Kettlebell Workouts with Master Geoff Neupert

We covered the first of the 3 ingredients necessary for building YOUR perfect KB plan and that was - PRACTICE. Today, we’re covering INGREDIENT #2, “F______,” which I’ll reveal in just a moment. First, let me just say, that the way you think about “F” can make or break your ability to make progress - that is to say - SEE actual results… NOT just to “feel” like you “got a good workout in.” And that the “F” is hard for many to wrap their minds around - maybe even you. So, let’s take a closer look… [1] Frequency. You’ll notice this is shared with Practice.” It’s simply the number of times you perform a lift, or lifts. On a micro level - it’s the number of reps per set, and the number of reps per training session. On a macro level - it’s the number of reps per week, per month, per quarter, even per year. As we saw with Practice, the more frequently you can do something - perform a lift - train, the better you will get at it… Within reason. Typically, there’s an inverse relationship between...

If you need some resources, here are some that will “fast track” you for the New Year, I’ll leave links to the following… 👉 [1] Single Kettlebell Skill Training Course https://salutis.kartra.com/page/BIG6-2 👉 [2] Double Kettlebell Skill Training Course https://salutis.kartra.com/page/strong-ts 👉 [3] “Fix” Yourself Course https://go.chasingstrength.com/sore-joint-solution-e/ As we enter 2024, my hope is that as you look back on the past, you’re stronger, leaner, and better conditioned than you were this time last year. And if you’re not? We’ll address that in a moment. If you’re in the first group, hopefully, you found and followed a plan that “worked” for you, even if it wasn’t “perfect.” And if you’re in the second? Or in the third - which is a “Net Zero” - nothing gained but nothing lost - The “Treading Water” group? Well, regardless of which group you find yourself in, it’s the concept of “perfect” that what I wanted to cover in this email today so you’re set up for maximum succe...

👉 Kettlebell MAXIMORUM: https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Yeah, that’s not a typo. 45 pounds “in about 4 weeks.” That was one of the results Laurence described when I asked him about how Kettlebell MAXIMORUM worked for him. How’d he do that? Here’s what he said in his email: “I had a severe cough during the time due to bronchitis, which lasted about 4-weeks and killed my appetite, then couple that with intermittent fasting, I lost over 40-pounds (from 285 down to 240lbs) in about 4-weeks.“ So, let’s break that down: [1] He got sick [2] He lost his appetite as a result [3] He coupled that with intermittent fasting Pretty simple, but NOT recommended. And that’s because: [1] You’d have to get and remain sick with bronchitis for about 4 weeks [2] Your results will be “mixed” Here’s what happened to Laurence: “The mixed results is that during that time, my strength went down drastically…” Which usually happens when you combine sickness + rapid weight loss. Here’s why ...

👉 Kettlebell STRONG! - https://cart.chasingstrength.com/strong3 Remember Rocky III and Rocky IV? They had some of THE BEST “training montages” of ALL TIME. “Eye of the tiger, Rock.” “There is no tomorrow! There is no tomorrow!” Great lines by Apollo Creed to Rocky in Rocky III. I LOVE the soundtracks… the music. “Eye of the Tiger” “Burning Heart” “War” “No Easy Way Out” The “Training Montage” ALL excellent workout music. I’ve been listening to those songs for the last 25+ years at various times in my training. Very few songs get me amped up like those do. Perhaps you know what I’m talking about? Problem is, controlling the adrenaline… the “psych”... the “arousal” levels… And still staying focused on the program at hand, without going nuts and going “for it.” That was a real problem when Alfonso structured many of my Olympic lifting training sessions around near-daily RMs. Crank up “Eye of the Tiger” and locking the door was always good for an extra 5-10kg or so on any given lift, on ...

Just got done with a day packed full of client calls and thought I’d pass along an idea that several of my clients and I discussed that can help you “nail down” the “best” workout plan for you. “Best” is a relative term. “Optimal” comes in two variations: Objective and Subjective. For example: “Optimal Objective” means you train power, then max strength then endurance. But what happens if you don’t have time and/or energy to do it in that order? You have a late meeting or missed a night of sleep because your kid was sick and you had to help him/her out? You do “best” or “Optimal Subjective” which means you do what you can, without “punting” your training. For example, you do some endurance work - like going for a 15-20 minute walk, or 10 minutes of OTM Swings first thing in the morning. Then, you grab 15 minutes of strength work when you get home after work just before dinner. Not “optimal” but it’s “best” for your current situation. This sort of thing is especially prevalent this time...

If you need a Swing program to combine your Chin Ups with, here are 10 you can use. https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 If you want other ideas of how to combine bodyweight and KB exercises into a full program, I’m thinking about releasing some old programs in the “vault” that combine the two. Click here if you’re interested in learning more. https://salutis.kartra.com/page/gBV511 I remember hanging from the “T” clothesline when I was a little guy - around 3 or 4 - and trying to do a Pull Up, because my neighbor, Todd Hoffman, who was 2 years older than me, could do one. That was the first time. My “love affair” with Pull Ups didn’t really start until the summer between my junior and senior year of high school though. I’d read they were great for building “pulling strength” for wrestling, which was my sport of choice. And I really needed to boost my pulling strength because I’d just gotten my left arm out of a cast after badly breaking it. So, I embarked on Pull Ups of all var...

Here’s what I personally use to keep everything working like it did when I was a kid. https://go.chasingstrength.com/sore-joint-solution-e/ You can build your single KB Clean + Press technique here. https://salutis.kartra.com/page/BIG6-2 Build your double Clean + Press technique here. https://cart.chasingstrength.com/strong3 Get ‘THE GIANT’ Clean + Press program here. https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oWP219 Combine the Clean + Press with the Snatch and Front Squat here (Advanced). https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ As you know, I’m a BIG FAN of the Clean + Press. BUT… I honestly believe that even though it’s a great exercise for most, it’s not suitable for ALL. Here are 10 reasons for you to consider NOT doing the [kettlebell] Clean + Press: 1 - You have little to no kettlebell training experience, and haven’t wrapped your mind around the Swing and the Turkish Get Up 2 - You have active shoulder, elbow, or wrist pain 3 - You don’t know how to Clean the KB without ban...