When’s the last time you rotated something in your training? Rotational training is one aspect of core training that often gets neglected or forgotten but it deserves your time and attention. Everybody should be incorporating rotation in some capacity throughout their training cycle, but especially if you play golf/tennis/baseball/, do martial arts, dance or have scoliosis or other strength and muscular imbalances. If you’re already a pro when it comes to anti-flexion/extension/rotation – it’s probably a good idea to progress to rotational training. Some perquisites you should check before for ..read more

A common problem that most people have is that they are hanging the bell too low coming back in the backswing. Here’s a great and easy exercise from Agatsu President @shawnmozen to help you correct this issue. View video here. The basic swing is built off a hinge position. NOT A SQUAT. So to avoid falling into the wrong pattern try out the ball correction. For this exercise you will need a medicine ball. Don’t use another kettlebell. That will be a self correcting mistake Stand over the ball and perform some two arm kettlebell swings. Hanging low? WHAM! Instant feedback. Let me know ..read more

Here’s a great kettlebell workout to build some solid strength & endurance! Grab a pair of bells & follow along. Hold your bells by your side for 10 seconds in the Farmers carry position Hold the kettlebells in the rack for ten seconds. Hold the kettlebells in fixation for 10 seconds.  Continue transitioning every ten seconds three the three positions. Your goal is to build up to between five and ten minutes. This is a great drill for anyone looking to improve their Kettlebell Clean, Jerk and overall fitness. Post your time and the kettlebell weight you used in the comments. Want ..read more

We get asked this question a lot in our Mobility & Movement Courses. The key is to balance out your training. Basically if you are working your pushing muscles you have to work your pulling muscles. Weak rear delts are a big part of shoulder pain & imbalances. They are not really targeted in most pulling exercise & require some special attention. Rear delts recover quite quickly & can be worked on multiple times during the week. Try out this simple exercise in your next warm up or as a super set in your strength training. Give it a couple of weeks of dedicated practice & I ..read more

We get a lot of questions each week from beginners as to where they should start with kettlebells. First off, learn the basics and learn them well. This will ensure that you are building the proper techniques, avoiding needless injury and advancing in your training later on. 1- Start with The Dead Lift Keys points are: -Make sure that you are maintaining the 3 Point Stack. -Maintain abdominal bracing. 2- Next let’s work on The Swing Keys points are: -Make sure that you are maintaining the 3 Point Stack. -Make sure it is a hinge and not a squat 3- Double Bottoms Up Press Keys points are: -Ma ..read more

The most important aspects of sticking to a workout routine is finding your motivation. Without it, it can be all too easy to make excuses and skip your workout for the day. But when you do find your motivation, it can make all the difference in the world. Check out Tammie’s Story! From feeling like she was a stranger in her own body to hiking volcanoes, horse back riding and playing with her grandson. Here are just a few benefits of having a strong workout motivation: Increased energy levels: When you’re consistently working out, you’ll find that you have more energy throughout the day. Thi ..read more

Many of us out there train because we know ‘its good for us’. We show up daily and go through the paces, get a little sweat on and feel great at the end of it. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But did you know training can be so much more than just a should do? Hard physical training can bring out the best in you mentally as well. It can build your competence, confidence and make you see potential in yourself you never thought possible. What is one goal you have always wanted to accomplish but have been too scared to start? Now I’m not talking about a tight butt and a six pack. Train for s ..read more

If you could only do one exercise for the rest of your life, you better make it The Turkish Get Up! This one move: -takes through three planes of movement -helps you develop better co-ordination -builds better support in your deep core muscles -helps correct muscle imbalances and mitigate injuries -amazing shoulder and hip mobility benefits -is the ultimate anti aging strength training exercise Turkish Get Ups or TGU are staple exercise at all our level 1 Agatsu Kettlebell Certifications. There are many variations out there and they all have their benefits for different goals. But you shoul ..read more

Goal setting is an individual pursuit. You may be chasing a two times bodyweight back squat while your friend is working towards running a half marathon. There is no right or wrong to goal setting. What motivates one person to wake up early and get to the gym may do nothing for someone else. When it comes to setting goals it’s all about individuality and choosing something that interests and motivates you. What’s right for you may be wrong for me or rather simply not interesting enough for me to stick with it. While goal setting is individual it is also a powerful universal tool to motivate an ..read more

Social media is full of influencers peddling “easy” ways to get what you want. The latest go to amazing way to get a six pack is the Kettlebell around the body pass. While this move has its uses anyone touting it as the best way to a six pack has clearly dropped a kettlebell on their head a couple times.  Great results take great effort. If someone’s “fast and easy way” worked we would all be doing it. If you want results then stick to tried and true exercises with high return. Be consistent in your training and be patient. It takes time to build something great. View Video Here ..read more