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Back pain with (single) kettlebell lifts? Do THIS to fix it:

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Get Systematic Core Training For Kettlebells here. 👉 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/systematic-core-training Back pain during single-kettlebell swings or snatches? Especially when double-kettlebell lifts don't seem to bother you? The problem might not be the lift itself. It might be something your body has been compensating for. In this video, I explain why old injuries can leave you with hidden left-to-right imbalances, why those imbalances may show up during single-kettlebell work, and what I recommend doing about them. You'll learn: * Why an old ankle, knee, hip, or shoulder injury can change the way  you move * How your body compensates when one side doesn't move or function like the other * Why single-kettlebell lifts can expose weaknesses that remain hidden during double-kettlebell lifts * How your deep abdominal muscles help create the internal pressure needed to stabilize your spine and pelvis * What your lateral chains do and why left-to-right balance matters * W...

TOP 10 Reasons NOT to use the Clean + Press:

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Grab a copy of Rebuilt After 40 and use either Schedule A or Schedule B (and mix it with the Squat and bodyweight exercises) 👉 https://go.chasingstrength.com/rebuilt-after-40/ The kettlebell Clean + Press is one of the most effective exercises you can use to build strength, muscle, conditioning, and work capacity. So why would anyone NOT use it? Well… I came up with 10 reasons. Some are legitimate. Most are sarcastic. If you physically can't perform the Clean + Press because of irreversible spine issues or shoulders that won't go overhead, that's one thing. But if you simply don't want to get stronger, more muscular, more energetic, more capable, or more time-efficient with your training… Well, then you probably shouldn't do it. The Kettlebell Clean + Press can train practically your entire body while giving you a lot of training effect in a relatively short amount of time. In this video, I break down my TOP 10 reasons NOT to use it: 1. You physically can't do ...

Which Ab/Core exercise do you SUCK at MOST Here’s mine…

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Grab your copy of Systematic Core Training For Kettlebells here. 👉 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/systematic-core-training Most guys over 40 think they’re training their core. But they may be missing something important. For years, I believed heavy Squats, Deadlifts, Presses, Cleans, Snatches and other big lifts gave me all the core training I needed. I was wrong. And despite doing all of that, I still managed to hurt my lower back. Kettlebells are fantastic for training your core. But if you’re over 40, spend a lot of time sitting, or have a history of back issues, you may need more specific core training than your kettlebell work provides. Especially if you want your spine and pelvis to stay stable when you’re lifting. In this video, I explain: • Why strong lifts don't necessarily mean a strong core • Why sitting all day can create problems for your core stability • The difference between core stabilization, strength and power • The core exercise I personally suck at the most •...

NEW RESEARCH: The Scale is the WRONG Tool for Longevity (24% higher risk of death)

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If you’d like to see similar results to Alex’s, here's a link for you to check out Rebuilt After 40 https://go.chasingstrength.com/rebuilt-after-40/ The scale might be telling you the wrong story about your health. New research looking at older adults found something that should make men over 40 rethink how they measure progress: A bigger waist circumference was associated with a **24% higher risk of all-cause mortality** — regardless of what the scale said. And that's the problem. Most guys are taught to obsess over bodyweight: "How much do you weigh?" "How many pounds did you lose?" "Did the scale go down?" But the scale can't tell you whether the weight you lost was **fat or muscle**. And after 40, that's a HUGE distinction. In this video, I explain: • Why the scale can give you a false sense of security • Why your waist circumference may tell you more about your health than bodyweight alone • The difference between losing weight and los...

Train for STRENGTH… Get CONDITIONING as a SIDE EFFECT…??

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Check out the Strong! program: https://cart.chasingstrength.com/strong4 Most fitness advice says that if you want better conditioning, you need to do MORE. More cardio. More Zone 2. More intervals. More reps. More volume. More time. But what if you’re starting at the wrong end? What if you built more CAPABILITY first? Then expanded your CAPACITY from there? That’s the idea behind this video: **CAPABILITY before CAPACITY.** Before you can do 10 reps, you have to be capable of doing 1. Before you can do 20, you have to be capable of doing 10. And the stronger you are relative to a given load, the more potential you have to repeat that load. I learned this firsthand in 2005 when I prepared for the RKC Instructor Certification.  To pass, I had to Snatch a 24kg kettlebell for 74 reps without putting it down, with only one hand switch. But I only specifically trained for the test for about 3 weeks. Why? Because I already had years of strength and power behind me. At the time, I could Sna...

Most guys WON’T SEE these kinds of Workout RESULTS… 🙁 Here’s why…

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Be like Ian – Use ‘THE GIANT’ 👉 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oggiant Use “REBUILT AFTER 40” to add in Chins, Dips and Squats with your Clean + Presses. 👉 https://go.chasingstrength.com/rebuilt-after-40/ Most guys over 40 don't need another workout. They need to stop switching workouts. In this video, I break down why so many guys train for months or even years without seeing meaningful changes in their strength, physique, or capability. And it usually isn't because they aren't working hard enough. It's because they can't stay focused on one thing long enough to let it work. Here's a perfect example. Ian is 57. He trained with THE GIANT for 9 months, going from a pair of 20kg kettlebells to a pair of 32kg kettlebells. And here's what he said: "I feel so strong." "I'm not interested in looking the most muscular bloke in the room but it comes with it. Bonus." "I feel fantastic when I press them bells above my head." That...

Should you ADD bodyweight exercises to your Kettlebell Training?

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If you want Chin Ups and Dips already built into a complete program – alongside your kettlebell work – check out Rebuilt After 40. 👉 https://go.chasingstrength.com/rebuilt-after-40/ 6 different templates for mixing bodyweight and kettlebell work – with 3 full programs included – the Bodyweight Bolt On has you covered. 👉 https://cart.chasingstrength.com/bodyweight-bolt-on Should you ADD bodyweight exercises to your kettlebell training? Maybe.  But you probably don't need to add more exercises just because social media tells you that you "should." In this video, I break down: • 3 reasons you might actually WANT to add bodyweight exercises to your kettlebell training • Why Pull Ups can make sense if building your Pull Ups is one of your specific goals • How Functional Antagonistic Balance (FAB) can help complement your kettlebell training • Why Clean + Press already does more for your body than you might think • When to train Pull Ups separately from your kettlebell workou...