PowerClub Basics - Front Swing To Back Position

Submitted by kenwen on 9 August 2009 - 5:55pm
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This next exercise is a progression on from the basic front swing and will add rocket fuel to your throws and takedowns (if you're into martial arts) and is pretty tasty for anyone involved in racquet sports.

The key here is the deceleration; you have to tense the core, your grip and your upper body explosively to stop the PowerClub smashing into your back, and power is developed to swing it forwards again.

A fantastic drill to add in, it's an essential for combat athletes

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PowerClub Basics - Front Swing

Submitted by kenwen on 9 August 2009 - 5:50pm
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Time to start working with PowerClubs!

Will have more detailed tutorials online soon but here's a taster of some of the exercises you can do with PowerClubs.

Aimed mainly at martial artists, I've worked with MMA players who swear by the clubs, so the bias will be towards combat sports for now. Having said that, if you're looking to get ripped then training like a UFC champion may be a good thing as they have some killer physiques :)

Anyhoo - here's the first exercise to do with PowerClubs; The PowerClub Front Swing

PowerClubs - have fun clubbing

Submitted by kenwen on 8 August 2009 - 10:35am
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We've been supplying PowerClubs at London Kettlebells for ages but never really spent much time showing what to do with them. They've been used by people in the know for the past few years, so I guess it's time to start spreading the word about them!

Here's a quick video of what I've dubbed a circular clean. Absolutely phenomenal for shoulder strength and mobility so definitely worth adding to your training if you play any racquet sports or are involved in martial arts.

Going to be adding more in the coming days!

Jungle Gym Review

Submitted by kenwen on 2 August 2009 - 5:37pm
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Jungle Gym Review - having fun monkeying around.
Suspension training is all the rage. From wannabe gymnasts on Olympic rings, to the TRX system (J-Lo uses it so it MUST be good...actually, sarcasm aside, it is pretty cool but way expensive) to one of my favourites, the Jungle Gym - hanging around whilst training has never been this much fun.

Why suspension training is good
One of the greatest ways of increasing the intensity of weight training is to increase the level of instability, recruiting more stabilising muscles and the all important core.

Vibram FiveFingers - two months in

Submitted by kenwen on 20 July 2009 - 6:31pm

It's been two months in since my first Vibram FiveFingers review

Two months and one damaged pair of VFF's later, what do I think now?

The Good
They really are fantastic shoes for you. Total freedom of movement for your ankles and toes.

Increased balance. My toes have been become more splayed. In fact, I can even wiggle my little toes now. Apart from being a great party piece, your little toe provides vital stability for every step you take.

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