There seems to be so much confusion these days where trainers and their clients have an ongoing discussion as to whether squats should be performed in full range of movement (all the way down) or just at 90 degrees. It's still seen today that in many aerobics type classes and even in personal training sessions, where instruction during squats, deadlifts, and lunges (as taught by many personal trainers), is not to allow the knees to travel beyond ninty degrees. But why? People are told in doing so will damage the ligaments and tendons around the knee. This annoys the hell out of me! There ...
When doing Kettlebell Snatches for the first time most people tend to get sore forearms and sore hands. This is because that they are inexperienced and try to muscle the bell overhead with improper technique. But through repetition, proper practice and coaching from a qualified and experienced Kettlebell coach your blisters will soon disappear as your technique becomes more proficient. So how do I avoid getting blisters and sore hands when snatching? Firstly ensure you get a qualified Kettlebell coach to look at your form. This will help you understand where you are going wrong. For most people they tend to learn ...