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Are you interested in burning fat, building muscle, or increasing strength and stamina? Then kettlebell training is a fit for you. If not, then stay on the couch and keep watching four hours of TV everyday while life passes you by. 

"Stuck in a rut? Bust out of it in a big way with a kettlebell workout. This old-school piece of equipment is a throwback to the dawn of strength training; many of you may not be familiar with it. After a brief introduction to its physique -building values, we feel confident you'll soon give kettlebells-style training a try."
—Joe Weider, Editor of Muscle & Fitness Magazine

It is time to train like a man again (especially if you are a woman) and get back in touch with visceral impulse that has been locked away for years. Thanks to strength coach Pavel Tsatsouline, brutal and effective training is back in the form of kettlebell training. No need to purchase a gym membership or spend $1000s on expensive equipment. One or two kettlebells are all that you need to increase muscular endurance, lose fat, and build size and strength. Kettlebells do not take up much space so you can train in your apartment, backyard, garage, or go outside and get some fresh air. Kettlebell training is a form of training that will not only improve the appearance of your physique, it will give you strength and mental toughness that you did not know was even possible.

What is a kettlebell? Glad that you asked. Imagine a black bowling ball with a suitcase handle on it and you have an idea of what a kettlebell looks like. A kettlebell is a big hunk of iron that comes in several sizes: 8lbs, 16lbs, 26lbs, 35lbs, 53lbs, 70lbs, 88lbs and for super strong men and women 105lbs! You can do standard weight training exercises with kettlebells such as: bench presses, curls, and rows. However, the unique value of kettlebells is derived from ballistic (fast exercise) work such as: snatches, swings, cleans, and jerks (scroll down for photos and descriptions). In addition, to giving your incredible muscular endurance when done in high repetitions, with a proper nutrition plan any excess fat that you have will melt off rapidly. Ballistic exercises are not the only exercises that you can benefit from, kettlebell exercises such as: the Turkish get-up, Bent Press, and Windmill will develop a rock-hard midsection and increase shoulder flexibility and stability. As a result many chiropractors are using kettlebells with their patients for rehab. If you are a man that wants to increase size and strength, try doing some of my favorite kettlebell exercises: Double Clean and Press, Double Front Squat, Renegade Row, Double Swing, and the Double Clean (Scroll down for more info). If you are a woman that wants to lose weight and tighten up your glutes, quads, abs, and arms, apply a steady diet of kettlebell training ballistic work with some low rep kettlebell training strength work and you are all set.

You may be thinking that you could do all of the above exercises with dumbbells. While this is true, anyone that has used both will tell you that kettlebells are much harder to handle and yes in this case, harder is much better. Kettlebell handles are much thicker than dumbbells and will give you a vice grip in no time. Also, the off centered weight of a kettlebell will force you to use more stabilizer muscles and work the targeted muscles through a longer range of motion. For combat athletes and anyone else that likes it tough, the ballistic shock of kettlebells teaches you how to absorb shock efficiently which is critical for combat sports such as: wrestling, MMA, football, and Hockey. The above reasons are why MMA fighters such as Frank Shamrock, BJ Penn, and Fedor enhance their workouts with kettlebells. Also, it is why top strength coaches such as Ethan Reeve and Louie Simmons recommend kettlebell training to their athletes. Athletes are not the only ones that are hooked on kettlebell training. Members of the entertainment world such as Chris Pontius of MTV's JackAss and WildBoyz and Harley Flannagan, founder of the legendary NYC hardcore band "The Cro-Mags" have attended my kettlebell workshops and are ecstatic about Kettlebell training. Both Chris and Harley talk to everyone they know about the benefits of kettlebell training and you will as well after you attend one of my seminars.

Still skeptical? try the following experiment with a dumbbell. Take a dumbbell and try doing three sets of twenty one-arm swings (See description below). After you have done twenty swings with one arm, switch hands and do another twenty reps. Continue to go back and forth until you have done three sets of twenty reps. Now if you thought that was hard, imagine making that exercise several times harder with a kettlebell. Imagine how much fat your will burn and how your muscular endurance will go through the roof. No doubt about it, high rep kettlebell training is an aerobic workout and great alternative to stepping classes, spinning classes, and anything else that strips you of our manhood and makes you feel like a jack ass. If you feel like a jack ass when you do something, then it is probably something that you should avoid unless you are getting paid well ;-) Personally, I actually like to get results from my training and I am sure you do to. A balanced kettlebell training program combined with a solid worth ethic and healthy nutrition plan is a sure-fire recipe for success.

I have been training with kettlebells for over four years and I have never been in better shape. In addition to being lean and strong, my body has learned how to work as one unit. My muscular endurance and mental toughness have improved tremendously. Best of all, I do not have to go to the gym to get an incredible workout. Give kettlebells a shot for three months and I sincerely doubt that you will ever want to go back to barbell curls and leg raises. Once you have been infected with the power of kettlebell training, there is no going back. Take a look at the exercises below for more information.

Live Life Aggressively!

Mike Mahler

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is kettlebell training the ultimate way to train? 

A: No one system is the ultimate way to train. Do not kid yourself as training is not a black and white world. Is kettlebell training effective for fat loss, strength training, and building muscle? Yes and it is a super fun way to train. In order to keep training interesting, you have to keep it fun and kettlebells are a great fit. You can benefit from kettlebell focused programs or you can incorporate kettlebell training into your current regimen. There is something for everyone. 

Q: Are kettlebell exercises dangerous? 

A: Only when done with poor form. However, any exercise is dangerous even pushups and lame machine exercises when poor form is used. People die every year from bench pressing. Thus far, there have been no deaths related to KB training yet. Of course, I am sure some idiot will change that statistic some day. Bottom line is most people will require in person instruction to maximize the benefits of kettlebell training safely. Kettlebell DVD's while useful are not a replacement for in person instruction. That said, top strength trainer Bud Jeffries stated if you cannot learn how to use kettlbells from Mike Mahler's Kettlebell Solution for Size and Strength DVD then you are in big trouble and should not bother weight training period! 

Q: Is kettlebell training effective for fat loss? 

A: Yes however pushing yourself away from the table more often and cutting krispy creme out of your diet is even more effective. Fat loss is 70% diet and 30% training. Unless you are a professional athlete where training is your job. Do not kid yourself into thinking that you train like a professional athlete unless you are one. Kettlebell training can be a very effective way to ramp up your metabolism. However, anyone that tells you that you can lose fat with kettlebell training and a crappy diet is doing you a disservice. 

Q: Is Kettlebell training effective for building muscle? 

A: What do barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells all have in common? All three are forms of weight training. Thus, just as barbells and dumbbells are effective for building muscle, kettlebells are effective as well. That said, nothing takes the place of progressive weight training with barbells. Barbell squats, barbell deadlifts, Barbell Military Presses, and weighted dips are among the kings of muscle building. If your main goal is to build muscle then you are better off with barbells. If your have been training with barbells and dumbbells for a while and want a new stimulus then kettlebell training is a great fit. Also, kettlebells are great for building the shoulders, hamstrings, and arms. Kettlebells are not the best fit for quad development and of course calf development. A combination approach utilizing kettlebells and barbells is a very effective way to go. For a more info on KB Training for size and strength, go to: Kettlebell Solution for Size and Strength Finally if your testosterone and growth hormone levels are low then forget about putting on muscle. It is just not going to happen. Get some blood work done with your Doctor and see where you are at. Also check out this article: The Secret Relationship Between Sex Hormones And Strength Training

Q: I want to get stronger without getting bigger. Is kettlebell training for me? 

A: Yes, this is one of the most popular benefits of kettlebell training. Women for example love kettlebell training as it helps them tone up and lose fat without over developing muscles. Truth be told, building muscle is not easy for men and especially women so that should be the least of your worries. Worrying about getting too big is like worrying about making too much money. That said, kettlebell training is very popular with members of the armed services, secret service,  law enforcement community, and anyone else that wants functional strength that carries over to real world activities such as sitting on the coach and using the remote control ;-) Just kidding. 

Q: Do women use kettlebells? 

A: Only the smart ones ;-) Yes I work with women all of the time at my workshops and they love kettlebell training. Especially exercises such as swings, one-legged deadlifts, and The Windmill. Swings and One-legged deadlifts tighten up the glutes and hamstrings and the Windmill is great for the midsection. Women tend to believe the illusion that they will turn into "Arnold" just be looking at weights. Fortunately, top kettlebell instructors such as Lisa Shaffer of www.nofearfitness.com and Lauren Brooks of www.socaltrainer.com are perfect examples of the benefits of kettlebell training for women. Check out their sites today and get over the irrational fear once and for all that you will turn into "The Hulk" with weight training. Here is a testimonial from Michelle Wong: 

"I really love working out with my kettlebells. Especially the swings & clean and presses. Working out with traditional weights has always kept me really strong but about 6 months ago, I started noticing that I was having trouble picking up my very muscular 5 year old (he was about 70 pounds) who also lifts traditional weights as well as kettlebells. He kept saying "Mommy, you need to lift more weights." So, I started working out with the kettlebells and the explosive movements in these exercises have enabled me to pick him up as though he was only 20 pounds. The only thing I can attirbute the change to is the introduction of the kettlebell training and specifically the clean and presses which I believe is the same basic movement as picking him up. Fantastic exercises and an absolute necessity for moms!"--Michelle Wong

Q: Are kettlebells popular with athletes? 

A: Many athletes are enjoying the benefits of kettlebell training. Some examples are MMA fighters Frank Shamrock, Frank Trigg, Bob Sapp, and Tait Fletcher. Many celebrities such as Chris Pontius (Movie Jackass)  the band "Korn" and Harley Flannagen of "The Cro-mags" are also enjoying the benefits of kettebell training. Kettlebells are a natural fit for athletes and this trend will continue. For a great KB DVD for athletes, go to: Kettlebell For Speed and Explosive Strength

Q: Is kettlebell training a fit for martial artists? 

A: It sure is and two of the top martial arts strength coaches Steve Cotter and Steve Maxwell are big fans of kettlebell training. No doubt their stamps of approval carry a lot of weight as both are highly respected members of the martial arts community. Make sure you check out Steve Cotter's website at www.fullkontact.com for more info. 

Q: Is kettlebell training great for lazy people? 

A: Nope but watching TV and eating junk food is. When you are ready to take charge of your health think about getting some kettlebells and actually using them. 

Q: If kettlebell training is so great how come they are not in every gym in the country? 

A: Having worked for a major fitness club chain in the past, I can tell you first hand that the main goal of a fitness club is to make money and keep liability costs low. Thus the trend in most clubs is to have more machines and less free weights. While machines are not as effective as free weights, they are much easier to use and require minimal instruction. Thus, less of a need for highly skilled trainers. If a gym adds kettlebells they also have to pay to have their trainers educated in proper kettlebell instruction. They much rather spend money on their sales staff as most of the income health clubs generate are from membership sales. The potential client that has not signed up yet is often more important than the client that has already joined. Thus many gyms spend the majority of their income on attracting new members not getting results for existing members. Now there is nothing wrong with making money as that is an important goal for every business. Regardless, few gyms realize that they could make more money by providing exceptional offerings to their clients. Unfortunately, the clients that gyms prefer are the ones that sign up for a year and never show up. The ones that actually use the gym regularly are costly. No doubt a more progressive gyms could make a lot of money with kettlebell classes. Especially kettlebell classes targeted towards women. Finally, the last think a fitness club wants you to know is that you can get in great shape at home with a few kettlebells. You only need one or two kettlebells to get in great shape. Just about anyone can afford this and has room for a few bells that can easily go in a closet. However, very few people could afford to have expensive machines at home. Thus it s better to convince the client that he she needs expensive equipment to achieve his or her goals. Personally, you are better off in smaller gyms which focus more time on their clients. One great example is Revolution Fitness in La Jolla, Ca. Franz and Yoann Snideman are incredible instructors that will whip you into shake. Check out their site at: http://www.revolutionlajolla.com

Q: What size kettlebell should I start off with? 

A: Most men do well with 53lb kettlebells. However, if you are out of shape and just getting into training, start off with a 35lb kettlebells. Basically if you can do 50 pushups, 10 pull-ups, and 100 bodyweight squats, start with the 53lb kettlebells. Also if you can bench press 225 or more start with the 53s. If not then get the 35s. I prefer double kettlebell world. Regardless starting with one kettlebells is fine as well. Many men will have the strength to handle 70lb kettlebells or more. However, heavy kettlebells are not ideal for learning proper form. Thus, leave your ego at the door and err on the side of going lighter. You can always sell your lighter bells to a friend or to someone on a messageboard. In addition, there are always harder KB exercises that you can do with the lighter bells to keep them useful. If you a mane with low testosterone and high estrogen levels you may need to start with a 26lb bell ;-) 

Women usually start with 18lb bells. Stronger women start with the 26lb bells. Many women can handle the 35lb bell or more. Nevertheless, the 35lb bell  is not a good bell to start with for most women. Learn proper technique first and then move on to the heavier bells. Ladies if a 25lb dumbbell is light to you than get a 26lb kettlebell. If it is heavy to you then start with an 18lb bell. Again, I prefer double work. However, one bell is fine to start off with. 

Q: Where can I see some sample KB programs? 

A: Check out these articles: 

The Five Pillars Of Kettlebell Training

Rounds Training For Fat Loss And Muscular Endurance

Tired Of Painfully Boring Cardio Programs? Here Is the Alternative

Q: Where do I get kettlebells? 

A: Several companies make kettlebells. The best ones are made by Lifeline USA, Dragondoor, Ader, and Ironwoody. I used to prefer Dragondoor bells, but love the new bells that Lifeline USA are offering. They have thicker handles and superior bells for women. They also offer more sizes such as 79lb and 97lb bells. Finally they are much cheaper than any other bell on the market. You cannot go wrong with their bells and I will be selling them on my site soon.  Dragondoor is the original KB company in the US and has some very nice bells. They are also the most expensive bells on the market.  My only real complaint about the DD bells is the new ones have a very smooth coating which makes the bells slide out of your hands easily. You have to use a lot of chalk especially when using the heavier bells. More chalk equals more calluses which is not fun. Also the light bells for the ladies have very thin handles which most women do not care for. Exercises such as snatches and cleans are harder with the thin handles (easier to bang up your wrists) and a great exercise such as the Renegade Row is out of the question. The price is not cheap either but given the fact that you can potentially replace your gym membership with a few bells, it is not a big deal. Also, as far as I know the DD bells are the only ones that are made in the USA. Keep that in mind if that is important to you. 

The Ader kettlebells have a nice base which is great for anyone that uses smaller bells for exercises such as the Renegade Row (see photos further down this page). I have heard that many women prefer the Ader kettlebells over Dragondoor.  I have used them a few times and the bells feel nice. However,  I have to admit that I prefer the DD bells more for exercise such as snatches. The Ader bells are cheaper so that is something to consider as well. Most likely you will be happy with the Ader bells and my friend Lisa Shaffer is a strong advocate of them and sells them on her site. I respect  her opinion and her approval carries a lot of weight. I would contact her to see if they are a fit for you. 

The Ironwoody bells are more competitively priced as well. However, I do not care for the handles at all. They are slippery and just do not feel right for exercises such as snatches and cleans. Regardless, I have had many people bring them to my workshops and they are happy with the bells. Since I have not used them for any extended period, I cannot say decisively whether they are a fit or not. I would contact them at their site and look for some feedback on the bells or on some messageboards. One potential advantage of the bells is they are all the same size. For example an 85lb bells is not any bigger than a 70lb bell. With Dragondoor and Ader, the 88s and 105s are much bigger than the 70s which makes them much harder to use (in a bad way). For example, I do not find the weight of Dragondoor's 105s overbearing. However, the size of them makes them very hard to handle. For an exercise such as the double swing I have to take a sumo stance to do the exercise safely and that is not a powerful position for me. Regardless not too many trainees will get beyond the 70s so it is an irrelevant point for most trainees. The disadvantage of the bells being the same size is with regards to the lighter bells. Women will shy away from using an 18lb bell that is the same size as a 70lb bell! That is for sure. Moreover, women will have the same problem that I do with DD's 105lb bells with Ironwoody's bells. Thus, women are better off with DD or Ader kettlebells. 

Finally, adjustable kettlebells are another option and the only one I really like is sold by uskettlebells.com There model has the look and feel of a real kettlebell. The only thing I do not like about it is the handle. It is similar in design to the Ironwoody handle and it just does not feel right. Also do not expect to switch from one weight to another easily with the uskettlebell model. It takes time to adjust the weight so you pretty much have to decide what weight you are going to use for a workout and stick with that. Unlike other adjustable bells you do not have to worry about the bell coming apart during a workout. It has a large strong screw that goes in the bottom that is sure to keep the bell together. As much as I like the uskettlebell model, I prefer the real thing and will continue to stick with solid non adjustable kettlebells. 

Bottom line is my favorite bells are made by Lifeline USA and to be very honest yes I make money off the bells if you buy them. Of course, that should not be a problem as I could sell any bell on the market and have made my choice. I have no problem with making money off of a great product that I use personally and you should have no problem purchasing it from me. 

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Q: Where can I get some in person instruction with kettlebells? 

A: Attend one of my workshops and you will not be disappointed. I have done over 70 and have never received any negative feedback. Check out my schedule at: Aggressive Strength Kettlebell Training Workshops

Q: I have kettlebells and I am having trouble with program design. Can you help me? 

A: Yes and click here for more info: Personalized Program Information 

Q: I still have some more questions. What should I do? 

A: Email me at mahler25@yahoo.com 

Q: What are some sample Kb exercises? 

A: See below

Kettlebell Training Exercises For Men And Women

To learn all of these exercises in person, attend one of my kettlebell workshops around the U.S.  Click here for more info.

If you cannot make it to a workshop then check out my kettlebell training DVD's and Kettlebell Training Manual at: Click here now

(Photographs of Mike Mahler below are courtesy of Michael Neuveux)

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One-Arm Kettlebell Swing

Place one kettlebell between your feet. Push back with your butt and bend your knees to get into the starting position. Make sure that your back is flat and look straight ahead. Swing the kettlebell between your legs forcefully as if you are passing a football to someone behind you. Quickly reverse the direction and drive though with your hips explosively taking the kettlebell straight out. Let the kettlebell swing back between your legs and repeat. Switch arms with each set. Remember that the swing is primarily a hamstring exercise and that is where all of the power is generated from. It is not a front raise.  Click here for more info on swings.

One-arm Kettlebell Snatch

Place a kettlebell between your feet. Bend your knees and push your butt back to get in the proper starting position. Look straight ahead and swing the kettlebell back between your legs as if you are passing a football to someone behind you. Immediately reverse the direction and drive through explosively with your hips. Pull the kettlebell towards your body as if you are starting a lawn mower. The trajectory of the kettlebell will resemble a J Curve rather than an arc. As the kettlebell rises to your shoulder open your hand and get your hand around the bell rather than letting the bell flip over and bang up your wrist. Punch through straight overhead to complete the snatch.  Click here for more info on snatches.

One-arm Kettlebell Clean

Place a kettlebell between your feet. As you bend down to grab the kettlebell, push your butt back and keep your eyes looking forward. Swing the kettlebell between your legs as if you are passing a football behind you. Quickly reverse the direction and drive through forcefully with the hips. Bring the kettlebell straight up using body momentum (don’t even think about trying to curl it). Open your hand and get your hand around the handle rather than letting the bell flip over and bang up your wrist.  Click here for more info on cleans.

One-arm Kettlebell Bottom Up Clean (Hang Position) 

Hold a kettlebell like a suitcase. Swing it back and then forward and crush grip the handle to hold it in place in the rack position. Keep a loose grip until you reach the rack position and then crush grip the handle and flex your entire body to hold the bell in place. Click here for more info on bottom up cleans

Kettlebell Sots Press 

Clean a kettlebell and go into a full squat. Stay in the bottom position of the front squat and press the kettlebell overhead until it is locked out completely. Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position and repeat. Stay in the bottom position of the squat for the entire duration of the set. Make sure you push your glutes into your calves and contract your midsection for increases stability and power. If you cannot do a full squat, then you cannot do the Sots Press. Click here for more info on the Sots Press

Kettlebell Windmill

Clean and press or snatch a kettlebell overhead with one arm. Keeping the kettlebell that is overhead locked out at all times, push your butt out in the direction of the locked out kettlebell. Turn your feet out at a forty-five degree angle from the arm with the locked out kettlebell. Lower yourself until your non-working hand touches the floor or front foot. Pause for a second and reverse the motion back to the starting position.  Click here for more info on the windmill.

Kettlebell Side Press 

Clean a kettlebell with one arm. Push your hip out in the direction of the cleaned kettlebell. Turn your feet out at a forty-five degree angle from the arm with the kettlebell. While you are sitting back and lowering yourself, actively press the kettlebell at the same time. Continue to bend to the side until the kettlebell is locked out.  Click here for more info on the side press.

Kettlebell Bent Press

Clean a kettlebell with one arm. Push your hip out in the direction of the cleaned kettlebell. Turn your feet out at a forty-five degree angle from the arm with the kettlebell. While you are sitting back and lowering yourself, contract your lat as hard as possible and move your body away from the kettlebell. Continue to bend to the side until the kettlebell is locked out.  The difference between the Bent Press and the Side Press is that there is no press with the Bent Press. You simply hold the bell in position and extend your forearm as you shift your weight away from the kettlebell.   Click here for more info on the bent press.

Kettlebell Turkish Get-up

Lie on your back and use two hands to position a kettlebell to the lockout position of one arm. Lets use the right side as an example to discuss proper performance. Keep the bell locked out at all times. Bring your right leg in and use your right leg to pivot to the left. Roll onto your left triceps and keep rolling until your hand touches the floor. Use your left hand and right leg to drive forward. As you are driving forward, bring your left leg in and take your right leg forward. Now keep driving forward until you are in the bottom position of a lunge. Take a second to gather yourself and then stand up. To complete the rep, reverse the movement to get back to the starting position. Do a lunge back to the bottom, then place your left hand behind your back until you feel the ground. Bring your legs forward and use your left arm to guide you back to the starting position. Take a second to gather yourself and then proceed to another repetition.  Click here for more info on the TGU.

Double Kettlebell Kettlebell Military Press

Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Breathe in as you clean the bells to the rack position.  Hold the kettlebells in tight against your core as if you are a boxer bracing for a punch. Try to touch your elbows to your midsection so that you have a strong foundation to press off of. The shortest distance between two locations is a straight line. Remember that when you do the overhead press. Imagine that the bells are connected and that you are pressing a barbell. Press the bells up and out only as much as necessary to complete the exercise. As the kettlebells pass your head, lean into the bells slightly so that they are locked out behind your head. Take a bench press tip from legendary powerlifting coach Louie Simmons and lower the kettlebells with your lats. Your lats are much stronger muscles than your shoulders and will assist in stabilizing the shoulders for maximum strength. Lowering two kettlebells is your chance to get your lats loaded up for the next press.  Click here for more info on presses

Double Kettlebell Push Press

Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Squat down a few inches and reverse the motion rapidly. Use the momentum from the legs to drive the kettlebells overhead. Once the kettlebells are locked out, lower the kettlebells to your shoulders and repeat. Stay very tight upon cleaning the kettlebells and when you squat down a few inches to power up the leg drive. However, when you reverse the direction get loose in order to move quickly and then get tight again once the bells are locked out overhead.  Click here for more info on push presses.

Double Kettlebell Bent Over Row

Place two kettlebells between your feet. Bend your knees slightly and then push your butt out as much as possible as you bend over to get in the starting position. Imagine that you are trying to sit in a chair behind you. Arc your back and hold your chest high as you sit back to get into the optimal pulling position (Imagine that you are a Venice Beach bodybuilder if you are having difficulty with this).  Grab both kettlebells and pull them to your stomach. Lower the bells back to the floor under control and repeat.  Click here for more info on rows.

Renegade Kettlebell Row

Get into the top position of the pushup holding on to two kettlebells that are less than shoulder width apart. Take a shoulder width stance and push one kettlebell into the floor forcefully while you pull the other kettlebell in the working arm. Hold the kettlebell in the working arm in the top position for a second and then lower the kettlebell under control back to the floor. Switch arms after each repetition.  Click here for more info on rows.

Kettlebell Pistol (One-legged Squat) 

Hold a kettlebell close to your chest like a steering wheel. Hold the non-working leg up and squat all the way down with the working leg. Pause at the bottom for a second and then stand up. Pull yourself down slowly with your hamstrings and contract your abs, glutes, and quads for maximum tension and stability. Click here for more info on Pistols

Double Kettlebell Front Squat  

Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders and take a stance that you find comfortable for your body type. As you squat down, push your butt out. Looking straight ahead at all times, squat as low as you can and pause at the bottom. Rise back up and repeat. Pull yourself down with your hamstring and breathe in as your lower yourself down to the bottom. Hold your breathe and stand up.  Click here for more info on squats.

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The Kettlebell Solution For Fat Loss And Mental Toughness  I have shown you how to build size and strength with kettlebells. I have shown you have to get faster and more explosive with kettlebells. Now it is time to ramp up Fat loss, strength endurance, and reveal clearly how effective training develops mental toughess and carries over to other areas in life.  This DVD will be ready in February 2007 and I cannot wait to get it on the market.
	New: The Aggressive Strength Solution For Size And Strength E-book   160 pages of fluff free information to super charge your workouts. No wasted space with photos of roided out bodybuilders. No use of super large fonts to artificially make the book longer. Just pure content to give you the tools you need. Whether you train with barbells, dumbbells, bodyweight exercises, kettlebells, or a combination of all of the above, you will love this e-book. Loaded with nutrition and sports supplement info as well.         Kettlebell Training Manual   Forty unreal kettlebell training drills in one awesome package! Detailed photographs of the kettlebell drills and pointers on technique and maximum performance. 100% pure useful content and 0% fluff.		Kettlebell Solution for Size and Strength   If you enjoy lifting light kettlebells and have no desire to be strong with a powerful physique then this DVD is not for you. However, if you are ready for a new challenge with kettlebells and desire to maximize the benefits of kettlebell training, get this DVD today.    "Thanks for making your video "Aggressive Solutions for Size and Strength" so simple and easy to understand.  I'm a policeman in Tallahassee, FL and just dropped 65lbs doing nothing but kettlebells and eating slightly better.  I bought your DVD, a set of 53 lb kettlebells, and 6 short months later I look and feel like a new man.  I'm now slinging a set of 70's and packing on the muscle.  After the first few physical confrontations at work under my belt since hitting the kettlebells, I can feel a huge change in my strength and most surprisingly my muscular endurance.  I'll stop rambling now but I just had to say "thank you."--Michael McCleod
	Kettlebell Solutions For   Speed and Explosive Strength   Super comprehensive kettlebell training DVD that goes over how to build speed and explosive power in four different categories: Full body explosive power, Upper body explosive power, Lower body explosive power, and Rotational explosive power. Translation? You will be one explosive hombre after you practice the exercises on this DVD and follow the programs in the Free Kettlebell Training DVD E-book. I did not leave anything out on this DVD.  Even if you do not care about getting faster and more explosive, you will love the wide variety of exercises that this kettlebell training DVD contains.   "Kettlebell Solutions for Speed and Explosive Strength is incredible! All of the exercises are explained and displayed perfectly and leave you with no questions. There is absolutely no filler and it gives so many options to add to your arsenal. Watching it gets me so amped up to train! One of the best things is the Free DVD User guide to set you on the right track. I love all of the exercises and together with The Kettlebell Solution For Size and Strength, I will never get bored of training!"--Chris Pontius of MTV's Wildboyz and Jackass		New: The Anti-Estrogenic Diet  By Ori Hofmekler  The author of the "Warrior Diet" has out done himself and has put out my favorite nutrition book on building muscle, burning fat, and clearing excess estrogens. If you have high estrogen levels forget about getting lean and ripped. Forget about feeling strong and powerful as a man should. Forget about looking like a man and have fun with your "bitch tits" and estrogen bloated gut. Be a man and take charge of your life. We live in an estrogenic world both literally and metaphorically and we all need to fight back. This books covers how to modify your diet to become an estrogen obliterator!  There is something for every man and woman in this book. Get it today or have fun with all of the estrogens in your life

2007 Aggressive Strength Kettlebell Training Workshop Schedule 

Interested in hosting or sponsoring an Aggressive Strength Kettlebell Training Workshop? Click here for more info Attention: I will no longer be doing workshop in Northern VA/DC, Denver, and Northern, CA.  February 24, 2007: Mahler Level 1 Beginner Kettlebell Workshop in Los Angeles, CA   Click Here For More Info  (Only 07 LA workshop)  March 10, 2007: Mahler Level 1 Beginner Kettlebell Workshop in Las Vegas, NV   Click Here For More Info   NEW: March 11, 2007: Mahler Level 2 Advanced Kettlebell Workshop in Las Vegas, NV   Click here for more info May 12, 2007: Mahler Level 1 Beginner Kettlebell Workshop in NYC (Only 07 workshop)  Click here for more info NEW: May 13, 2007: Mahler Level 2 Advanced Kettlebell Workshop in NYC   Click here for more info May 20, 2007: Mahler Level 1 Plus Kettlebell Training Workshop In Miami, FL   Click Here For More Info  (Only 07 Miami Workshop)  September 15, 2007: Mahler-Shaffer Level 1 PLus Kettlebell Workshop In Dallas, TX   Click Here For More Info  (Only 07 Dallas Workshop)