Exercises

Kettlebell Jerk lift

Kettlebell Jerk lift
by Coach Nico Rithner

This Lift is a big favorite of mine. It's challenging and rewarding. Quite complex, since it requires rapid directional changes and pin-point accurate timing and alignment, yet it can really be a lot of fun once you master the basics. Because it's complexity you will have always something to work on this lift to improve it.
I find the Jerk as well as it sister lift the Clean and jerk to be a fundational technique that should be taught to all students since it build athleticism and coordination.

A notation must be made. Often times this exercise is practice with one kettlebell when the goal is fitness only because it's easier to teach than the double or competition Jerk. I believe that as the students evolves should be exposed to the double kettlebell version as well since offers a whole new set of challenges to the lifter

 

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The Kettlebell Swing

The Kettlebell Swing

by Coach Nico Rithner

The swing is the most basic yet most fundamental of the kettlebell lifts. A good "Swing" makes for a good "Snatch" or "Clean". In this article I explain the basic key points for optimal performance. I highly  recommend spending time on mastering this technique.

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