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Is Kettlebell Training Secretly “Cardio in Disguise?”

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Novice / Basic – Swing “Only” https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 Intermediate – Snatch “Only” https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk4 Advanced – Double Clean + Press, Double Front Squat, Single Snatch https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Super Advanced – Double Clean and Jerk https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-rmf-2022-full-aging/ Is kettlebell training secretly cardio in disguise? You don't necessarily need to schedule separate cardio or HIIT sessions to challenge your cardiovascular system. But it depends on how you train. In this video, you will learn how kettlebell strength training and cardiovascular conditioning overlap, why the way you use your kettlebells matters, and how the Double Kettlebell Clean + Press fits into his approach to building strength and conditioning without unnecessarily complicating your training. You'll learn: How strength training and endurance training challenge the heart differently. Why heavy kettlebell grinds and...

Why Guys DON’T Get Stronger – Even when they’re using the “Right” program… PART 1

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This program gets you stronger AND improves your conditioning without actually specifically training your conditioning. https://go.chasingstrength.com/5-lifts-maxim/ If you want to turbo-charge your conditioning and like the simplicity of OTM / EMOM work, I’ll leave a link to 10 different programs that will fold you in half and have you grabbing your shorts in record time – if you like that sort of thing. (Start easy, ok?) https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 Working hard but not getting stronger? Your program might be fine. **The problem could be how you're resting between sets.** In this video, I explain why using EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) or OTM (On the Minute) intervals for strength training can backfire, even when you're following a well-designed program. I'll cover: - Why rest periods matter for strength development - When OTM training works well, especially for kettlebell Swings, Cleans, Snatches, Push Presses, and Jerks - Why ballistic exercises and ...