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KETTLEBELL WORKOUTS


Sick and tired of starting over from injury?
Get rid of your issues with “The Sore Joint Solution” here: 🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/sore-joint-solution-e/ If you’re sick and tired of constantly starting over because of aches, pains, and injuries… This video is for you. Most men over 40 don’t stop training because they lose motivation. They stop because something starts hurting: • Knees • Lower back • Shoulders • Hips • Elbows And eventually they get trapped in the same frustrating cycle: Train hard → get hurt → r
Geoff Neupert
2 days ago2 min read


How many sets / reps are “ENOUGH”...?
🔗 https://chasingstrength.com/which-kettlebell-workout-program-is-right-for-me/ If you’re not sure which program works best for your goals, head over here and see which one is the best one for you now. How many sets and reps are actually “enough” to build strength, muscle, or conditioning? 3x10? 5x5? More volume? More intensity? A lot of men over 40 start asking those questions the moment they move away from rigid “cookie cutter” programs and start learning how to autoregu
Geoff Neupert
5 days ago1 min read


BEST Stress-Relieving Kettlebell Workouts… (My favorites)
For Rookies: 2-Hand Swing, 1-Hand Swing, Hand-2-Hand Swing Here’s a great program if you’re in this category. 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/SWING-HARD-2 For Intermediates: Single or Double Clean + Push Press Snatch Here’s a great program if you’re in this category. 🔗 https://cart.chasingstrength.com/ksk2 For Advanced: Double Clean + Jerk Here’s a great program if you’re in this category. 🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-rmf-2022/ Most men over 40 deal with s
Geoff Neupert
May 132 min read


Nagging tightness on one side Here’s why and how to fix it…
Rebuild your lateral chains and get rid of those lopsided aches here. 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/systematic-core-training Nagging tightness on one side that never goes away? It’s probably NOT a mobility problem. Most men over 40 think they need more stretching, more foam rolling, or more “recovery work.” But if that tightness keeps coming back, it’s not the muscle. It’s a deeper issue. In this video, I’ll show you: • Why one-sided tightness keeps coming back • The rea
Geoff Neupert
May 81 min read


The “AP” Strength Secret for faster workout “GAINZ”...?
Are you over 40 and struggling to see muscle gains in the gym despite working hard? You're not alone, and the truth might surprise you! In this video, we'll expose a common misconception about building muscle and reveal the real 'secret' to faster, more effective gains. It's not about working harder, but smarter, using principles discovered by unlikely pioneers decades ago. Discover: 0:00 - The “AP” Strength Secret (Most Guys Miss This) 0:43 - The Question Every Lifter Asks 2
Geoff Neupert
May 21 min read


HARD Workouts…?
Combine Cuban Programming + Double Kettlebell Complexes For Faster Results Here: 👉 https://cart.chasingstrength.com/hard3b Are you a man over 40 looking to maximize your strength and build muscle without injury? Many make a common mistake: training too hard, all the time. But there's a time and a place for intense workouts, and knowing when to push can transform your results. In this video, we reveal the biggest workout mistake men over 40 often make and how to avoid it. We'
Geoff Neupert
Apr 281 min read


What do you think about adding a Squat to the Clean and Press?
Use this for “just” Clean + Presses that you can add some Squats on to the end. 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oggiant Use this to train both equally for strength. 🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ And if you want a conditioning challenge that will also peel off some body fat and add some muscle in the same training cycle? Pick one of these. 🔗 https://cart.chasingstrength.com/hard3b Whether you're looking to maximize your strength, improve techniq
Geoff Neupert
Apr 241 min read


Soviet Scientists Found the Best Time to Train - But There's a Catch For Guys Over 40
Is there actually a best time of day to train if you want better results? Soviet Olympic lifting coaches thought so. They tracked performance, strength output, and recovery—and came to a very clear conclusion about when you should train. But here’s the problem… That “optimal” time doesn’t work for most men over 40. In this video, I break down: What the Soviets discovered about peak strength times What I’ve personally tested over 30+ years of training Why your schedule matters
Geoff Neupert
Apr 211 min read


The Most IMPORTANT Free Training Tool for Men over 40…?
🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Here’s a challenging training program for setting PRs that uses RPE. Most men over 40 don’t have a motivation problem. They have a measurement problem. They’re following percentages that don’t match the body they brought into the gym that day. And then they wonder why: Their lifts stall Their joints start barking And their progress disappears Here’s the truth: The program on paper doesn’t know how you slept. It doesn’t
Geoff Neupert
Apr 161 min read


The "Forgotten" Strength Method?
Kettlebell MAXIMORUM: 🔗 https://go.chasingstrength.com/kettlebell-maximorum-e/ Exercises: Double Clean + Press, Double Front Squat, Single Snatch 4 days a week 20–30 minutes per day 12 weeks long (2x 6-week cycles) ‘THE GIANT X’: 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/giant-x Exercises: Double Clean + Press, Double Clean + Push Press, See-Saw Press 3 days a week 20–30 minutes a day 3 programs – 8 weeks each ‘THE GIANT’: 🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oWP219 Exercises: Doubl
Geoff Neupert
Apr 132 min read


RULE #5 - The One That Separates The Men Who Keep Training From The Men Who Can't
🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/strong-ts If you're over 40 and your training keeps breaking down… this is why. And it’s not your motivation. You’re not inconsistent. You’re training on top of broken technique. And you don’t even see it. Because once your body gets efficient… it stops giving you feedback. So you keep pushing: Heavier weight More reps More effort Until something finally breaks. This video shows you: • Why “good form” isn’t enough after 40 • The technique il
Geoff Neupert
Apr 91 min read


Rule #4 for Men Over 40 You’re Doing This Wrong — and It’s Costing You A Lot of Your ‘GAINZ’
🔗 https://salutis.kartra.com/page/oWP219 Most guys over 40 blame their training when results stall. It's not your training — it's what happens after. After just one night of poor sleep, muscle protein synthesis drops 18%. Cortisol spikes 21%. Testosterone tanks 24%. Your workouts aren't the problem. Your overnight recovery is. In this video, I break down Rule #4 for men over 40 — why 7+ hours of sleep isn't a lifestyle tip. It's the mechanism by which training actually works
Geoff Neupert
Apr 41 min read


Rule #3 for men over 40 (Stop your set when THIS happens – most guys never do)
🔗 https://cart.chasingstrength.com/strong4 Most guys over 40 are grinding their reps into the ground — and wondering why they're not getting stronger. Here's Rule #3: Stop your set the moment your rep speed slows down. Not at failure. Not when it "gets hard." The instant the first rep slows — you rack it, park it, and walk away. Sounds soft. It's the opposite. When your rep speed drops, your fast-twitch muscle fibers — the ones responsible for strength, power, and the physiq
Geoff Neupert
Apr 11 min read


Rule #2 Stop Training To Failure If You're Over 40 (Here's What The Science Says)
"No pain, no gain." You've heard it your whole training life. Maybe you believe it. I did too – until the science finally caught up with what my body was already telling me. Four separate meta-analyses. Hundreds of studies. All arriving at the same conclusion: Training to failure produces no additional strength or muscle gains compared to stopping short of failure – as long as total volume is matched. Zero extra gains. But the cost? That's a different story. For men over 40,
Geoff Neupert
Mar 301 min read


Rule #1 for Men Over 40 Who Train with Kettlebells (this one can end your training forever)
🔗 The Sore Joint Solution: https://go.chasingstrength.com/sore-joint-solution-e/ No pain, no gain" almost ended my training career. Not because I was weak - because I was ignoring what my body was actually telling me. Here's what nobody talks about: sharp, pinchy, or throbbing joint pain isn't a willpower test. It's your nervous system shutting down the muscles around that joint - a process called Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI). You're not getting stronger. You're getti
Geoff Neupert
Mar 272 min read


Stress and poor sleep make fat loss harder after 40
One thing many people underestimate is how much daily stress affects body composition. Work stress. Poor sleep. Lack of recovery. Constant stimulation and pressure. All of those push cortisol higher. And cortisol has a very specific habit of encouraging fat storage around the midsection. That doesn't mean stress alone causes belly fat. But when high stress is combined with poor sleep and training that constantly pushes you into exhaustion, the environment becomes very good at
Geoff Neupert
Mar 261 min read


Belly fat after 40 isn't just calories. Hormones matter
If you're over 40 and your gut refuses to go away, the problem usually isn't your discipline. And it isn't just your diet. Most men assume belly fat is just stored calories waiting to be burned. But visceral fat doesn't behave like normal fat. It behaves more like an endocrine organ. That means it releases hormones and inflammatory signals that can: • Lower testosterone • Increase cortisol • Suppress growth hormone • Scramble appetite signaling • Make your body store more fat
Geoff Neupert
Mar 251 min read


Your Workouts Keep Falling Apart After 40
👉 https://chasingstrength.com/which-kettlebell-workout-program-is-right-for-me/ Most men over 40 don’t have a discipline problem. They don’t have a motivation problem either. But their workouts still fall apart. Week after week. Start → stop → restart. And eventually, they start blaming themselves. In this video, I’ll show you why that keeps happening… and why it’s almost never your fault. The truth is: Most workout programs are not designed for real life. They’re built for
Geoff Neupert
Mar 211 min read


The #1 Kettlebell Exercise For Men Over 40…?
🔗 “THE GIANT” https://chasingstrength.com/kettlebells/giant/ Why the kettlebell clean and press is the #1 exercise for men over 40 who want to build muscle, burn fat, and feel athletic again - backed by 24 years of kettlebell coaching and the science to prove it. In this video, I break down 10 reasons the kettlebell clean + press beats every other kettlebell exercise for guys our age - including why it's better than the snatch or jerk if you've got desk-damaged shoulders, a
Geoff Neupert
Mar 191 min read


53 Years Old, 30+ Years of Coaching & Training - Here's What Actually Works For Men Over 40
🔗 “Rebuilt After 40” https://go.chasingstrength.com/rebuilt-after-40/ I'm 53. No cardio. Resting heart rate in the 40s. Here's why your fitness routine is wrong. Most men over 40 train backwards — slow bodybuilding reps, endless cardio, or no real plan. The research (Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 4,000 adults, 10+ years) shows that POWER — not cardio, not even strength alone — is the #1 predictor of whether you live or die in the next decade. In this video, I break down my RSP Fr
Geoff Neupert
Mar 171 min read
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