After an eagle-eyed Instagram follower asked if the little hook ball items on my home pull up bar were Stronger Grip GripBalls, I remembered that I hadn't talked about them in a while and did a short video about how they can be used for a variety of grip strength and coordination challenges. In addition to the pull up variations in the video below, many people use them to pull … [Read more...] about Another Look at a Stronger Grip Favorite, An Unconventional Strength Challenge Partner Workout, and More “Tone and Drone” Antics
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Podcast with Ryan Pitts, World Class Craftsman, Mace Swinger, Grip Strength Expert
In the corner at Bud Jeffries and Logan Christopher's now legendary Super Human Training 2 Workshop in Tallahassee, FL, Ryan Pitts had carefully set out a number of totally-new-to-me but super interesting looking pieces of strength and grip training equipment. Needless to say we all got hooked on using them at that workshop. I ended up picking out several items which I've … [Read more...] about Podcast with Ryan Pitts, World Class Craftsman, Mace Swinger, Grip Strength Expert
Double Kettlebell Drills, Grip Ball Farmer’s Carries and a Tasty Prize!
Thanks to StrongerGrip.com I am now the proud owner of several fun new things. One of which is a set of the very interesting and multi-useful Grip Balls. They are steel with a heavy duty hook welded on. Last night I hooked them onto a pull up bar and was getting QUITE the challenge. They can also be used for some seriously challenging farmers walks (as pictured by my … [Read more...] about Double Kettlebell Drills, Grip Ball Farmer’s Carries and a Tasty Prize!
A Carousel Workout – for Kettlebell and Bodyweight exercises
More affectionately nicknamed the "Carousel of Carnage" by our "knack for nicknames" guy at kettlebell small group, this circuit of stations presented some interesting challenges in the un-relenting Florida heat yesterday evening. In addition to bringing some ideas from various other related projects to the mix, I also brought the grip balls from StrongerGrip.com to further … [Read more...] about A Carousel Workout – for Kettlebell and Bodyweight exercises
Tough Love for the Kettlebell Clean Part TWO – a Practice Workout
Having just returned from the San Diego RKC, I had plenty of scribbled notes, new cues, and fun combos for my kettlebell small group class... and don't worry, Wednesday people, your time is coming! :) One of the TOUGHEST kettlebell exercises to learn and to teach can be the clean. But, it's incredibly worthwhile to persist with it, even though it can be frustrating. I … [Read more...] about Tough Love for the Kettlebell Clean Part TWO – a Practice Workout
Let’s Catch Up a Little…. Hip Hinge Review, an Interview, and MORE!
Here's another example of dowel hip hinges and how to program them into a swing workout https://www.giryagirl.com/Mindful-Monday-Kettlebell-Swing-Form-Intensive-Workout More notes about the hip hinge and swing fixins: https://www.giryagirl.com/kettlebells-at-the-absolute-beginning Ian Holmes on hand care and the soft tissues of the … [Read more...] about Let’s Catch Up a Little…. Hip Hinge Review, an Interview, and MORE!
Some catching up again – Paul “Coach” Wade Interview, Beginning Mace Swings
I am so honored that Paul "Coach" Wade agreed to an interview for the Dragon Door website - especially considering how big a fan I am of the Convict Conditioning programs and products. SO please check out this interview with Paul "Coach" Wade RIGHT NOW. No matter who you are, or where you are in your training, you'll probably get some helpful hint from Paul. This is real world, … [Read more...] about Some catching up again – Paul “Coach” Wade Interview, Beginning Mace Swings
