Exploring non-traditional methods of fitness will allow you to add new movements into your training. Josh Henkin from DVRT (Dynamic Variable Resistance Training) Fitness is well known for his “out of the box” ideas around training. To some, it might look overly complicated nonsense, but even if that’s your opinion, there will still be plenty of take-aways to benefit your training.
Your training should be purposeful and intentional. If it isn’t, you’re only trying to find ways to burn calories. Your kettlebell workouts should have some structure with which you program the exercises you will do in a session. Variations can be added to exercises for a particular purpose or variety/novelty—and you get to decide!
In the videos below, I’ll review some new and old variations on the traditional RKC Hardstyle kettlebell exercises. The best thing about all these exercises is that you only need one kettlebell to do them.
Kettlebell Press
When it comes to pressing, there are many ways we can hold the kettlebell and perform this movement. The less stable the body, the more challenging pressing will become.
- Tall Kneeling Press
- Half Kneeling Press
- Z Press
- Narrow Stance Press
- Rotational Press
- Single Leg Press
- Bottom-Up Press
- Wide Grip Press
https://youtu.be/-3w6wOh0J78
Goblet Squat Variations
Goblet squats are a staple in my programming—I always add them to my workouts. These kettlebell goblet squat variations can provide even more “bang for your buck” when it comes to getting the heart rate up.
