Showing posts with label isolateral training exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label isolateral training exercise. Show all posts

Monday, July 19, 2010

Isolateral Circuit - A 3 Lift Isolateral Circuit to Chisel and Strengthen Your Body!

I want to begin by saying that the following circuit is geared toward slightly more advanced fitness enthusiast, however that doesn't mean that the novice can't read to learn and eventually try to tackle this beast of a workout. Take a moment to breath deep and focus my friends because this workout even makes me tired reading about it. It had that much of an effect on me! Enjoy.

To begin, you will essentially need a kettlebell of your matched ability to perform the task outlined in this circuit. I personally did this with a 24kg (53 lbs) bell! I am assuming that you are familiar with the bell and have an understanding of how to execute the following lifts that I will be explaining in the article. First, you want to make sure you have a sufficient amount of space and that you can utilize the bell freely without worrying about knocking someone in the head with the iron ball of fury. Next, you want to start with one of the most intense lifts with the bell. The single-arm overhead kettlebell snatch. For the sake of the article lets assume you start with your right arm. Blast out 15 of these snatches in a row. Then without rest immediately get into a ONE-ARM push-up position and execute 5 of these evil push-ups. Finally, and without rest grab the kettlebell again and execute at least 3 one-arm Turkish Get-ups! All 3 of these lifts are performed like this without rest and with the right arm. After the Turkish Get-ups, the good news is that you have completed the right arm, but now you've got to do the same 3 body crushing drills with the left arm! This entire isolateral circuit will give you extraordinary strength, endurance, and promote fat-loss like nothing you've tried.

I have always joked that it takes a big man to cry, but that it takes an even bigger man to laugh at that man! Well, I assure you I was not laughing on this day friends. I hope you enjoy.

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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Isolateral Power - 2 Very Unusual Lifts to Get You Big Strength Gains!

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If you are looking to make some serious gains in your total-body strength then you need to look into incorporating isolateral exercise into your program. This can be done in a variety of different ways, but the following 2 lifts that I am going to introduce and challenge you with are in a strength building category of their own.

1. The One-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press: This is a pretty self explanatory lift, but is highly effective when it comes to developing tremendous upper-body strength. All you need for this lift is a flat bench and a single dumbbell. To execute the lift simply pick up the dumbbell in the hand that will be doing the lift and lay flat on the bench. Place your free arm across your abdomen and press the dumbbell from your chest like you normally would. You will quickly find out just how much more intense this lift is because of the additional body control that is required to balance and stabilize the weight. You will develop much more core strength and upper-body power by performing this lift.

2. The One-Arm Barbell Deadlift: That's right, I said the one-arm barbell deadlift. This exercise is right out of the pages of old time strongmen! For starters, I'm going to assume you know what I am referring to when I talk about the traditional barbell deadlift. If you are familiar with the traditional barbell deadlift then you know that the one-arm version is a very intense version of that lift. To execute this lift simply set up the barbell like you normally would. You will certainly being using a lighter load though. From here simply execute a normal deadlift with the exception that you will only be using a single arm. Make sure your grip is centered on the bar. You will quickly find that if it isn't the bar will see-saw with you. You will also find that your grip will be challenged unlike anything else you have tried.

To learn more about Kettlebells, Fitness, and achieving Total Mind-Blowing Strength come and visit me at http://www.efandps.com
To be one of my members and to receive more tips on INSANE BODY CONSTRUCTION please visit me at:http://www.efandps.com/www.efandps.com/Brandons_Members_Newsletter.html
I'm Brandon Richey the Strength and Conditioning Pro!


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