Episode 306 Show Notes
In this week’s episode of Strength and Scotch, Grant and Heavey are joined by national long cycle kettlebell champion Bill Esch. Bill shares his tips on kettlebell training for beginner and intermediate athletes, breathing, technique work, and the mental aspect of kettlebell as a sport.
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1:40 Hi Bill
2:40 Straight to Vodka
3:33 Kettlebell as a sport
6:50 History of kettlebell sports
8:11 Setting the American record
10:45 Ice running thru his veins
14:17 Powerlifting principles and the kettlebell
17:08 Breathing techniques
20:06 Zoning out and chunking
23:12 KB snatches for shoulder rehab
26:01 Kettlebells for beginners
28:10 Single arm swings
31:30 Overgripping the bell
37:00 Rotational movements
37:40 Russian vs American swings
45:35 Optimal performance training model
47:20 The Best Kettlebell Brands
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