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Learn the basics of Kettlebell Training from former pro football player and Russian Kettlebell Instructor Forest Vance of http://kettlebellbasics.net

10/19/2026

10-Minute Kettlebell AMRAP Circuit!

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Here’s the workout:

Set a timer for 10 minutes and complete as many rounds as possible:

* 5 KB Clean & Press (per side)
* 10 One-Arm KB Rows (per side)
* 10 Close-Grip Pushups
* 15 KB Towel Curls

Rest as needed and repeat for as many rounds as possible with good form!

Just like in this video, I’ll show you different options and variations to match your fitness level, along with some unique kettlebell movements you may not have tried before.

Our goal is to help you build strength, improve mobility, and stay fit for years to come!

10/17/2026

Here’s the thing. You don’t have to eat perfectly or give up all the foods you enjoy to get stronger, build muscle, and stay in shape.

Consistency over time is what matters most!

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10/14/2026

**TOP 3 KETTLEBELL RACK POSITION HACKS**

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When you're training with kettlebells, many exercises start from what's called the **rack position**.

Whether you're pressing, squatting, or transitioning between movements, a strong rack position makes a big difference in your technique, strength, and efficiency.

Here are 3 simple tips to get it right:

**1 – KEEP YOUR WRIST STRAIGHT**

One of the most common mistakes is holding the kettlebell with a bent wrist.

This creates a weaker position and puts unnecessary stress on the wrist.

Keep your wrist straight and neutral, with the kettlebell resting comfortably against your forearm.

**2 – KEEP YOUR HAND BELOW YOUR CHIN**

Your hand should sit just below chin level when the kettlebell is racked.

Here's a simple checkpoint: You should be able to touch your thumb to your collarbone.

This helps keep the kettlebell close to your body instead of drifting away from you.

**3 – KEEP YOUR FOREARM VERTICAL**

Your forearm should be straight up and down when the kettlebell is in the rack position.

This gives you better leverage and a stronger starting position, especially when you're getting ready to press the kettlebell overhead.

**Bottom line:** A better rack position means better technique, more efficient movement, and less unnecessary stress on your joints.

Practice these three checkpoints the next time you pick up your kettlebell!

10/12/2026

15-Minute Kettlebell Conditioning Workout: Burn Calories Like a 3-Mile Run!

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Just 15 minutes. 5 exercises. 3 rounds. One awesome full-body workout!

This fast-paced kettlebell conditioning workout is designed to torch calories, build strength, and get your heart pumping—all without needing to go for a run!

Here’s the workout:

* Kettlebell Swings
* Plank with Shoulder Taps
* Kettlebell Squats
* One-Arm Rows
* Burpees

THE FORMAT:

* 60 seconds per exercise
* No rest between exercises
* 3 total rounds = 15 minutes!

Modify the movements to match your fitness level, grab a kettlebell, and get after it!

This is a great way to build cardiovascular endurance, improve total-body strength, and burn some serious calories in a short amount of time.

Give it a shot and let me know how you do!

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10/09/2026

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Not every workout needs to be about building muscle, burning fat, or setting a new PR.

Sometimes it’s about clearing your head after a stressful day.

Sometimes it’s about working through frustration, boosting your mood, or just taking 30 minutes to do something positive for yourself.

And sometimes, simply picking up a kettlebell and getting moving is exactly what you need.

The physical benefits of training are great.
But don’t underestimate what regular exercise can do for your mental well-being!

10/07/2026

3 Kettlebell Clean Hacks

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Most people can swing a kettlebell up into something that resembles a rack position.

But getting the clean smooth, efficient, and without the bell smashing into your forearm? That takes some practice.

Here are 3 simple hacks to help clean up your kettlebell clean:

1 - Get Your Hand AROUND the Bell

A common mistake is letting the kettlebell come over the hand and flop onto the wrist.

Instead, think about getting your hand around the kettlebell as it comes up.

This helps you slip the hand into position and dramatically reduces that forearm bang.

2 - Think “Zip Up Your Jacket”

Your hand shouldn’t make a huge looping motion away from your body.

Think about the path your hand would take if you were zipping up a jacket — close to the body and straight up.

That simple cue can make your clean much tighter and more efficient.

3 - Finish in a Strong Rack Position

At the top:

* You should be able to touch your thumb to your collarbone
* The kettlebell should rest against your upper arm
* It should also make contact with your forearm

The clean is one of the trickier basic kettlebell movements to really master, but these three adjustments can make a HUGE difference.

Give them a try in your next workout and let me know how they go!

Forest

10/05/2026

28-Day Kettlebell Strength Reset: Week 3 Workout 3 - Big Circuit

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We’re getting back to basics with get ups, squats, swings, and burpees.

I demonstrate the three-quarters get up as an option, along with rack squats, two-hand or hand-to-hand swings, and burpees or sprawls.

We do 30 seconds per exercise, rest 15 seconds between sets, and repeat for four rounds with a 60-second rest between rounds.

10/02/2026

Fit(ish).

Because I like kettlebells…

but I also like tacos.

Seems reasonable 😂

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10/01/2026

3 Kettlebell Sn**ch Hacks

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The kettlebell sn**ch is one of the best total-body exercises for power, conditioning, grip, and more.

But it’s also one of the most technical kettlebell movements - and if your technique is off, you’ll know it pretty quickly when that bell starts banging into your wrist.

Here are 3 simple hacks that can instantly improve your sn**ch:

1 - Aggressively Spear Your Hand Through at the Top

Don’t let the kettlebell come around and crash onto your wrist.

As the bell comes around the top, instead, aggressively bring your hand TO the kettlebell and punch through.

2 - Keep the Arc Close to Your Body

You don’t want the kettlebell making a huge looping arc away from you.

Keep it close to your body throughout the movement.

One great way to practice this is from the top down. Start in the lockout position and keep the bell close as you guide it back into the backswing.

3 - No Corkscrew

In HardStyle kettlebell training, we do NOT corkscrew the kettlebell on the way up or the way down.

The bell flips straight over the hand and wrist.

The sn**ch takes time to master, but these three adjustments can make a HUGE difference.

Try them in your next workout!

Forest

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09/28/2026

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THE 50/10 KETTLEBELL SWING + BURPEE FINISHER

Here’s a quick finisher that’s great for people in their 40s, 50s and beyond who want to get some conditioning, burn some extra calories, and fire up the metabolism — without feeling completely crushed afterward.

Here’s how it works:

Set your timer for 30-second intervals.

For the first 5 intervals:

• Do 10 kettlebell swings at the start of each interval
• Rest for whatever time is left in the 30 seconds

That gives you 50 total swings.

Then:

• Rest for 30 seconds
• Do 1 minute of burpees
• Shoot for at least 10 reps

And that’s it.

50 kettlebell swings.
10+ burpees.

It’s a great way to finish a strength workout, get your heart rate up, and add some conditioning without turning every session into a total beatdown.

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