved in the overhead snatch if you are serious about building blazing fast speed and athleticism. This explosive power workout is sure to change your physical nature forever! Remember that anyone can train hard, but only champions train smart my friend.

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2 Best Exercises to Improve Speed!

As a strength and conditioning professional I can think of no better pair of exercises to improve your speed than the overhead kettlebell snatch and double arm swing. These are 2 hard hitting strength endurance lifts to add both power and conditioning to your speed and strength exercises. Read carefully and apply the following 2 lifts to your personal strength and conditioning program for total athletic speed!

1. The Double Arm Kettlebell Swing: This is the basic strength endurance lift that you can perform with the ancient kettlebell. This single lift incorporates hundreds of your muscles and demands total body and muscular control in order to pull it off effectively. The lift is performed by you grabbing the bell with both hands and swinging it like a pendulum back and forth from between your legs up to chest level. This back and forth movement is accomplished by you applying a technique in kettlebell training known as the hip snap. The hip snap is done by you forcefully flexing and then extending at both your hips and knees in order to build the momentum to swing the bell. By doing this you train your body to sustain constant tension and effort for an optimal level of fitness which in turn improves your performance. This is the key to building speed.

2. The Single Arm Overhead Kettlebell Snatch: This is a lift that is sure to enhance your speed development. There is no substitute for power my friend and this lift will give you just that. In order to perform the snatch you must vertically pull the kettlebell from either the ground or from between your legs up to a held position above your head. This is done by implementing the hip snap technique as mentioned in the kettlebell swing exercise above. As you do this you will want to fully lock out your body at your hips and knees and cock the arm holding the kettlebell back at the highest position just lateral to your head. The bell should be weightless at this peak position. 

Once you get the kettlebell to this weightless position then you will want to vertically punch your palm towards the sky to lock your elbow and pull your shoulder into the socket in order to complete the lift. This exercise will no doubt improve your sprinting speed and power my friend. Take the time to implement and involve the kettlebell into your personal strength and conditioning program if you are serious about improving your speed and athletic performance. Remember that anyone can train hard, but only champions train smart my friend!

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Forget the Treadmill - Check Out This Serious Cardio Workout You Can Do at Home!

The best cardio workout you can do at home must involve the implementation of kettlebell swings! As you may know by now the ancient kettlebell is a superior strength and conditioning device that has been around for over three centuries. This iron cannonball with a handle has been used to forge the greatest bodies on the planet.

The best cardio exercise you can easily do at home must involve the kettlebell swing. The swing can be done a number of different ways, but for the sake of this article I am referring to the single bell double arm version. This single lift is sure to crank up your heart rate faster than anything you will ever try. The swing is executed by literally swinging the kettlebell like a pendulum from between your legs up to chest level. By doing this you are integrating hundreds of muscles at once and revving up your heart rate to give you a level of conditioning that is unmatched! This is a great cardio workout my friend. 

To properly swing the kettlebell you must first understand the technique known as the hip snap. The hip snap is a movement that is performed by you forcefully and continuously flexing and extending at both your hips and knees to create the much needed momentum to swing the kettlebell. This motion should be powered by your hips and not your arms. You must also maintain a level of forceful breathing in order to stabilize and tighten your core. This is done to both strengthen and protect your back. By performing just 30 to 40 reps of this exercise with even a moderately heavy bell you will quickly see just how effective this exercise can be for your cardiovascular benefit. This cardio workout blows away any cardio workout you can do in a gym. Tackle your cardio workouts at home with kettlebell swings.

By implementing this style of training you will stand to gain more cardiovascular fitness than you have ever experienced. This is a cardio endurance workout for the ages. Take the time to learn how to properly apply the technique to pull this lift off by accessing the rest of my articles on the matter for free. Remember that anyone can train hard, but only the best train smart my friend! Give it a try.

To learn more about how to utilize your body, Kettlebells, and to achieve Mind Blowing fitness get your copy of My "Better Than Steroids Ebook" by clicking here:http://www.betterthansteroidsebook.com You will become one of my Free Elite Members if you make your "Better Than Steroids" purchase, but to just become one of my Elite Members and receive my free Newsletter just go tohttp://www.efandps.com/www.efandps.com/Brandons_Members_Newsletter.html.