More flexibility for kettlebell sport

Continuing with the last article on flexibility for kettlebell sport in this article you will see what some of the best in the sport are doing for warm up as well as cool down. I want to thank both Oleh Ilika and Paul White for sharing online what they have done and/or currently do when preparing for their training sets.
Why is warming up so important to you? It prepares you both mentally and physically for the work that is about to come. In Kettlebell sport the mind is more powerful than the body and being both mentally and physically prepared is key and helpful to having a great training day/week/ month.
In the first video Oleh is preparing himself for training warming up all areas of his body focusing on mobility and flexibility. Similar to the last article flexibility is very helpful in the sport for both rack and lockout positions. If you try this routine work the progression and modifications. This is just an example of a routine similar to the stretches that were mentioned. Create your own and find you flow.

Next is Paul White showing some thoracic and spine mobility. If you haven't heard of Paul White please check out his youtube page Paul White Art of Physical Performance and his Facebook page Art of Physical Performance.




Warming up the Thoracic Spine (T-Spine) is critical for kettlebell sport. A flexible spine allows for better rack position as well as lockout in the overhead position.



In his Gross motor mobility video the movements are similar to Oleh's warm up video where the entire body is getting put through dynamic ranges of motion. This is key since kettlebell sport is a full body movement. Some great examples of warm ups and cool downs here to help you make your own.

Made it through!!

Made it through a tough week of training. A lot of mental and physical training happening this week as I prepare for the Punch Kettlebell Sport Championship in 2 weeks. This competition will show what I can accomplish with training being consistent. The 28kg bell is tough but using it in just about every training session I am getting comfortable with it. Some of the issues I do have come from the smaller details. Still working on straightening the legs in rack especially when going into the longer sets. Sticking to a pace in snatch that I can do for the entire 10 mins, and most important of all sticking to a breathing pattern that I can be consistent with. All of these actions come along with training. I'm excited to get back on the platform again!!
Wednesday's training session (snatch)


Thursday's training session (jerk)


Friday's training session (snatch)


Countdown 14 day until in Sarasota Fl!!