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Borrowing from Weightlifting by Chris Lancaster

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Dave Bellomo

A Few New Ones For the Max Kettlebell Enthusiast: Borrowing From Weightlifting I just finished reading a few chapters of Arthur Drechsler’s The Weightlifting Encyclopedia, with hopes that it might spark a few new training ideas for kettlebells. The good … Continue reading →

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Stability Training for Strength and Power

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Dave Bellomo

Stability Training? I know, you are probably picturing some anorexic contortionist kid who works for Cirque du Sole` jumping and balancing on exercise balls. Before you send this article to the trash, hear me out. I completely understand that to … Continue reading →

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Strength Tip 1 (of many more to come)

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Dave Bellomo

Try using a 2 inch thick bar for double overhand deadlifts as per Brooks Kubik in “Dinosaur Training”. It will help you develop a crazy strong grip for everything from strongman to MMA and will bring new life to a … Continue reading →

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The Kettlebell Clean and Press for Total Body Strength and Power

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Dave Bellomo

The kettlebell clean and press is one of the best exercises for overall strength and power. Whether you prefer a MAX style clean (created by yours truly) or a Girevoy style, you will still be working in all three planes … Continue reading →

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